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Code of Corporate Governance for Banks in Nigeria Post Consolidation

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Summary

The consolidation of the banking industry necessitated a review of the existing code for the Nigerian Banks. This new code therefore was developed to compliment the earlier ones and enhance their effectiveness for the Nigerian banking industry.

Issuer

Nigeria

Year

2006

Region

Africa

Issuer (type)

Central Bank of Nigeria (Central Bank)

Instrument type

Code

Disclosure instrument

No

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Text analysis

    • Low 0.59%
    • Low 0.03%
    • E focus: environment
    • G focus: audit, financial reporting, internal control, money laundering, risk management, accountability
    • Finance, Management, Professional services, Retail trade