Femi Obembe

Economist & Data Scientist

Research Expertise

Business Intelligence
Statistics and Econometrics
Economic Forecasting
Monitoring and Evaluation
Economic Development
Business and International Management
Strategy and Management
Economics and Econometrics
Marketing
Sociology and Political Science
Education
Human Factors and Ergonomics
Infectious Diseases
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Parasitology
Pharmacology (medical)

About

Femi Obembe is an experienced economist and data scientist with over 20 years of experience in economic research and analysis. He holds a PhD in Economics from Obafemi Awolowo University, where he also earned his M.Sc in Economics. He also has a B.Sc in Economics from Ondo State University (now Ekiti State University). In addition, Femi holds a Masters in Data Science, which he obtained in 2022. His career has spanned various industries, including consulting, healthcare, and government. He has worked as an economist at Sages Consult, where he provided economic analysis and insights for clients in different sectors. He also worked as a data scientist at City Health Ventures, where he applied his expertise in data analysis to improve healthcare delivery. Femi's experience also includes working as a Senior Economic Researcher at the Department of Medical Assistance Services, where he conducted research and provided policy recommendations to improve access to healthcare for low-income populations. With his extensive education and experience in economics and data science, Femi is a highly skilled professional who is well-equipped to tackle complex economic and data-related challenges.

Publications

Re-examining the determinants of bank profitability in Nigeria

Journal of Economic Studies / Aug 02, 2019

Bolarinwa, S. T., Obembe, O. B., & Olaniyi, C. (2019). Re-examining the determinants of bank profitability in Nigeria. Journal of Economic Studies, 46(3), 633–651. https://doi.org/10.1108/jes-09-2017-0246

Pulmonary function in ARC-welders in Ile-Ife, Nigeria

East African Medical Journal / Sep 01, 2001

Erhabor, G. E., Fatusi, S., & Obembe, O. B. (2001). Pulmonary function in ARC-welders in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. East African Medical Journal, 78(9). https://doi.org/10.4314/eamj.v78i9.8975

Analysis of the Nexus between CEO Pay and Performance of Non-Financial Listed Firms in Nigeria

African Development Review / Sep 01, 2017

Olaniyi, C. O., Obembe, O. B., & Oni, E. O. (2017). Analysis of the Nexus between CEO Pay and Performance of Non-Financial Listed Firms in Nigeria: CEO Pay and Performance of Non-Financial Listed Firms. African Development Review, 29(3), 429–445. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8268.12279

Competition, corporate governance and corporate performance

African Journal of Economic and Management Studies / Sep 07, 2015

Obembe, O. B., & Soetan, R. O. (2015). Competition, corporate governance and corporate performance: Substitutes or complements? Empirical evidence from Nigeria. African Journal of Economic and Management Studies, 6(3), 251–271. https://doi.org/10.1108/ajems-02-2012-0007

Re-examining Firm Size-profitability Nexus: Empirical Evidence from Non-financial Listed Firms in Nigeria

Global Business Review / Apr 04, 2017

Olaniyi, C. O., Simon-Oke, O. O., Obembe, O. B., & Bolarinwa, S. T. (2017). Re-examining Firm Size-profitability Nexus: Empirical Evidence from Non-financial Listed Firms in Nigeria. Global Business Review, 18(3), 543–558. https://doi.org/10.1177/0972150917692064

Determinants of CEO pay: empirical evidence from Nigerian quoted banks

International Journal of Business Performance Management / Jan 01, 2017

Olaniyi, C. O., & Obembe, O. B. (2017). Determinants of CEO pay: empirical evidence from Nigerian quoted banks. International Journal of Business Performance Management, 18(3), 327. https://doi.org/10.1504/ijbpm.2017.084856

Product Market Competition and Dividend Payouts of Listed Non-Financial Firms in Nigeria

International Journal of Economics and Finance / Oct 27, 2014

Obembe, O., Imafidon, J., & Adegboye, A. (2014). Product Market Competition and Dividend Payouts of Listed Non-Financial Firms in Nigeria. International Journal of Economics and Finance, 6(11). https://doi.org/10.5539/ijef.v6n11p117

Managerial ownership and performance of listed non-financial firms in Nigeria

International Journal of Business and Emerging Markets / Jan 01, 2016

Obembe, O. B., Olaniyi, C. O., & Soetan, R. O. (2016). Managerial ownership and performance of listed non-financial firms in Nigeria. International Journal of Business and Emerging Markets, 8(4), 446. https://doi.org/10.1504/ijbem.2016.079791

Determinants of scientific productivity among Nigerian University academics

Indian Journal of Science and Technology / Feb 20, 2012

Obembe, O. B. (2012). Determinants of scientific productivity among Nigerian University academics. Indian Journal of Science and Technology, 5(2), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.17485/ijst/2012/v5i2.24

Firm Size–Profitability Nexus: An Empirical Evidence from Nigerian Listed Financial Firms

Global Business Review / Dec 21, 2017

Bolarinwa, S. T., & Obembe, O. B. (2017). Firm Size–Profitability Nexus: An Empirical Evidence from Nigerian Listed Financial Firms. Global Business Review, 20(5), 1109–1121. https://doi.org/10.1177/0972150917733834

Corporate governance, ownership structure and performance of manufacturing firms in Nigeria

Corporate Ownership and Control / Jan 01, 2010

Obembe, O. B., Adebisi, S. A. A., & Kelvin, A. O. (2010). Corporate governance, ownership structure and performance of manufacturing firms in Nigeria. Corporate Ownership and Control, 8(1), 696–708. Portico. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv8i1c7p4

Does household technology influence female labour force participation in Nigeria?

Technology in Society / May 01, 2016

Omotoso, K. O., & Obembe, O. B. (2016). Does household technology influence female labour force participation in Nigeria? Technology in Society, 45, 78–82. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techsoc.2016.02.005

Concentration–Profitability Nexus: New Approach from Causality

Studies in Microeconomics / Jun 01, 2017

Bolarinwa, S. T., & Obembe, O. B. (2017). Concentration–Profitability Nexus: New Approach from Causality. Studies in Microeconomics, 5(1), 84–98. https://doi.org/10.1177/2321022217695993

Empirical Analysis of the Nexus between Saving and Economic Growth in Selected African Countries (1981–2014)

Journal of Development Policy and Practice / Jan 01, 2017

Bolarinwa, S. T., & Obembe, O. B. (2017). Empirical Analysis of the Nexus between Saving and Economic Growth in Selected African Countries (1981–2014). Journal of Development Policy and Practice, 2(1), 110–129. https://doi.org/10.1177/2455133316676420

A randomized controlled study comparing community based with health facility based direct observation of treatment models on patients' satisfaction and TB treatment outcome in Nigeria

Transactions of The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene / Dec 01, 2015

Adewole, O. O., Oladele, T., Osunkoya, A. H., Erhabor, G. E., Adewole, T. O., Adeola, O., Obembe, O., & Ota, M. O. C. (2015). A randomized controlled study comparing community based with health facility based direct observation of treatment models on patients’ satisfaction and TB treatment outcome in Nigeria. Transactions of The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 109(12), 783–792. https://doi.org/10.1093/trstmh/trv091

Competition and technology acquisition among Nigerian firms

International Journal of Business Forecasting and Marketing Intelligence / Jan 01, 2016

Oluwadare, A. J., Obembe, O., & Olayungbo, D. O. (2016). Competition and technology acquisition among Nigerian firms. International Journal of Business Forecasting and Marketing Intelligence, 2(4), 347. https://doi.org/10.1504/ijbfmi.2016.10000966

Effect of household modern appliances on labour force participation of women in Nigeria's informal sector

International Journal of Gender Studies in Developing Societies / Jan 01, 2017

Omotoso, K. O., & Obembe, O. B. (2017). Effect of household modern appliances on labour force participation of women in Nigeria’s informal sector. International Journal of Gender Studies in Developing Societies, 2(2), 161. https://doi.org/10.1504/ijgsds.2017.10010307

Product market competition and CEO pay among Nigerian listed non-financial firms

International Journal of Business Competition and Growth / Jan 01, 2016

Obembe, O. B., Olajide, D., & Olaniyi, C. O. (2016). Product market competition and CEO pay among Nigerian listed non-financial firms. International Journal of Business Competition and Growth, 5(4), 156. https://doi.org/10.1504/ijbcg.2016.082190

The Impact of a Rural Microcredit Scheme Targeting Women on Household Vulnerability and Empowerment: Evidence from South West Nigeria

SSRN Electronic Journal / Jan 01, 2016

Olajide, D., Ikenwilo, D., Obembe, O. B., ibeji, ngozi, & Akindola, R. (2016). The Impact of a Rural Microcredit Scheme Targeting Women on Household Vulnerability and Empowerment: Evidence from South West Nigeria. SSRN Electronic Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3167363

An impact evaluation of entrepreneurship education on self-employment option among Nigerian university undergraduates

International Journal of Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation / Jan 01, 2021

Obembe, O. B., Soetan, R. O., Olagbaju, I. O., Oyetunji Alemede, C. O., & Akinyemi, F. O. (2021). An impact evaluation of entrepreneurship education on self-employment option among Nigerian university undergraduates. International Journal of Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation, 6(1), 1. https://doi.org/10.1504/ijsei.2021.10042987

Impact of large bulk shareholders on debt financing of listed non-financial firms in Nigeria

International Journal of Economics and Business Research / Jan 01, 2017

Obembe, O. B., Akinlo, A. E., & Aiyegbusi, O. O. (2017). Impact of large bulk shareholders on debt financing of listed non-financial firms in Nigeria. International Journal of Economics and Business Research, 13(2), 134. https://doi.org/10.1504/ijebr.2017.082270

Financial Constraints and Inventory Investment of Listed Non-Financial Firms in Nigeria

Business and Management Research / Feb 29, 2012

O.B., O., O., A., & Babatunde, A. (2012). Financial Constraints and Inventory Investment of Listed Non-Financial Firms in Nigeria. Business and Management Research, 1(1). https://doi.org/10.5430/bmr.v1n1p106

Education

Obafemi Awolowo University

PhD, Economics / November, 2006

Ile-Ife

Obafemi Awolowo University Faculty of Social Sciences

M.Sc, Economics / November, 2000

Ile-Ife

Ondo State University (Now Ekiti State University)

B.Sc, Economics / June, 1992

Ado-Ekiti

Masters, Data Science / November, 2022

Bellevue, Nebraska, United States of America

Experience

Sages Consult

Economist / June, 1995March, 1997

City Health Ventures

Data Scientist / May, 2022September, 2023

Healthcare data analytics, Revenue cycle analytics, Market Research Analysis.

Department of Medical Assistance Services

Senior Economic Researcher / October, 2023Present

Healthcare Data Analytics, Clinical Efficiency Analytics, Pharmaceutical Efficiency Analysis, Behavioral Health Analytics, Population Health Analytics

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