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Today Is International Mother Laguage Day? by Bukati2: 9:09am On Feb 21, 2020
At least 43% of the estimated 6000 languages spoken in the world are
endangered.

Twenty nine Nigerian minor languages have become extinct , while another 29 minor languages are in danger of extinction. Three Nigeria ’ s major languages – Yoruba , Igbo , and Ishekiri are also endangered , according to studies by the United Nations Educational, Scientific , and Cultural Organisation , and views expressed by language teachers , and linguists .

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Additional reporting from Punch Nigeria

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Re: Today Is International Mother Laguage Day? by Bukati2: 9:10am On Feb 21, 2020
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Re: Today Is International Mother Laguage Day? by DCmonster: 9:11am On Feb 21, 2020
Proudly Igbo!

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Re: Today Is International Mother Laguage Day? by Dera25(m): 9:13am On Feb 21, 2020
Ezigbo nwa afo Igbo

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Re: Today Is International Mother Laguage Day? by Bukati2: 9:17am On Feb 21, 2020
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Re: Today Is International Mother Laguage Day? by SirLiquidGold: 9:19am On Feb 21, 2020
Awa Omo yoruba, Oodua a gbe wa o
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