CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND PERFORMANCE OF SPECIALIZED AND DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA

Corporate governance is essential to accountability, risk management, and sustainable performance in the banking sector, particularly in Nigeria’s complex financial environment. This study examines the effect of corporate governance mechanisms on the performance of specialized and deposit money banks in Nigeria. Using an empirical research design, the study relies on secondary data from annual reports, audited financial statements, and regulatory publications of selected banks. Data were cleaned