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In Nigeria, the government is cracking down on money spraying at festive events

By Jewel Bright
Published August 11, 2025 at 3:23 PM CDT

Nigeria's money spraying culture goes back generations. It has become the highlight of every festive event. But the government has started enforcing a ban -- with threats of fines and imprisonment.

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Jewel Bright