Archives Tag: Language
The Importance Of Inclusive Language On Social Media
April 19, 2022
As the years go by, we have noticed how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has been gaining attention. Nowadays, most companies and organizations are taking their time to pay close attention to their efforts toward diversity, equity, and inclusion. Read more about Social media Using inclusive language does not only imply making accessible social media … Continue reading The Importance Of Inclusive Language On Social Media
US Mission In Nigeria Announces Job Opportunities For Teachers Of Hausa And Yoruba Languages
April 19, 2022
The United States Mission in Nigeria has a job opening for qualified Nigerians that can teach Hausa and Yoruba languages/cultures in universities and colleges. Disclosing this information, the Public Affairs Section of the Mission noted that the FLTA program is aimed at presenting young foreign teachers with the opportunity to lecture students in American … Continue reading US Mission In Nigeria Announces Job Opportunities For Teachers Of Hausa And Yoruba Languages
By ugo-chinedu
Ethnic Groups in Nigeria: The Chamba People
April 19, 2022
Background and Language The Chamba people are a significant ethnic group in the northeastern Nigeria. The Chamba are located between present day Nigeria and Cameroon. The closest Chamba neighbours are the Mumuye, the Fulani and the Jukun and Kutep people. The Basari people of Togo and Ghana also go by the name Chamba, but they … Continue reading Ethnic Groups in Nigeria: The Chamba People
By jeremiah
Why Parents Prefer English to the Native Tongue
April 19, 2022
One cannot be sure if this is a wider problem with colonized societies, but in Nigeria, modern parents erroneously believe it is crass to allow their children to learn their local dialects. They believe it is not classy enough to be linked with a past or childhood where their native tongue is very prominent. These … Continue reading Why Parents Prefer English to the Native Tongue
By adedoyin
Tribes in Nigeria: The Jukun Tribe
April 19, 2022
The Jukun tribe are found both in Nigeria and the North Western parts of Cameroon. Specifically, they are found in Wukari and Gassol Local Government Areas of Taraba state; Lafia and Awe Local Government Areas of Nassarawa state; Shendam and Langtang South Local Government Areas of Plateau state; Guma Local Government Area of Benue state. … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria: The Jukun Tribe
By jeremiah
Ibibio Sound Machine Tease With ‘Tell Me (Doko Mien)’ From Upcoming Album
April 19, 2022
“Doko Mien”, which is Ibibio for “Tell me” is a disco-influenced single by the UK-based group, Ibibio Sound Machine, from their upcoming album of the same title. It is a skillful blend of genres that leaves you with a feel of the discos of the ’70s, but with Ibibio lyrics. Ibibio is the dominant tribe and … Continue reading Ibibio Sound Machine Tease With ‘Tell Me (Doko Mien)’ From Upcoming Album
Tribes In Nigeria: The Bajju Tribe of Kaduna State
April 19, 2022
It is stated that the Bajju migrated from Zamfara, to Bauchi and the Jos Plateau.Then eventually to Chawai and settled in Dibiyi, (popularly referred to as Kurmin Bi), in the Zonkwa chiefdom of the present Zangon Kataf LGA of Kaduna state.[1] The father of the Bajju tribe, Baranzan is believed to be of Niger and … Continue reading Tribes In Nigeria: The Bajju Tribe of Kaduna State
By jeremiah
Tribes in Nigeria: The Igede Tribe
April 19, 2022
The Igede tribe is the third largest tribe in the present day Benue State of Nigeria. They are the natives of Obi and Oju Local Government Areas of Benue state in Nigeria. The following is an overview of the Igede Tribe in Nigeria: History: One source claims the Igede tribe to be migrants from the Ogoja … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria: The Igede Tribe
By jeremiah
Tribes In Nigeria: The Babur People of Borno And Adamawa States
April 19, 2022
Once many people hear that someone is from the Northern part of Nigeria, they simply assume that person is ‘Hausa’. If that’s your viewpoint too, permit me to use the voice of Chief Honorable Zebrudaya alias ‘4:30’ to say, “FaFaFa, Foul.” Of course, not everybody in the North is Hausa, most people there have their own … Continue reading Tribes In Nigeria: The Babur People of Borno And Adamawa States
By jeremiah
Tribes In Nigeria: The Berom Tribe Of The Jos Plateau
April 19, 2022
If the person is a Nigerian and has names like ‘Dung’, ‘Gyang’, ‘Pam’, ‘Kachollom’, ‘Kangyang’ or ‘Chundung’, the chances that such a person is from the Berom tribe is ninety percent. As a matter of fact, if you have five friends from the Jos Plateau, there is high probability that one out of those five … Continue reading Tribes In Nigeria: The Berom Tribe Of The Jos Plateau
By jeremiah
App Of The Week: Yoruba 101
April 19, 2022
Yoruba 101 by Genie Games is a language learning app that offers kids the luxury of learning the Yoruba language in a fun and unique way. Learning a new language is not an easy process and the app takes this into consideration by introducing entertaining and exciting features to promote the African culture among kids … Continue reading App Of The Week: Yoruba 101
Interesting Facts About The Efik
April 19, 2022
The Efik are a peace-loving group of people predominantly settled in Cross River State of Nigeria. They are a popular ethnic group partly because of the prominence of the Calabar people in the history of Nigeria. One of the things they are widely known for is their statement dish, ‘Edikaikong’, a vegetable soup made from … Continue reading Interesting Facts About The Efik
Five Interesting Facts About The Ogus
April 19, 2022
Although mistakenly referred to as ‘Egun’, the real name for the tribe is ‘Ogu’. They are a descendants of people who migrated from Whildah, Allada, and Weme, which are all now part of the Republic of Benin. The Ogus used to be settlers at the former Dahomey, now known as Republic of Benin. In Nigeria … Continue reading Five Interesting Facts About The Ogus
Why Do Men and Women Communicate Differently?
April 19, 2022
While in a bus today, I sat beside a woman who had obviously been muttering to herself since the beginning of her journey. She was late to a proposed business meeting and was incensed by the increasing breaks of the commercial bus. She finally alighted before her bus station to get a taxi that would … Continue reading Why Do Men and Women Communicate Differently?
By adepeju
Learn a Skill Wednesday: How to Learn a Foreign Language
April 19, 2022
As a global citizen, understanding and speaking just your lingua franca isn’t enough these days. It’s important to invest time and energy in learning another language like French, Mandarin or Spanish, just to name a few. Not only would it help you communicate with speakers in Nigeria and abroad, it’ll also be an added bonus when … Continue reading Learn a Skill Wednesday: How to Learn a Foreign Language
