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    Corporate governance attributes and financial performance of listed consumer goods companies in Nigeria
    (International Journal of Financial Management and Economics, 2022-02-02) Sani Abdul Rahman Bala; Muhammad Yunusa Salisu; Mohammed Auwal Babangida
    This study examined the influence of Corporate Governance Attributes (CGA) on the Financial Performance (FP) of listed Consumer Goods Companies (CGCs) in Nigeria. The objectives were to provide empirical evidence of the influence of Corporate Governance Attributes, proxied by Board Size (BS), Board Independence (BI), and Gender Diversity (GD) on the Dependent variable, Financial Performance (FP), proxied by Return on Assets (ROA), which is widely accepted to show the actual result of profitability in many firms. The study employed a longitudinal research design. A sample of five (5) companies was randomly selected from the population of thirty-five (35) listed CGCs in Nigeria as of 2020. Data was collected from the audited annual accounts and reports of the sampled firms. The study further employed multiple regression techniques to explain and test the data elicited. The statistical result for the variables shows weak FP among the sampled firms, implying that the selected firms reported a low return on assets during the period under consideration. Specifically, BI exerts a significant influence, while GD exerts a negative significant influence on ROA. However, BS reveals a negative and insignificant influence on the ROA of the CGCs in Nigeria. Deducing from the statistics, it can be observed that CEOs of CGCs in Nigeria are carefree with corporate attributes. There is a need for the CEOs and equity owners of the companies to review the fundamental demographic features of the CGCs to improve the quality of decision-making. Specifically, including the number of female directors in their board membership.
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    CORPORATE LIQUIDITY AND PERFORMANCE OF LISTED INSURANCE COMPANIES IN NIGERIA
    (Department of Accounting, Umaru Musa Yaradua University, Katsina, 2022-02-02) Sani AbdulRahman Bala; Muhammad Yunusa Salisu; Idris Sani
    This paper determined the influence of firms’ liquidity on the financial performance of quoted insurance companies in Nigeria. The study employed a descriptive research design. The population of the study consisted of twenty (20) insurance firms listed on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange as of 30th September 2021 covering the periods of 2014 to 2019. The sample size of the study is made up of seven (7) insurance and assurance companies in Nigeria. A simple random sampling technique was employed in selecting the sample size of the study. The study used GLS random-effects regression method to analyze the data of the study. The outcome of the study revealed that the capital adequacy ratio is the major factor that influences the financial performance of quoted insurance firms in Nigeria. The study finally recommended that management of quoted insurance firms in Nigeria should offer their shares to the general public for subscription, this will, in turn, increase their capital/ income, and the outcome would be an investment in viable assets and this will enhance the financial performance in the long run.
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    Effect Of Board Risk Committee Attributes On The Financial Performance Of Nigerian Insurance Companies
    (Journal Of Law And Sustainable Development, 2024-02-02) Abidemi Soladoye; Muritala Taiwo Adewale; Abubakar Hauwa Lamino
    Purpose: Given the importance of insurance companies to the national economy and the fact that sound financial performance is essential for them to play their stated roles, it is therefore useful to examine the effect of risk committee attributes on the financial performance of insurance companies in Nigeria from 2016 to 2022. Theoretical reference: Agency theory is incorporated in this study because ERM places significant responsibility on the board of directors and its delegates such as risk committees, thereby reducing agency costs. The theory underscores the need to promote sustainable growth and corporate governance. Method: The sample was however limited to the 20 companies that consistently published annual reports for the 7-year study period spanning 2016 to 2022. Using the expo facto research design and the census sampling technique, the study made use of descriptive and inferential statistical techniques, while multiple regression (pooled, fixed effects and random effects models) was used to determine the significance of the effect of risk committee size, independence, and diligence (which are the independent variables), and firm size (the control variable) on loss ratio, (the dependent variable) Results and Conclusion: The multiple regression analysis showed a negative but statistically insignificant relationship between risk committee size and financial performance measured as loss ratio. Risk committee independence and risk committee diligence on the other hand were positively related to loss ratio although the results were also statistically insignificant. However, the results showed a positive and statistically significant relationship between firm size and loss ratio. Thus, the study concludes that the risk committee attributes, size, independence and diligence do not have a significant effect on loss ratio. Implications of research: The practical implication of these findings is that insurance companies need to critically evaluate the structure and workings of their board risk committees to determine which attributes best contribute to their risk management and financial goals. However, given that none of the risk committee predictor variables showed a significant effect on loss ratio, there is a need to recommend a minimum committee size of five and initiatives to improve deliberations at meetings. Originality/Value: While a plethora of studies have been carried out to examine the effect of the characteristics, structure, or attributes of a risk committee on a company’s financial performance, the vast majority of them have been done on either banks specifically, or financial institutions in general. Only a few of the studies have specifically considered insurance companies. Fewer yet have studied the entire population of insurance companies with most preferring to limit their studies to listed insurance companies. Moreover, none of these studies has measured financial performance from the standpoint of loss ratio which is a measure of the insurance company’s capacity to pay claims. This study thus fills a gap in the literature by not only addressing this all-important function of insurance but also contributing to the relative dearth of studies that use the insurance industry as a domain.
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    Executive Compensation And Financial Performance Of Listed Banks In Nigeria
    (Journal Of Law And Sustainable Development, 2024-02-02) Haleemah Yetunde Zik-Rullahi; Lucky Onmonya; Uthman Ahmad Bukola; Kolawole Ebire
    Objective: The study is on the role of human capital on the relationship between executive compensation and financial performance of banks in Nigeria from 2008 to 2022. The work studies the moderating role of human capital on the relationship between executive compensation and financial performance of listed banks in Nigeria. Method: In establishing the relationship, correlational research design was employed. The research encompasses listed banks in Nigerian for the period of study. Utilizing secondary data from annual reports and accounts, a panel regression was employed to test the hypotheses. The study was supported by pay-performance theory on the financial performance measure as NIM. Results: The findings reveal that highest paid director have a negative and significant relationship with financial performance of banks in Nigeria. In the same vein, the study establishes a positive relationship between total compensation and financial performance. However, human capital moderates the relationship between total compensation and financial performance of banks in Nigeria negatively. Conclusion: The study's findings yield recommendations for enhancing financial performance of Nigerian banks. There is need for control on executive compensation of banks as these are vital to the financial performance of banks in Nigeria.