27% of Nigerian men not biological fathers, says DNA report

  • Smart DNAs 2024 report indicates that 27% of paternity tests conducted from July 2023 to June 2024 came back negative
  • According to the report released on Sunday, September 1, this suggested that over one in four men tested are not the biological fathers of the children in question
  • Elizabeth Digia, operations manager at Smart DNA, shed more light on the DNA report carried out in Lagos state

Smart DNA releases 2024 reports on paternity tests. Images for illustration purposes.
Photo credit: Smart DNA NigeriaSource: FacebookHow the DNA tests was conductedThese findings offer a unique window into the changing dynamics of Nigerian families and society.The high rate of negative paternity tests and the surge in immigration-related testing are particularly noteworthy.They reflect broader societal trends that merit further discussion and research.

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