Femi Obembe
Economist & Data Scientist
Research Expertise
About
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
Obafemi Awolowo University Faculty of Social Sciences
M.Sc, Economics / November, 2000
Ondo State University (Now Ekiti State University)
B.Sc, Economics / June, 1992
Masters, Data Science / November, 2022
Experience
Sages Consult
Economist / June, 1995 — March, 1997
City Health Ventures
Data Scientist / May, 2022 — September, 2023
Healthcare data analytics, Revenue cycle analytics, Market Research Analysis.
Department of Medical Assistance Services
Senior Economic Researcher / October, 2023 — Present
Healthcare Data Analytics, Clinical Efficiency Analytics, Pharmaceutical Efficiency Analysis, Behavioral Health Analytics, Population Health Analytics
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