Risk Management In Nigerian Banks (afribank Nigeria Plc And Fidelity Bank Nigeria Plc)

RISK MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIAN BANKS(AFRIBANK NIGERIA PLC AND FIDELITY BANK NIGERIA PLC)ABSTRACTThis study examines the impact of risk management in Nigerian Banks. Data were obtained from the annual accounts and reports of the  banks (AfriBank Nigeria PLC and Fidelity Bank Nigeria PLC). An event study methodology was employed to examine the effects of deposit, asset quality and credit risk exposures on the growth and profitability of Nigeria commercial banks.Similarly, results shows the significant impact of asset on profit. On a whole, the study finds the need for banks in Nigeria to devot…