(Department of Banking and Finance, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2014-11-05) Nwala, Maureen Nneka; Abubakar, Halimatu Sa’adiya
This study examines the impact of corporate governance on the financial performance of
selected banks quoted in Nigeria. The objective of the study is to examine the relationship
between board compositions, ownership structure and audit committee for a period of 7 years
from 2007 to 2013. The regression result shows that there is no significant relationship
between board size, shareholding of large shareholders, auditing by reputable external
auditors and the bank size. The study recommends that board size, shareholding of large
shareholders and bank size should increase to improve and monitor financial performance