The move is aimed at recognising Africa's deep-rooted and widespread culture and values, with over 1,000 existing entries ...
The Oxford English Dictionary has expanded its lexicon with the addition of 24 Nigerian words and expressions such as “nyash, ...
Oxford Dictionary adds Nigerian slangs like abeg, biko, and amala, highlighting Nigeria’s growing influence on global English ...
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has expanded its lexicon for 2026 with the inclusion of over 22 new expressions drawn ...
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has officially recognised more than 22 words from Nigeria and West Africa in its 2026 ...
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has expanded its lexicon with the addition of new Nigerian words and expressions in its latest update ...
The latest update reflects the growing global reach of Nigerian language and culture. On Wednesday, 7 January 2026, the OED announced the inclusion of 22 new expressions from the region, reflecting ...
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‘Nyash’ and ‘Abeg’ among West African words added to Oxford English Dictionary
Abeg' and 'nyash' are common mainstream words from Nigeria and have now been added to the Oxford English Dictionary.
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