Abstract
This paper examines how board size a˙ects the performance of Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in Nigeria. To achieve the objectives of the study, data on return on equity (ROE) board size, executive and non-executive board members and interest rate margin (lending rate less deposit rate) of 15 DMBs were sourced from the NDIC and CBN records and analyzed using panel approach. The result of the analysis revealed that board size has negative implication on the performance of banks in Nigeria. This implies that banks are likely to perform better with reduced board size. Based on this finding, the paper concludes that, there is no significant relationship between board size and the performance of banks in Nigeria. It also suggests the reduction in board size and banks adherence to prudential guideline by the regulatory agencies as ways of improving their performance in Nigeria.
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