📄 Official Publications
Extended Family System and Welfare Care in Post-COVID Nigeria: A Case Study of Warri, Nigeria
Published (2026)This study examines extended family welfare structures in post-COVID Nigeria, focusing on intergenerational care patterns, economic stress, and household resilience.
Journal: Development (Springer Nature, Society for International Development)
Authors: Chimezie Anajama, Warrence Oghenevwegba, Ojonugwa Wada
DOI: 10.1057/s41301-026-00494-6
Predicting Digital Payment Adoption Across Economies: A Machine Learning Framework with Explainable AI
In progress (Working Paper)This study develops a machine learning framework to predict digital payment adoption across diverse economies using the World Bank Global Findex dataset, with explainable AI techniques used to identify key socio-economic drivers of adoption.
Focus: Machine Learning, Explainable AI, Financial Inclusion
Methods: Classification models with SHAP-based interpretability
📚 Other Publications
Revolutionizing AgriTech: Integrating Automated Machinery for Sustainable Farming Practices
2023This study explores how mechanized farming can sustainably transform rural agriculture in Nigeria, with emphasis on productivity, profitability, and sustainable farming practice.
Transforming Agricultural Pest Management: The Effect of Artificial Intelligence and Remote Sensing
2025This research examines how AI and remote sensing technologies support precision pest management, including early detection, predictive analytics, and sustainable agricultural decision-making.
Design and Development of a Decision Support System for Predicting Student Academic Performance
2025This study applies machine learning to predict student outcomes and support academic decision-making through an interactive prediction system.