When Nigerians were colonized by the British.
What are the roles of english language in nigeria
The official language of Nigeria is English. However there are over 500 living languages in Nigeria although Nigerian Pidgin English is popular
British settlers; Nigeria was colonized by the British.
English is the official language of Nigeria although there are literally hundreds of spoken language in the country. English was chosen to reconcile cultural and linguistic differences.
Your question is not clear - English is the official language in Nigeria
Besause the american started the Nigerians and by their heredity the English language started developing in Nigeria
English is the official language of Nigeria, and it also functions as a lingua franca. Nigeria has no national language.
English is used as a second language in Nigeria due to its history as a British colony. The British introduced English during colonization, and it became the official language of administration, education, and communication. This has continued to be the case since Nigeria gained independence, leading to English being widely spoken and taught in the country.
The Missionaries came speaking English, holding a Bible written in English though barely understood its contents then colonized, plundered and brutalized Africa without any consideration for human rights whatsoever!
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There are 1000+/- languages in Nigeria. So, English, or a form of it, is used as the official language and general lingua franca.
English is the official language of Nigeria. Since Nigeria has over 500 documented languages currently spoken throughout the country, the decision to make English the official language was due to years of British colonialism, English was commonly spoken throughout the country.