Lekki, Yaba and Ajah have emerged as the top hotspots for DNA testing in Lagos, according to Smart DNA Nigeria’s 2025 Annual DNA Testing Report, which provides one of the most detailed insights yet into the country’s family dynamics and shifting migration pressures.
The report, covering July 2024 to June 2025, shows that while Lagos continues to dominate paternity and immigration testing with 69 percent of the national share, the distribution within the state is changing.
Mainland areas, long considered the centre of DNA inquiries, fell from 67.5 percent in 2024 to 59.4 percent this year. In contrast, the Island surged to 40.6 percent, led by Lekki (20.3 percent), Ajah (10.5 percent) and Ikorodu (10.5 percent). Yaba on the Mainland retained strong demand at 15.8 percent, while Surulere and Ikeja followed with nine percent each.