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Nigeria: Reps Demand Enforcement of 18-Year Minimum Marriage Age

Published by AllAfrica 16 October 2026 at 14:04
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Nigeria: Reps Demand Enforcement of 18-Year Minimum Marriage Age
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[Premium Times] The lawmakers called for coordinated action by federal and state governments, traditional and religious leaders and other stakeholders to tackle child marriage and improve girls' access to education, healthcare and economic opportunities.

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