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English is the single most widely spoken language in Nigeria, spoken by 60 million of the population. [9] It is the main lingua franca of the country and there are a growing number of sole English speakers due to rapid urbanization and globalization. [10]
1 sie 2019 · Nigeria has over 520 languages, but English is the official language and the most widely spoken. Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo are the three most popular regional languages, each with millions of speakers.
1 wrz 2023 · These are the top 15 most popular Nigerian languages. 1. Hausa . Hausa is one of the most spoken languages in Nigeria, particularly in the northern regions. It ranks among the most widely spoken in Nigeria, with native speakers residing in states such as Sokoto, Kaduna, Katsina, Kano, Bauchi, Jigawa, Zamfara, Kebbi, and Gombe.
30 wrz 2024 · Hausa was the most widely spoken local language in Nigeria, with 48 million speakers, followed by Yoruba, Nigerian Pidgin, Igbo, and Fulfulde. English is the official language of Nigeria, with 60 million speakers.
17 wrz 2021 · The English Language is the most widely spoken in Nigeria and is the unifying language of the country largely due to the fact that it is the lingua franca in this part of West Africa. By it, every tribe and tongue in the country communicate and understand one another and this helps keep the country united.
2 dni temu · Hausa was an official language of the northern states from 1951 to 1967. It is the most widely spoken language, although English is the official language of Nigeria. In addition to English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Fula, and English Creole are widely spoken. Many of the languages exist in written form.
Nigeria has over 520 languages and dialects, but English is the official language. Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo are the most spoken indigenous languages, with millions of speakers in Nigeria and West Africa.