Smart DNA has published its in-depth report on DNA testing trends in Nigeria for the period from July 2023 to June 2024. The report reveals that 27 percent of paternity tests returned negative results, indicating that over one in four tested men are not the biological fathers of the children involved.
Additionally, there has been a notable rise in DNA tests conducted for immigration purposes, which have increased more than any other type, as more Nigerians pursue opportunities abroad. The trend also highlights that an increasing number of parents with dual citizenship are handling paperwork for their children's emigration.
Regionally, Lagos emerged as the primary location for DNA tests, accounting for an impressive 73.1 percent of all tests, with 67.5 percent conducted on the Mainland and 32.5 percent on the Island. Furthermore, the report indicates that the Yoruba ethnic group represented 53 percent of the tests, followed by the Igbo at 31.3 percent, with the Hausa group making up only 1.2 percent.