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CHILD’S RIGHTS IN NIGERIA: THE ULTIMATE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

Introduction to Child’s Rights in Nigeria Twelve-year-old Amara sat beneath the mango tree in their dusty compound in Kano, her younger brother Emeka at her side. Their neighbour’s daughter, nine-year-old Chidinma, had just been withdrawn from school to help with domestic chores, and whispers of an arranged betrothal had begun to circulate. Amara’s mother, Mrs. […]

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CAN A CHILD BE TAKEN TO COURT? WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Prosecution of Minors in Nigeria: Legal Framework, Child Challenges, and Implications ABSTRACT The prosecution of minors in Nigeria is a complex subject at the convergence of juvenile justice and human rights law. The legal system, while largely influenced by international conventions, remains bound by Nigerian cultural, socio-economic, and legal realities, often presenting unique challenges in