Nigerian Senate Passes Bill Sentencing Paedophiles to Life Imprisonment

The Nigerian Senate has approved a new bill that mandates life imprisonment for those involved in sexual encounters with minors, addressing the alarming rate of child sexual abuse in Nigeria. The legislation deems such actions as criminal offenses under the country's criminal code, with legal age of consent set at 18.

A UNICEF report revealed that a significant number of Nigerian children experience sexual violence before reaching the age of 18. The bill, passed on Tuesday, imposes strict penalties to deter individuals from engaging in sexual activities with minors.