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Nigerian Words Added to Oxford English Dictionary

Oxford English Dictionary includes Nigerian terms like Japa and 419.
WHO: Oxford English Dictionary
WHAT: Added Nigerian and West African words
WHEN: Jan 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Nigeria
WHY: To recognize the influence of Nigerian language
Sources (1): AllAfrica

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