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On 18 January 2007, the cabinet of Nigeria approved the Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act 2006 and sent it to the National Assembly for urgent action. [12] The bill, however, did not pass. [Note 1] On 29 November 2011, the Senate of Nigeria passed the "Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Bill, 2011".
A September–October 2016 survey by the Varkey Foundation found that 16% of 18–21-year-olds supported same-sex marriage in Nigeria. [32] A Pew Research Center poll conducted between February and May 2023 showed that 2% of Nigerians supported same-sex marriage, 97% were opposed and 1% did not know or refused to answer. Christians (97%) and ...
The Nigerian law already had provisions making homosexual sex illegal. The 2013 Act adds to this, "A person who registers, operates or participates in gay clubs, societies or organizations, or directly or indirectly makes public show of same-sex amorous relationship in Nigeria commits an offense and is liable on conviction to a term of 10 years."
Colonialism and religion have impacted LGBTQ rights in Nigeria, which are generally infringed upon. [1] [2] Same-sex sexual activity is illegal in Nigeria, and those convicted of the offense can face up to 14 years in prison. [3] The law criminalizing homosexuality is based on a British colonial-era law that was introduced to Nigeria in the ...
An attempt by the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo to outlaw same sex relations in January 2007 [4] failed to pass. On 13 January 2014, The president of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan signed into law the Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act 2013 , which the National Assembly passed in May 2013.
Recognition of same-sex unions Same-sex marriage Adoption by same-sex couples LGB people allowed to serve openly in military Anti-discrimination laws concerning sexual orientation Laws concerning gender identity/expression Burundi: Illegal since 2009 Penalty: fine, and 3 months to 2 years imprisonment. [68] [121] (repeal disputed)
The Republic of South Africa has the most liberal attitudes toward gays and lesbians, as the country has legalised same-sex marriage and its Constitution guarantees gay and lesbian rights and protections. South Africa is the only country in Africa where any form of discrimination against the LGBTQ community is constitutionally forbidden.
Same-sex marriage, also known as gay marriage, is the marriage of two people of the same legal sex. As of 2025, marriage between same-sex couples is legally performed and recognized in 38 countries, with a total population of 1.5 billion people (20% of the world's population).