Child Adoption in Nigeria
CHILD ADOPTION IN NIGERIA The legal Requirements Child adoption is an act of love and compassion that holds the potential to change the lives of both the child and the adoptive family forever. In Nigeria, adoption has been practiced for centuries. Over time, the process of adoption has evolved, incorporating legal frameworks and institutional support […]
Legal Guardianship in Nigeria
In Nigeria, the responsibility to care for a child (one who is below 18 years[1]) lies inherently with the parents. The law imposes an obligation on parents to provide their children with basic needs[2] as well as prescribes punishment for failure to intentionally make such provisions[3]. However, there are unavoidable instances where some children lack […]