ABSTRACT
The background of corporate governance dates back to the 19th Century when state corporation laws enhanced the rights of corporate boards without unanimous consent of shareholders. The concept propounds that corporation should have a good board structure in order to enhance performance. It is firmly rooted on the assumption that good corporate governance practices enhance corporate performance. However, there is no consensus on the impact of corporate governance on profitability. The Nigerian banking environment is a vibrant and challenging financial environment and is endemic with systemic governance problems, capacity constraints and defaulting in compliance and implementation of laws which has inhibited economic growth. Therefore, the current investigation focuses on association between corporate governance and profitability of banks in Nigeria, This study made use of secondary data obtained from the audited financial statements of two banks for a period of 13 years (2004-2016). Data were analyzed using multiple regression analysis. Four indicators of corporate governance mechanism (board size, board composition, board diversity and board committee) were incorporated in the study. The results of the multiple regression analysis revealed the existence of negative but non-statistically significant association between board composition and profitability on one hand; and board diversity and profitability on the other hand. While board size and board committee both show a positive and significant relationship with profitability in the Nigerian banks. However, the fundamental of corporate governance is to promote fairness, transparency, accountability as well as guide corporate bodies in their action and deed. Based on the findings of the study, the study recommends that Banks therefore are to ensure that corporate governance become their watchword. This will enhance the efficiency and profitability and encourage an environment for the cultivation of the other attributes of corporate transparency.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page .i
Declaration
Certi"fircation
Dedication .iv
Acknowledgements v
List of tables ; .ix
Abstract x
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem 2
1.3 Objective of the Study .' .4
1.4 Research Question 5
1.5 Research Hypotheses 5
1.6 Significance of the Study 5
1. 7 Scope of the study · 6
1.8 Limitations of the study 6
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Conceptual Framework
2.1.1 Concept of Corporate Governance
2.1.2 Historical Overview of Corporate Governance
2.1.3 Corporate Governance and Banks 10
2.1.4 Elements of Corporate Governance in Banks
2.1.5 Importance and Key Characteristics of Corporate Governance
2.1.6 Effects of Corporate Governance on Performance of Banks in Nigeria
2.1. 7 The Code of Corporate Governance in Nigeria (2011) 20
2.1.8 The Responsibilities of the Board .. .: 23
2.1.9 Good Corporate Governance Practices 25
2.2 Theoretical Framework of Corporate Governance 29
2.3 Empirical Review 30
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research Design ,. 33
3.2 Area of the Study 33
3.3 Population of the Study 33
3.4 Sources of Data 33
3.5 Validation of the Instruments 34
3.6 Reliability of the Instruments 34
3.7 Methods of Data Analysis : 34
3 .8 Model Specification 34
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSES AND DISCUSSION OF RESULTS
4.1 Descriptive Analysis 36
4.2 Granger Casualty Tests 38
4.3 Tests of Hypotheses .40
4.3.1 Hypothesis I 40
4.3.2 Hypothesis II 41
4.3.3 Hypothesis III ·
4.3 .4 Hypothesis IV 43
4.4 Summary of Discussion of Findings .44
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, RECOMMENDATION CONCLUSION, AND
5.0 Introduction
5.1 Summary
5 .2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendations
REFERENCES
APPENDIX
UCHENNA, N (2021). Effects Of Corporate Governance On Profitability Of Money Deposit Banks In Nigeria (2004-2016). . Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Nov 25, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effects-of-corporate-governance-on-profitability-of-money-deposit-banks-in-nigeria-2004-2016-7-2
NELLY, UCHENNA. "Effects Of Corporate Governance On Profitability Of Money Deposit Banks In Nigeria (2004-2016). " Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 15 Jan. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effects-of-corporate-governance-on-profitability-of-money-deposit-banks-in-nigeria-2004-2016-7-2. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
NELLY, UCHENNA. "Effects Of Corporate Governance On Profitability Of Money Deposit Banks In Nigeria (2004-2016). ". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 15 Jan. 2021. Web. 25 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effects-of-corporate-governance-on-profitability-of-money-deposit-banks-in-nigeria-2004-2016-7-2 >.
NELLY, UCHENNA. "Effects Of Corporate Governance On Profitability Of Money Deposit Banks In Nigeria (2004-2016). " Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2021). Accessed 25 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effects-of-corporate-governance-on-profitability-of-money-deposit-banks-in-nigeria-2004-2016-7-2