Hausa is used as the language of instruction at the elementary level in schools in northern Nigeria, and Hausa is available as course of study in northern Nigerian universities.

Dec 12, 2025 · Hausa language, the most important indigenous lingua franca in West and Central Africa, spoken as a first or second language by about 40–50 million people. It belongs to the …

Nov 5, 2024 · Explore 10 intriguing facts about the Hausa people, delving into their vibrant culture, traditions, language, and significant contributions to society.

Jul 14, 2025 · The Hausa are Nigeria’s biggest ethnic group, making up around 30% of the population, over 40 million people mainly in northern Nigeria and Niger. Hausa is the most …

Hausa, which was originally written in Arabic script, has a centuries-old literary tradition, but it is also the language of trade and, next to Swahili, is the most widely spoken African language.

The Hausa traditionally live in small villages and pre-colonial towns and cities where they grow crops, raise cattle, and trade locally and across Africa. They speak the Hausa language, a …

The Hausa are a Sahelian people chiefly located in the West African regions of northern Nigeria and southeastern Niger.

Dec 13, 2024 · The term “Hausa” (or Hausa) has several variants depending on the source and context, such as Abakwariga, Afnu, Al-Hausin, Aussa, and Bunjawa. The Hausa make up …

May 21, 2019 · It is estimated that about 35 million people have Hausa as their first language, and about 20 million speakers use Hausa as their second language. The majority of Hausa …

The Hausa people are concentrated mainly in northwestern Nigeria and in adjoining southern Niger. This area is mostly semiarid grassland or savanna, dotted with cities surrounded by …