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Read more about the article Child marriage in Nigeria: What the law says and where it persists
Child Marriage | Photo credit: Tori.Ng

Child marriage in Nigeria: What the law says and where it persists

  • Post author:Samiah Ogunlowo
  • Post published: October 11, 2026
  • Post category:Explainers
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Nigeria prohibits child marriage under the Child Rights Act, but uneven implementation, gaps in legal protection and deeply rooted social and economic pressures continue to put millions of girls at…

Continue ReadingChild marriage in Nigeria: What the law says and where it persists

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