Federal Capital Territory Abuja Research Articles

An Appraisal of Teachers’ Professional Development in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja-Nigeria

This study assessed the professional development (PD) of primary and secondary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, Nigeria. A mixed-method research design was adopted, where questionnaires and oral interviews were used to collect quantitative and qualitative data. A sample of 109 teachers from four purposively selected schools was used in the study. The findings revealed that a significant proportion of teachers (about 86%) have accessed PD; and about half,48.6%, of the teachers have benefited from government-sponsored professional development programmes between 2020- 2022. The appraisal of teachers’ work is not regular. While the perceptions of the impacts of PD were mixed, most of the teachers rated it as good and excellent. Factors inhibiting effective PD are diverse, the most important ones being inadequate funding, poorly organised PD and non-personalised PD for teachers’ needs and interests. It is rec commended that more funding should be channelled to PD; more personalised PD opportunities with input from teachers should be provided; as well as regular appraisals and the provision of feedback on teachers’ work.

Attitudes and Practice of Solid Waste Management among Residents of Federal Capital Territory Municipal Council, Nigeria

Background: Attitude is a major determinant of health behaviour. Proper management of solid waste at the household level can only be achieved by identifying the attitude of residents towards household solid waste management practices. Solid wastes (SW) are materials created from human activities that are no longer useful. They are disposable solid materials and might be hazardous to human well-being, e.g. plastics, wood, food, textiles, metals, glass, leather, sanitary waste, septic tank waste, etc. Aim: This study assessed the attitude of Abuja residents towards solid waste management practices in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Municipal Council. Method: A cross-sectional survey design was used for the study. The respondents for the study were adults from randomly selected households in the AMAC and Bwari suburbs of Abuja FCT. Data was collected from 197 respondents using a self-structured questionnaire (α=0.78). Data was analysed using SPSS version 25.0 Findings: The study showed that the residents of the FCT municipal agreed that organic and plastic materials are the most solid waste materials produced. There was a positive attitude towards waste collection through waste bins (mean value: 2.79, SD: 1.214) but a very poor attitude towards separation of solid wastes before final disposal (mean value: 1.45, SD: 0.939). Conclusion: Despite having a favourable attitude towards collecting their solid wastes in waste baskets (bins) and plastic bags and temporary storage of their solid waste before disposal, 47.2% of FCT residents still dump refuse along the roadside and have a very poor attitude towards separating solid wastes before final disposal. Keywords: Solid waste, Management practices, FCT Municipal council, Solid Waste Management

Implementation Challenges of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) on Access to Healthcare in Federal capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, Nigeria

This study was focused on evaluating the effectiveness of the implementation of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and how it has impacted enrolees’ access to healthcare in Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. The objective was to examine how readily accessible the healthcare services provided through the NHIS are to employees in FCT, Abuja, Nigeria. The study was guided by the theory of access as postulated by Penchansky and Thomas in 1981. A survey design was adopted, while data were collected and discussed in a mixed manner. This was the use of a questionnaire to obtain quantitative data for the purpose of testing the study hypothesis and addressing the research objective. The purposeful sampling technique was adopted in this research, and a sample of 401 was used in the study while 12 qualitative interviews were conducted. Questionnaire and semi-structured interviews were used for data collection, while Z-statistics was used to test the hypothesis. The result from the qualitative analysis indicated that the healthcare services provided through NHIS are accessible to the enrollees. These were expressed using the themes of availability, approachability, and appropriateness. A flip side of the accessibility of healthcare by the employees shows through the qualitative analysis two themes: service depth and distance. This means that the available health care services are only on the surface, as human resources and facilities are in short supply; hence, there is a serious need for improvement of access to healthcare in FCT.

Assessment of E-Land Administration in Federal Capital Territory Abuja, Nigeria

This study evaluated the demand and supply of land parcels at the Federal Capital City Abuja, Nigeria from 2006 and 2015, and as well ascertained the efficiency of service delivery of Abuja Geographic Information System which will help understand the reason for the short falls of the e-LA in the FCT. The primary data sources of this study were from stakeholders of land administration via questionnaire administration as well as data gathered from scheduled interviews to sample the opinion of staff of the Abuja Geographic Information Systems (AGIS), the agency in charge of Land Administration in the Abuja, to determine the overall system of e-LA in the FCT, management of e-LA activities and the operations as well as knowing if the organizations saddled with the responsibility of e-LA have the required number of staff. It recognizes the need for individual workers to function properly through education and training programs and determine the overall vision, efficiency of their implementation of e-LA and the performance of the system in meeting the challenge of e-LA. The result of the SWOT matrix of Abuja Geographic Information System revealed Weaknesses of Abuja Geographic Information System (AGIS) greater than its Strengths. Threats were greater than Opportunities, so it is easy to conclude that Abuja Geographic Information System (AGIS) has not managed e-LA in the FCT effectively and efficiently but it has managed to survive and cope with the management. As established from the study, Abuja Geographic Information System procedures do not engender equality and fairness.

Universal Basic Education Policy and the Quality of Primary Education in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, Nigeria

Universal Basic Education Policy and the Quality of Primary Education in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, Nigeria

Molecular Characterization of Hepatitis B Virus among HIV Positive and HIV Negative Pregnant Antenatal Women in Federal Capital Territory Abuja Hospital

A significant contributor to chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma is the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV). Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is a major cause of Chronic Hepatitis, cirrhosis and Hepatocellular Cancer (HCC). The incidence of HBV-related HCC cases is projected to increase for at least two decades due to the high prevalence of chronic HBV infection throughout the world. The overall aim of this study is to determine the sero-prevalence and molecular characterization of hepatitis B virus among HIV positive and HIV negative antenatal women attending Federal Capital Territory Abuja hospitals. A total number of 302 samples were collected from 302 participants between the ages of 18-55 years. The samples were screened for HIV, HBV, HBV serology markers, using rapid test kits, HBV Viral load and HBV genotyping was carried out using multiplex PCR method and data was analyzed using appropriate tools. Nine tested positive for HIV, 34 tested positive for HBV and 2 tested positive for both HIV and HBV, corresponding to 2.9 % (95% CI; 1.2 – 3.8) prevalence for HIV, 11.3% (95% CI; 8.7 – 13.6) for Hepatitis B and 0.7% for HIV/HBV co-infection. Age 25-35 years old had the highest prevalence of HBV 22(7.3%) followed by those of less than 25 years old 8(2.8%) and 1(0.7%) each for age range 36-45 years, 2(0.7%) and 46-55 years. HBeAb and HBcAb were expressed highest among subject within the age range of 25 – 35 year 14 (41.2%) and 22 (64.7 %,) participants respectively, followed by the age range of less than 25 years 5 (14.7%) and 8 (36.4%), for HBeAb and HBcAb respectively. There was no Hepatitis B envelop antigen (HBeAg) nor Hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAb) among the study group. Of the 34 samples, 20 (62%) had undetectable viral load, while 14 (38%) had detectable viral load. Genotype E was three times more prevalent among those of 25 years old and above than those less than 25 years old detected (75% and 25%). However, genotype B/E mixed was more expressed (60% of cases) among those less than 25 years old, than those greater than 25 years of age (40%). There was no significant difference in the prevalence of genotype E and B/E serotype between HBV+/HIV-patients and their HBV+/HIV+ counterpart (P=0.08 and P=0.15, respectively). HBV Genotype E single infection viral load was significantly (P=0.01) more expressed among those 25 years of age and above than less than 25 years old (4,354,703 ± 346865 IU/ml versus 55.6 ±28.1 IU/ml). Mixed infection genotype B/E was significantly (P=0.04) more expressed among those less than 25 years of age than those 25 years old and above (730.9 ± 238 IU/ml versus IU/ml versus 91.1 ± 48 IU/ml). There was no significant difference between the mean of HBV Viral load HBV+/HIV- patients and their HBV+/HIV+ counterpart (T-test =0.009; P=0.92). In conclusion FCT is 11.3% prevalence rate of HBV and genotypes E and B/E are in circulation among pregnant women among the pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in FCT hospital in Abuja.

Assessing the Profile of Glyphosate Residues in Maize Grains Sold in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, Nigeria

The profile of glyphosate residues in maize grains sold in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja (FCT), Nigeria was assessed. Twenty-six maize grain samples of yellow and white morphotypes were collected from some selected markets within the FCT, Abuja. Analytical methods on the pulverized maize grains included solvent extraction using (acetonitrile/water (55:45), clean-up of pesticide residues and their quantification by HPLC/UV as described by the AOAC-QuEChERS method. The results showed that the mean concentration of glyphosate in the maize grains ranged from 0 to 24.30 ± 0.002 mgkg_1 with a mean glyphosate concentration of 3.474 mgkg-1 was detected. Four samples representing 17.86% of the samples collected violated the WHO/FAO CODEX standard of 5.0 mgkg-1 while values recorded for Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for all the samples were within an acceptable limit of 0 - 1 mgkg-1. Heath risk index values were <1 suggesting that the consumer populations were not at risk. The high profile of glyphosate residue in maize grains from Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT is of great concern and needs to be further investigated.

MEASUREMENT AND ENHANCEMENT OF GRAVITY DATA FOR GEOPHYSICAL INVESTIGATIONS IN ABUJA, NIGERIA

The availability of gravity data is useful to individuals, governments and organizations that wish to carry out a geophysical investigation in Abuja. The data provides an accurate model for environmental monitoring and disaster studies. This research was aimed at measurement and prediction of gravity data in Abuja, Nigeria. The aim was achieved by observation of terrestrial gravity data at forty (40) gravity stations around the federal capital territory Abuja, prediction of the gravity data at other points and the evaluation of the predicted data. Gravity reduction was carried out on the measured data to account for drift correction, free air correction, bouguer correction latitude correction and terrain correction. The data was further enhanced by interpolation using the Kriging method. A total of 59 points were predicted from the 40 measured stations. The predicted gravity anomalies were validated by comparing with their corresponding gravity anomalies obtained from the Earth Gravity Model 2008 (EGM08) because of their well-established reliability. For the number of observations, n = 59, the RMSE and SE were computed as 4.797mGal (4.787x10-5 ms-2) and 4.880mGal (4.880 x10-5 ms-2) respectively. Also, the correlation value obtained was 0.991 which is significant at 0.01 level. This shows a strong relationship signifying a perfect possible agreement in the values obtained. It was therefore concluded that Kriging is a good interpolator that provides an estimate with high reliability and dependency. In this regard, considering the high cost of geophysical data collection, gravity prediction can make geophysical data collection more efficient and cost-effective.

Assessment of Climate Factors on Benthic Fauna in Jabi Lake Federal Capital Territory Abuja

Studies of climate factors on benthic fauna in Jabi Lake was conducted from November, 2016 to June, 2017 using combination of insitu and laboratory equipment. Three stations were selected to determine the climate characteristics based on activities in the various stations and proximity to terrestrial influence. The results of the climatic parameters showed that atmospheric temperature range 18.40 to 32.100C, rainfall from 1997-2016 range from 0.00 to 513.8mm, relative humidity range from 22.00 to 72.20%, wind speed range from 0.40 to 3.40m/s, variation with time in all the stations. There were significant differences (P<0.05) between these parameters, within the months, stations and seasons. A total of 1, 867 benthic fauna were collected and identified into 6 phyla, 27 families and 60 species. All the species identify were represented in all the stations. Faunistic composition and abundance of benthic fauna showed that Family Bithyniidae has the highest percentage composition 60% (1120) followed by Lymnaelidae and Nuculoidae with 4% each. Chironmidae has 3% while others has 2 to 1%. Similarity ratio computed by Jaccard’s similarities index (0.63) shows that the three stations has about 63% species similarities between them. The relationship between climatic variable and fauna in the CCA diagram shows only torant organisms on positive axis i.e. representative of Nematoda, Mollusca, Polifera and Annelida has affinity to variables while Crustacean and Arthropoda were senstive to environmental condition. The Shannon Weiner species diversity index is 0.96 which is quite high.

Assessing the Profile of Glyphosate Residues in Maize Grains Sold in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, Nigeria

The profile of glyphosate residues in maize grains sold in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja (FCT), Nigeria was assessed. Methods Twenty-six maize grains samples of yellow and white morphotypes were collected from some selected markets within the FCT, Abuja. Analytical methods on the pulverized maize grains included solvent extraction using (acetonitrile/water (55:45), clean-up of pesticide residues and their quantification by HPLC/UV as described by AOAC - QuEChERS method. Results The results showed that the mean concentration of glyphosate in the maize grains ranged from 0 to 24.30 ± 0.002 mgkg_1 with a mean glyphosate concentration of 3.474 mgkg-1 was detected. Four samples representing 17.86% of the samples collected violated WHO/FAO CODEX standard of 5.0 mgkg-1 while values recorded for Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for all the samples were within an acceptable limit of 0 - 1 mgkg-1. Heath risk index values were <1 suggesting that the consumer populations were not at risk. Conclusion The high profile of glyphosate residue in maize grains from Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT is of great concern and needed to be further investigated HIGHLIGHTS Maize grains had a low glyphosate residue contamination rate of 96.15% in the FCT, Nigeria. The concentration rate of glyphosate residue in the maize grains range was 0 - 24.3mg/kg Yellow maize grains from Gwagwalada Area Councils had the highest mean concentration of glyphosate residue. Four samples i.e. 15.38% of the maize grains violated the CODEX Maximum Residual limit. The Health Index (HI) for all the maize grains was ˂ 1 and signified no associated risk

EMPLOYEE JOB SATISFACTION AND EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY IN NIGERIA'S FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE: AN EMPIRICAL EXAMINATION OF COMMUNICATION AS METRIC FOR JOB SATISFACTION

Purpose: The study examined the effect of employee job satisfaction on employee productivity, assessing the impact of communication as an indicator of job satisfaction in the Nigerian federal civil service. A part of efforts to achieve the eight Sustainable Development Goal of Decent Work and Economic Growth by 2030. Theoretical Framework: Low performance and high turnover rates can result from job dissatisfaction which has been peculiar case in the public and private sector, attempt to deal with it has not been yielding positive result in the civil service in Nigeria (Rinny et al., 2020; Sadiq et al. 2020). Therefore, there is need to empirically investigate the impact of communication on employee productivity in Nigerian federal civil service which lacks sufficient research. Methodology: The study used a survey research design and purposive non-probability sampling where the data are collected through the distribution of 2,836 questionnaires to the staff of 10 Nigerian federal civil services. In order to gather data for the study, Demographic data were analyzed using basic descriptive statistical methods like mean, percentages, and standard deviations, while inferential statistics were analyzed using econometric methods like multiple and logistic regression, as well as Karl Pearson's Product Moment Correlation Coefficients. Findings: Finding of the study showed that employee productivity is strongly and favorably affected by (communication) as proxy for job satisfaction. Nonetheless, in the Nigerian Federal Civil Service, the interaction of work environment moderating between communication had no impact on employee productivity. Research, Practical & Social Implication: The study recommends that organizations should establish transparent and accessible communication channels that involves implementing regular feedback mechanisms to ensure that employees feel heard and valued Originality/Value: It is quite unusual with previous study using communication as proxy for job satisfaction as an independent variable, Also, none of the previous used work environment as mediating variable in the interplay between communication and employee productivity in civil service in Federal Capital Territory Abuja Nigeria.

Geology and Petrography of the Basement Complex Rocks of Tsauni and Environs, North Central Nigeria

Detailed geological mapping and petrographic study of the rocks in Tsauni area and environs situated within Gwagwalada in Abuja Federal Capital Territory have been carried out to establish the geology relative to the rock types, texture, mineralogy, and mineralization. The area is part of the Basement Complex of North Central Nigeria and a newly discovered skarn environment with preserved basement metagranitoids of the migmatite-gneiss complex and lower grade metasedimentary schist belts. Major rock types identified include migmatite and various types of gneisses. Subordinate rocks include calc-silicate (skarn) rocks, ultramafic relicts and fine to medium grained granite all crosscut by younger Pan African granite, diorite, pegmatites, and quartzo-feldspathic veins. Two types of skarn; A and B were distinguished petrographically being the first mention of skarn occurrence in Nigeria. Petrographic study of selected rocks under plane and crossed polarized light alongside Back Scattered Electron (BSE) images from microprobe analysis showed the mineral suites to include quartz, feldspar (mostly plagioclase and subordinate alkali feldspar), biotite, minor amphibole, pyroxene, calcite and muscovite with accessory epidote, allanite, zircon, titanite, apatite and opaque minerals which selectively occur in both metagranitoids and skarn. Opaque minerals include magnetite, ilmenite± rutile, galena, pyrite sphalerite, and chalcopyrite. Structural features include foliation, joints, xenoliths and pendant (flame) textures, veins, and veinlets which are all aligned in the NE-SW, NW-SE, and minor N-S and E-W directions suggesting control from some deep-seated sources.

Effect of Podcast Instructional Methods on General Woodwork Students Retention and Ability in Technical Colleges in FCT, Abuja, Nigeria

The study sought to determine the effects of basic podcast and vodcast methods on Students’ Retention and Ability in General woodwork in Technical Colleges. Two research questions were raised and answered as well as two hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted pretest–posttest non-equivalent control group design of quasi experimental and factorial design for the study. The study was conducted in Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, Nigeria. A simple random sampling technique was used to select two technical colleges with 126 students out of a population of 156 year two NTC II general woodwork students in the three technical colleges in FCT. Abuja. The instruments used for data collection was General woodwork Achievement and Retention Tests (GWWRAT). The selected schools are Federal Science and Technical College, Orozo 72 and Government Science and Technical College, Garki 54. The instrument was subjected to face and content validation by three experts. The reliability co-efficient of the instrument was determined as 0.78 using Kuder Richardson 20 (K-R 20). The data for the study was collected by the researcher with the help of two research assistance through physical administration of the instrument. The study employed the use of descriptive statistics using mean and inferential statistics using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) to analyse the data and test the hypotheses. The study found out that, basic podcast and vodcast teaching technique had positive effect on the retention and ability of students taught general woodwork. The study recommended among others that general woodwork teacher should adopt the use of basic podcast and vodcast teaching technique to enhance students’ retention and ability.

Molecular detection of virulence genes and Extended Spectrum Beta-lactam producing enzymes of Proteus mirabilis isolates from fishes in Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, Nigeria

Molecular detection of virulence genes and Extended Spectrum Beta-lactam producing enzymes of Proteus mirabilis isolates from fishes in Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, Nigeria

Quality Performance Leadership for Political Leadership at the Local Government Level in Nigeria: A Case Study of AMAC Abuja FCT

This study is of significant importance to academic researchers, policymakers, and practitioners, and delves into the impact of quality performance leadership on political leadership at the local government level in Nigeria. The focus is on the case of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Using the conceptual frameworks of transformational leadership, servant leadership, and performance management frameworks to inspire and motivate their followers to achieve extraordinary outcomes, serve their constituents and set goals, monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes to enhance local government accountability, transparency, and service delivery. Through a qualitative methodology, data was collected via interviews, observations, document analysis, and review of case studies to analyze information provided by participants. The findings revealed that effective leadership in the LGAs could lead to better policy formulation processes because the Chairpersons and their team understand the needs and dynamics of their communities. Such understanding leads to better service delivery, robust community engagement, diligent resource management, and proactive development initiatives tostimulate economic growth and improve the quality of life for citizens living in the LGA. The study recommends implementing a comprehensive training and development program for leaders focusing on leadership skills, communication, and accountability. It also recommends leveraging and adopting emerging technologies to improve service delivery, and efficiency, and improve stakeholder engagement.

Colonial Destruction of Extractive and Manufacturing Industries, and the Spirit of Trade and Commerce in Southern Kaduna-Nigeria, 1900-1960

Southern Kaduna refers to all the non-Hausa-Fulani autochthonous language groups in Kaduna State of Nigeria. They do not form a geo-political entity, but a social and geo-cultural one. In spatial terms, the region covers the geo-linguistic and cultural entity of that was commonly referred to as Southern Zaria or Southern Division or “Pagan Division” of Zaria Province, with parts of former Bauchi, Niger, Nasarawa and Plateau Provinces. Southern Kaduna is not a geo-political expression; but the culture-complex sub-region, which together with Jos Plateau and the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, form the heartland of Nigeria. Southern Kaduna is situated within the central high plains of Central Nigeria and is located between Hausa land and the Niger/Benue Valley. It is located between Longitude 70 45' 20"N to 80 30' 15"N and Latitude 90 01' 34"E to 100 57' 30"E

Implementation of Urban Policy and Sustainable Development Goal 11 in Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja

The quest to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11 target through implementation of urban policies has continued to pose challenges in developing countries including Nigeria and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja in particular. The purpose of this paper is to examine the ways implementation of urban policies has influenced the realization of SDG 11 goals in the FCT given the challenges confronting the residents in the city, particularly in the areas of clean water and efficient transportation system. The paper was anchored on the elite theory which helps in explaining the connection between implementation of SDG 11 target and elite preferences. The population of the study consisted of 3,510 respondents, while the sample size of the study was 360 respondents determined using Rakesh sample size formula.360 questionnaires were administered. Twenty-five (25) respondents were selected for an in-depth interview on the basis of their knowledge on issues under study. Data, particularly in the areas of clean water were also collected using secondary sources. Data from questionnaires were analyzed using percentages and frequency tables, while data from in-depth interviews were analyzed using textual methods. Data from secondary sources were analyzed using relational-content analysis. Among other things, findings revealed that the level of implementation of urban development before the introduction of SDG 11 has been very poor, while the SDG 11 has not brought meaningful development in FCT since inception based on the records available. On the basis of the findings, it is concluded that significant improvement in the level of implementation of urban development policies in the FCT is vital to ensuring the objectives of SDG 11 target in the city and in its suburban areas are achieved. Among other things, it was recommended that urban development policies regarding availability of clean water should be adequately implemented in FCT in order to achieve SDG 11 targets in the city, while at the same time, implementing the Abuja Master Plan to achieve an efficient transportation system in the city.

Employment Barriers as Correlates of Economic Empowerment of Persons with Physical Disabilities in Bwari Area Council of Federal Capital Territory Abuja Nigeria

Employment Barriers as Correlates of Economic Empowerment of Persons with Physical Disabilities in Bwari Area Council of Federal Capital Territory Abuja Nigeria

Geospatial Assessment of Deforestation in Federal Capital Territory Abuja, Nigeria from 1987 to 2021

The expansion of urban areas directly leads to deforestation resulting in the loss of ecosystems and environmental problems such as soil erosion, loss of biodiversity, water pollution, air pollution, as well as climate change. This study aims to assess deforestation in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, Nigeria from the year 1987 to 2021 using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS). The maximum likelihood supervised classification method in ENVI 5.3 was employed to classify the territory into four classes, which include forestland, grassland, built up area, and surface water. An increasing trend was observed in the built up area, grassland, and surface water. However, the forestland decreased significantly from 4059.43 km2 in 1987 to 2265.28 km2 in 2021. The result indicates massive deforestation in Abuja, and it is recommended that proper urban planning and policies that will mitigate urban sprawl be initiated and implemented in Abuja. Policies that mandate house owners to plant trees and lawns in their compounds should be made and implemented, and proper conservation policies should be implemented to conserve forestland.

Association between wealth, insurance coverage, urban residence, median age and COVID-19 deaths across states in Nigeria.

This study measures associations between COVID-19 deaths and sociodemographic factors (wealth, insurance coverage, urban residence, age, state population) for states in Nigeria across two waves of the COVID-19 pandemic: February 27th 2020 to October 24th 2020 and October 25th 2020 to July 25th 2021. Data sources include 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) COVID-19 daily reports. It uses negative binomial models to model deaths, and stratifies results by respondent gender. It finds that overall mortality rates were concentrated within three states: Lagos, Edo and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. Urban residence and insurance coverage are positively associated with differences in deaths for the full sample. The former, however, is significant only during the early stages of the pandemic. Associative differences in gender-stratified models suggest that wealth was a stronger protective factor for men and insurance a stronger protective factor for women. Associative strength between sociodemographic measures and deaths varies by gender and pandemic wave, suggesting that the pandemic impacted men and women in unique ways, and that the effectiveness of interventions should be evaluated for specific waves or periods.