There are various varieties of English spoken as an international language in different countries around the world. However, only a few of them are widely recognized. Nigerian English, sometimes referred to as a variety influenced by mother tongue interference, a mixture of American and British English, among other factors, has been popularized and promoted in media, institutions, books, and other platforms. Despite its popularity in the multilingual society with over 520 languages, both as a lingua franca and an official language, it lacks global acceptability. To effectively communicate with native speakers or mixed audiences of Nigerians and international speakers, an in-depth understanding of standard expressions is necessary.
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