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Harnessing artificial intelligence for census in Nigeria: Advancing accuracy, efficiency, and governance outcomes Sani, Inuwa Sani; Dimyati, Muhammad; Umar, Aliyu Aminu
Priviet Social Sciences Journal Vol. 5 No. 11 (2025): November 2025
Publisher : Privietlab

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55942/pssj.v5i11.662

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Successful administration of national censuses in Nigeria has been a protracted agony plagued by inherent problems, including logistic, political, and methodological issues, which cumulatively have caused delays in enumeration, undercounting, and inconsistency of data. These defects diminish the credibility of demographic data needed for evidence-based governance, economic planning, and equitable resource allocation._. In this study, we explored opportunities for harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform census activities in Nigeria through the injection of state-of-the-art computational approaches into the national enumeration exercise. We showcased a multimodal AI pipeline comprising Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) for population density estimation from satellite images, Natural Language Processing (NLP) pipelines for address standardization and matching in various languages, and unsupervised anomaly detection algorithms for real-time data quality verification. AI-based enumeration methods were simulated at both national and sub-national levels. CNN-generated heatmaps revealed population concentration trends in Lagos and other states and enabled the precise delineation of high-density urban agglomerations and underserved rural enclaves. The NLP tool generalized well to the linguistically diverse environments in Nigeria, with F1-scores greater than 0.90 for all but a few states for broken address reconciliation. Anomaly detection models built using Isolation Forest algorithms detected anomalous enumeration patterns as flags for potential undercounts or data manipulation. Population pyramid analysis for Lagos revealed an extremely young population structure, consistent with country-wide age trends. These findings provide empirical evidence that AI integration can promote census accuracy, operational efficiency and government effectiveness in Nigeria.
Public transport accessibility and efficiency as determinants of urban image: A comparative study of Japanese and Nigerian Cities Sani, Sani Inuwa; Koestoer, Raldi Hendro Seputro; Adam, Abubakar Hassan; Umar, Aliyu Aminu; Yau, Hafsat Sani; Hassan, Mubarak Ahmad
The Journal of City: Branding and Authenticity Vol. 3 No. 2: (January) 2026
Publisher : Institute for Advanced Science Social, and Sustainable Future

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61511/jcbau.v3i2.2026.2395

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Background: Public transport is a defining feature of urban identity and city authenticity, shaping how cities function and are perceived globally. This study compares the accessibility and efficiency of public transportation in selected Japanese and Nigerian cities from 2021 to 2025 to understand how mobility systems contribute to city branding and livability. Japan’s transport network is celebrated for punctuality, integration, and environmental awareness, while Nigeria’s is constrained by congestion, poor infrastructure, and heavy reliance on informal systems. Examining these differences reveals how transport systems influence both functional mobility and the symbolic authenticity of urban spaces. Methods: A systematic review and bibliometric analysis were conducted following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Literature was retrieved from the Scopus database using structured keywords related to urban transport, accessibility, and efficiency. A total of 1,088 records were screened, with 32 peer-reviewed studies meeting inclusion criteria. Data were analyzed using R (v4.4.2) and the Bibliometrix package in RStudio to produce thematic maps, co-occurrence networks, and trend analyses that reveal major research themes and geographic emphases. Findings: Results show that “urban transportation,” “accessibility,” and “sustainability” dominate research discourse. Japanese studies emphasize innovation, multimodal integration, and environmental efficiency, strengthening city authenticity and competitiveness. Nigerian studies highlight infrastructure gaps, congestion, and socioeconomic inequality in access, though emerging reforms and public–private initiatives show gradual progress. Conclusion: Efficient and accessible transport systems enhance city authenticity and livability while reinforcing urban branding. Lessons from Japan’s integrated mobility governance can inform sustainable transport strategies in developing cities like Nigeria. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study is the first comparative bibliometric review linking public transport accessibility and efficiency to city branding and authenticity, integrating systematic review methods with bibliometric visualization to advance the discourse on sustainable urban identity.
Co-Authors Adam, Abubakar Hassan Hassan, Mubarak Ahmad Koestoer, Raldi Hendro Seputro Muhammad Dimyati Sani, Inuwa Sani Sani, Sani Inuwa Yau, Hafsat Sani