What to know

• The government describes the program as a way to support low-income families and promote social stability. Among those married were people who lost family members in violent attacks.S1
• As Nigeria struggles with ongoing violence, authorities have organised a mass wedding of 1500 couples, to help promote social stability.S2
• In northern Nigeria, 1,500 couples have tied the knot at a mass wedding organised by the state. The two-day ceremony in Kano State was aimed at people who, for financial reasons, would otherwise struggle to afford a wedding. According to the regional governmen...S3