Cognitive and Developmental Neuroscience in Nigeria: Challenges, Advances, and Opportunities

Ayobami Oyetunji Alabi, Nicholas Aderinto, Israel Charles Abraham, Gbolahan Olatunji, Emmanuel Kokori, Chinonyelum Emmanuel Agbo, Tejiri Napoleon, John Ehi Aboje, Faith Taiwo Oladipo, Mariam Tolulope Edun, Patrick Ashinze, Eno Abasi Sunday, Faisal Hamed Aljamea

Journal of Child Neurology

Published online on August 05, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Child Neurology, Ahead of Print.
Cognitive and developmental neuroscience in Nigeria faces a range of challenges, including limited research infrastructure, insufficient awareness, and cultural barriers that hinder early diagnosis and intervention for neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs). ...