Inclusion of Nigerian English words in the Oxford English dictionary
The Guardian Newspaper of 21st January, 2020, reported the inclusion of about 25 words of Nigerian English origin in the Oxford English Dictionary. This development has been greeted with joy by many Nigerians for two major reasons. First, the inclusion has, in one way or the other, boosted the image of the country as one of the fast-growing countries where the English language serves as a second language in the world.
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