Consummation of Marriage in Nigeria: Changing Legal Narratives in the 21st Century

Abstract

Prior to the massive influx of the various inventions and scientific innovations which accompanied the 21st century, legal principles were made and interpreted according to the understanding of concepts in their very basic and simplest forms.  One of those concepts is consummation of marriage. Consummation of marriage in Family Law before now entailed the very basic act of sexual intercourse.  However, in recent times, it may be said to entail much more, following the magnitude of scientific influence on it.  This work identifies the nouveau scientific dimensions of consummation and analyses them vis-a-vis the existing legal principles.