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Re-examining the determinants of bank profitability in Nigeria

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  • Segun Thompson Bolarinwa
  • Olufemi Bodunde Obembe
  • Clement Olaniyi

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Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to re-examine the determinants of bank profitability in Nigeria. Specifically, the study investigates the effect of managerial cost efficiency on bank profitability. Also, since there exist mixed results and controversies in the literature, in both developed and developing countries, regarding the effect of efficiency on bank profitability, this study employs the standard measure of efficiency. In addition, the work incorporates the role of persistence, which is often neglected in the literature in developing countries. Design/methodology/approach - This study employs system generalized method of moments. Findings - The findings, using the case of Nigeria, show that cost efficiency is a strong determinant of bank profitability in developing countries. In addition, the profitability of banks in Nigeria persists over time; hence, the industry is fairly competitive. Research limitations/implications - The recent policies of banking industry recapitalization meant to increase profitability and stability in Nigeria and other African countries’ banking industry will not be effective if the issue of managerial efficiency is not properly addressed. Practical implications - Improving the banking managerial efficiency will positively reduce bad loans, hence leading to the stability in the banking system. Originality/value - The authors introduce efficiency using standard measure of stochastic frontier analysis for its measurement. Also, this study introduces the role of persistence in the literature in developing countries.

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  • Segun Thompson Bolarinwa & Olufemi Bodunde Obembe & Clement Olaniyi, 2019. "Re-examining the determinants of bank profitability in Nigeria," Journal of Economic Studies, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 46(3), pages 633-651, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:jespps:jes-09-2017-0246
    DOI: 10.1108/JES-09-2017-0246
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    1. Peterson K. Ozili & Honour Ndah, 2021. "Impact of financial development on bank profitability," Journal of Economic and Administrative Sciences, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 40(2), pages 238-262, December.
    2. Ozili, Peterson, 2021. "Bank profitability determinants: comparing the United States, Nigeria and South Africa," MPRA Paper 105638, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    3. Sanni Mubaraq & Salami Abdulai Agbaje & Uthman Ahmad Bukola, 2020. "Determinants of Bank Performance in Nigeria: Do they Behave Differently with Risk-Adjusted Returns?," Studia Universitatis „Vasile Goldis” Arad – Economics Series, Sciendo, vol. 30(3), pages 1-34, September.
    4. Ayobami Ojeyinka, Titus & Enisan Akinlo, Anthony, 2021. "Does Bank Size Affect Efficiency? Evidence From Commercial Banks In Nigeria," Ilorin Journal of Economic Policy, Department of Economics, University of Ilorin, vol. 8(1), pages 79-100, June.
    5. Davis, E Philip & Ali Abdilahi, Ridwa, 2022. "Econometric Analysis of the Determinants of Bank Profitability in Three Major African Counties: Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa," National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) Discussion Papers 536, National Institute of Economic and Social Research.
    6. Segun Thompson Bolarinwa & Richard Olaolu Olayeni & Xuan Vinh Vo, 2021. "Is there a nonlinear relationship between nonperforming loans and bank profitability? Evidence from dynamic panel threshold," Managerial and Decision Economics, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 42(3), pages 649-661, April.
    7. Khalil Alnabulsi & Emira Kozarević & Abdelaziz Hakimi, 2023. "Non-Performing Loans and Net Interest Margin in the MENA Region: Linear and Non-Linear Analyses," IJFS, MDPI, vol. 11(2), pages 1-17, April.
    8. Segun Thompson Bolarinwa & Olawale Akinyele & Xuan Vinh Vo, 2021. "Determinants of nonperforming loans after recapitalization in the Nigerian banking industry: Does efficiency matter?," Managerial and Decision Economics, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 42(6), pages 1509-1524, September.
    9. Osoro, Jared & Cheruiyot, Kiplangat Josea, 2024. "Fiscal and monetary policy interaction during economic shocks: A wedge or bridge for bank profitability?," KBA Centre for Research on Financial Markets and Policy Working Paper Series 76, Kenya Bankers Association (KBA).
    10. Md Saimum Hossain & Faruque Ahamed, 2021. "Comprehensive Analysis On Determinants Of Bank Profitability In Bangladesh," Papers 2105.14198, arXiv.org, revised Jun 2021.
    11. Peterson K. Ozili & Honour Ndah, 2021. "Impact of financial development on bank profitability," Journal of Economic and Administrative Sciences, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 40(2), pages 238-262, December.

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