Paper Title
Effect of Board Size on Bank Performance: A Study of Selected Banks in Nigeria

Abstract
This study examines the effect of board size on bank performance in Nigeria. Corporate governance has been known to be an essential ingredient for a sound and efficient financial system. The study covers the period 2005 -2014 based on a sample of five banks listed on the Nigerian stockmarket. Data for the study was obtained from the audited financial statements of the five banks. Panel data was adopted and analysis was done with the use of multiple regression and pooled ordinary least square.Findings from the study show that there is a positive relationship between board size and bank performance implying that the higher the number of directors on bank board, the higher will be the profit.The paper concludes that having more people on bank board will enhance effective supervisory, monitoring, and discipline of managers which in turn lead to increase performance. Keywords - Corporate Governance, Bank Performance, Board Size, Pooled Ordinary Least Square