Doc, it is not possible.

I'm referring to statutory marriage (Marriage under the Act or English marriage). The Marriage Act has laid down procedures for celebration of marriages. Marriage can only be celebrated at:

1. A license public place of worship;

2. Marriage Registry; or https://twitter.com/DrJoeAbah/status/1254409894058512386

3. Nigerian diplomatic or consular offices aboard and must be officiated by a Nigerian diplomatic or consular officer of the rank of Secretary or above. Virtual or online marriage does not fit into any of these. Also, every statutory marriage must be evidenced by a certificate.

It should also be noted that there are preliminaries to marriage like giving Notice which gives allowance for anyone that intends to object to the celebration of the marriage to file a Caveat at the registry.

These preliminary requirements do not envisage online marriage.

For customary or traditional marriage, I'm not aware of any Nigerian community whose custom recognises online marriage.

Also, payment of Bride Price is mandatory in most communities in Nigeria. Bride price is usually paid in cash in the presence of families of intending couples.

For Islamic marriage, I can't speak authoritatively on it. But my impression is that it is not possible to celebrate Islamic marriage online. However, my opinion is subject to the opinion of Islamic law experts.

In summary, online marriage is not possible in Nigeria.

Regards.

Please note that marriage by proxy is illegal and against public policy. Those who want to marry must be physically present together at any of the above three places.

A man cannot stay in Nigeria and marry a woman who is in China. There is no provision for that under the law.