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Does a woman need the approval/consent of a man to adopt a child in Nigeria?

Adoption in Nigeria is not restricted to any gender or based on marital status as the law makes provision for both genders either married or unmarried. A woman who is up to 35 years old can adopt without the consent of a man as long as she is deemed fit.

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