Phylodynamics of SARS-CoV-2 Lineages B.1.1.7, B.1.1.529 and B.1.617.2 in Nigeria Suggests Divergent Evolutionary Trajectories
The SARS-CoV-2 epidemic in Nigeria was characterized by multiple variant introductions and a dominant coastal-to-inland spread, emphasizing that despite lockdown measures, commercial trade routes played a critical role in viral dissemination. These findings provide insights into pandemic control strategies and future outbreak preparedness.
Authors
- Olukunle Oluwapamilerin Oluwasemowo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0647-498X)
- Babatunde Olanrewaju Motayo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9933-8751)
- Adedayo Omotayo Faneye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6163-286X)
- Paul Akinniyi Akinduti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0697-8176)
- Anyebe Bernard Onoja (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5502-3224)
Institutions
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (US)
- University of Ibadan (NG)
- Babcock University (NG)
- Federal Medical Centre (NG)
- Federal Medical Centre (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pathogens
- Published
- 2025-10-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens14111091
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.79
Funders
- U.S. Department of Energy
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory