Gender Discrimination in the Division of Marital Property on Divorce in Nigeria

This paper considers how the law in Nigeria discriminates against women in respect of the distribution of property on divorce. It also discusses whether international or regional instruments which have been ratified by Nigeria have helped eliminate discrimination against women in this regard.
Author: 
Ashiru, M O A
Year: 
2007
Source publication: 
Journal of African Law, 51 (2) , pp 316- 331