What are the three major language families represented in Nigeria?

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The indigenous languages of Nigeria are classified into three broad linguistic groups:

Niger-Congo: This is the largest group and includes languages such as Yoruba and Igbo.12
Nilo-Saharan: This group is represented in Nigeria principally by Kanuri.12
Afro-Asiatic: This group includes Hausa, among others.12