States with Islamic legal systems have also failed to adopt both the federal law and 18 as the age of majority for marriage. ![]() ![]() Although the federal Child Rights Act (CRA, 2003) prohibits marriage below age 18, the Nigerian constitution contains provisions which appear to conflict with this position. ![]() Nigeria’s rates of child marriage are some of the highest on the African continent. (Abuja) – Child marriage remains prevalent in Nigeria because the federal and state governments have not adequately enforced laws to prevent it, Human Rights Watch said today. A woman protests against underage marriage, Lagos, Nigeria.
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