Report: 27% Of Nigerian Men Not Fathers Of Their Children, DNA Tests Show

Report: 27% Of Nigerian Men Not Fathers Of Their Children, DNA Tests Show

Smart DNA’s 2024 report reveals that 27% of paternity tests conducted between July 2023 and June 2024 yielded negative results, indicating that over one in four men tested were not the biological fathers of the children in question……CONTINUE READING

The report, released on Sunday, September 1, by the Lagos-based research center, highlights the ongoing issue of paternity uncertainty in Nigeria. Elizabeth Digia, Operations Manager at Smart DNA, provided further insights into the findings, emphasizing the significance of the results for families and society at large.

The data underscores the importance of paternity testing and its rising relevance in Nigeria.