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Soaring living costs have many Nigerian couples rethinking the lavish wedding tradition
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from krcu.org · United States · Sub-Saharan Africa
Rising living costs in Nigeria are causing many couples to reconsider the tradition of lavish weddings. This reflects the broader economic pressures affecting social customs in the region.
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