Japa, Agbero, Eba, 419, 16 other Nigerian words included in Oxford English Dictionary

Japa, Agbero, Eba, 419, 16 other Nigerian words included in Oxford English Dictionary

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added a collection of Nigerian words to its latest update. The new 20 entries include terms like Japa, 419, agbero, abi, area boy, yahoo boy, yahoo, Edo, Kanuri, jand, cross-carpet, kobo, Naija, and suya. These additions showcase Nigeria’s cultural diversity, daily life, and street culture while highlighting the rising … Read more

10 best apps and websites for downloading free books in 2024

10 best apps and websites for downloading free books in 2024

Christine Romero-Chan / Digital Trends Reading is a pastime that has only benefited from the expansion of smart devices like phones, tablets, and e-book readers. No longer chained to the confines of flimsy paperbacks and weighty hardcovers, you can carry your favorite reads on any number of your devices without worrying about weighing yourself down, … Read more