Off topic: War of words as Nigerian English recognised by Oxford English Dictionary
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Mar 1, 2020

The Oxford lexicographers have updated the dictionary with 29 Nigerian words, recognising the "unique and distinctive contribution to English as a global language" of Africa's most populous country.

- https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-51448295


 


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War of words as Nigerian English recognised by Oxford English Dictionary






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