The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has expanded its lexicon for 2026 with the inclusion of over 22 new expressions drawn from Nigeria and other West African ...
The Oxford English Dictionary has added several Nigerian-origin words in its latest update, reflecting the growing global influence of the nation’s language, culture and cuisine.The December 2025 ...
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'Abeg', 'Biko', 'Bend down (and) select', 21 other Nigerian, West African words added to Oxford English Dictionary
In January 2025, PREMIUM TIMES reported that the Oxford English Dictionary added Nigerian terms, including Japa, 419, agberoo, abi, area boy, yahoo boy, yahoo, Edo, and Kanuri, to its global ...
The Oxford English Dictionary has included several Nigerian-origin words in its latest update, highlighting the expanding ...
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