{"product_id":"nigerian-proverbs-and-sayings-9798310035430","title":"Nigerian Proverbs and Sayings","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Timeless Edition\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Africa - West\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProverbs are often figurative formulas, expressing a truth of experience or advice of practical wisdom. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith this book, you will discover these truths and advice of Nigerian wisdom which will undoubtedly allow you to discover a glimpse of Nigerian culture. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003cb\u003eNigeria\u003c\/b\u003e, the \u003cb\u003eofficial language\u003c\/b\u003e and the many \u003cb\u003espoken languages\u003c\/b\u003e reflect its incredible cultural and ethnic diversity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eOfficial Language: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEnglish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed in government, education, law, business, and media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA legacy of British colonial rule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNigerian English (and \u003cb\u003eNigerian Pidgin\u003c\/b\u003e, an English-based creole) are widely spoken, especially in urban areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eMajor Indigenous Languages: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNigeria is home to \u003cb\u003eover 500 languages\u003c\/b\u003e, but three dominate by population and political importance: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Hausa\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoken mainly in the \u003cb\u003enorth\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso a \u003cb\u003elingua franca\u003c\/b\u003e in northern Nigeria and across West Africa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten in both Latin and Arabic (Ajami) scripts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Yoruba\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoken primarily in the \u003cb\u003esouthwest\u003c\/b\u003e (Lagos, Ibadan, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich literary tradition and widely used in media, religion, and education.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Igbo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoken mainly in the \u003cb\u003esoutheast\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso used in media, culture, and education in that region.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther Significant Languages: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFulfulde\u003c\/b\u003e - Spoken by the Fulani people across the north.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKanuri\u003c\/b\u003e - Spoken in the northeast (Borno region).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTiv, Edo, Urhobo, Ibibio, Efik, Ijaw\u003c\/b\u003e - Spoken in central and southern Nigeria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eNigerian Pidgin English: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso called \u003cb\u003eNaija\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn English-based creole language used widely across ethnic lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon in informal speech, music, comedy, and urban culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecoming increasingly important in media and entertainment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn summary\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnglish\u003c\/b\u003e is the official language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHausa\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003e Yoruba\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eIgbo\u003c\/b\u003e are the three major regional languages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePidgin English\u003c\/b\u003e is a unifying informal language.\u003cbr\u003eNigeria is one of the most linguistically diverse countries in the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiscover also our full proverbs collection books on our Amazon author section.\u003cbr\u003eHere's a curated and summarized collection of Nigerian proverbs and saying quotes .\u003cbr\u003eWe will now let you read this exceptional and unique book.","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46336739475607,"sku":"9798310035430","price":1165.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798310035430.webp?v=1768677848","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/nigerian-proverbs-and-sayings-9798310035430","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}