Globalization as a Factor for Language Endangerment: Nigerian Indigenous Languages in Focus

Globalization can be viewed from economic, cultural and socio-political perspectives including information communication technology (ICT). In view of this, it is seen as the increasing empowerment western values language, philosophy world view. many African countries Nigeria inclusive, English language which colonization gradually becoming a global due to its influence subsequent adoption official by nations are largely multi-cultural multilingual under British colony. This trend has not only relegated status Nigerian Indigenous languages background but also threatened their existence in accommodates over 500 native languages. If this left unchecked, ill-wind globalization will sweep so-called major ones (Hausa, Igbo Yoruba) out particularly Nigeria. paper discusses one factors for endangerment with respect nation, proffering possible solutions capable sustaining empowering nation’s socio-cultural economic stability.