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ABSTRACT The study carefully examines the effect of the Nigerian pidgin English on the academic performance of university students using University of Benin as a case study. The current status of pidgin English mostly used by students was also analyzed. In view of the findings, the use of Pidgin in formal setting should be discouraged since it has not been given its rightful recognition. It’s coming into the institution is affecting the students’ academic performance. It is of uttermost importance that further research be conducted into the Nigerian Pidgin usage in order to ensure its standardization before it can be welcomed fully in the educational system and the country at large. The study details the methodology used in the research. The research design was a survey, focusing on a population of 100 students from the University of Benin, Edo State. A simple random sampling technique ensured adequate representation across various faculties, including Education, Engineering, Arts, Law, and Agricultural Science. The primary research instrument was a self-structured questionnaire validated by the project supervisor. The questionnaire consisted of demographic questions and specific items assessing the effects of Nigerian Pidgin English on students' writing and speaking competence. Data collection involved direct administration of the questionnaires, and analysis was conducted using simple percentage statistical techniques to evaluate the responses. The study's findings and conclusions discusses the data collection and analysis, detailing the demographic distribution of respondents and their perceptions of Nigerian Pidgin English’s impact on academic performance. The results indicate mixed effects, with some students acknowledging the utility of Nigerian Pidgin English in communication but also recognizing its adverse effects on their proficiency in standard English. It also summarizes the findings, emphasizing the need for educational policies to address the coexistence of Nigerian Pidgin English and standard English. The study concludes that while Nigerian vi Pidgin English is a vital communication tool, its interference with standard English learning necessitates targeted interventions to enhance students' linguistic competence and academic success.
