It is relevant to determine whether non-native of Nigeria possess the capacity to contract customary-law marriages. The rules which regulate this application of customary law in any particular case are contained in the various high court laws.

The courts are directed to apply customary law in any civil matter where the parties are natives of Nigeria or persons of Nigerian descent. But in cases between natives and non-natives, the courts are to apply English law or any other law, unless it appears that substantial injustice to either party would result from the strict application of such..., click this link http://currentschoolnews.com/2015/11/about-family-law-and-succession/ to continue