Nupoid languages

The Nupoid languages are a branch of Volta–Niger spoken in west-central Nigeria, particularly in southeastern Niger State and northern Kogi State. They include the Nupe and Ebira languages, each with about 4 million speakers. Most Nupoid languages have 3 level tones.

Nupoid
Geographic
distribution		Central Nigeria; along the Niger River from the confluence of the Benue and north
Linguistic classificationNiger–Congo?
  • Atlantic–Congo
    • Volta–Niger
      • noi
        • Nupoid
Subdivisions
  • Ebira–Gade
  • Nupe–Ganagana
Glottolognupo1239
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