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Nigeria stands out as one of the world's most linguistically diverse nations, with over 500 languages spoken among its 223 million [2] [3] people (2023 estimate [4]), a testament to its rich ethnic heritage.
The culture of Nigeria is shaped by Nigeria's multiple ethnic groups. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The country has 527 languages, [ 3 ] [ 4 ] seven of which are extinct. [ 5 ] [ 6 ] [ 7 ] Nigeria also has over 1,150 dialects and ethnic groups.
Nigerians or the Nigerian people are citizens of Nigeria or people with ancestry from Nigeria. [22] The name Nigeria was derived from the Niger River running through the country. This name was allegedly coined in the late 19th century by British journalist Flora Shaw , who later married Baron Frederick Lugard , a British colonial administrator ...
The Berom people are Christians in soul and tradition as several aspects of Berom life and culture has been absorbed by Christian norms and ethics most demonstrably through their tremendous hospitality. Over 95% of Beroms are members of either COCIN or Roman Catholic and 2 of the institutions listed below i.e BLTB and BOM are Christian ...
Download as PDF; Printable version; ... Nigerian people by descent (7 C) A. Atyap people ... This page was last edited on 19 October 2024, ...
Kanuri peoples include several subgroups, and identify by different names in some regions. The Kanuri language was the major language of the Bornu Empire and remains a major language in southeastern Niger, northeastern Nigeria [8] [9] and northern Cameroon, but in Chad it is limited to a handful of speakers in urban centers. [10]
Download as PDF; Printable version; ... Cultural depictions of Nigerian people (1 C, 6 P) D. Nigerian diaspora ... a non-profit organization.
The destruction of Songhai left Borno uncontested and until the 18th century, Borno dominated northern Nigeria. Despite Borno's hegemony the Hausa states continued to wrestle for ascendancy. Gradually Borno's position weakened; its inability to check political rivalries between competing Hausa cities was one example of this decline.