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ORCID

Charles Onyeiwu 0000-0002-8308-6836

Gideon Ajayi 0000-0003-3113-9462

Obumneke Muoneke B. 0000-0001-7314-9832

Keywords

Credit risk; Management; GRETL; Commercial Banks; Nigeria

Abstract

This study examines the impact credit risk management has on the profitability of commercial banks in Nigeria. The main objective of this material is to show how credit risk parameters are related to the expected performance of commercial banks in Nigeria. Using the regression analysis, relationship was drawn between credit risk parameters (which include capital adequacy ratio and non-performing loan ratio) and the profitability ratio (return on average asset, in particular) of five big Nigerian banks. Mixed research methodology was adopted in that primary data were sourced via questionnaires and secondary data were used via annual report of selected banks. Regression analysis was used to analyse the data. The conclusion drawn from the data analysis shows that there is a strong relationship between credit risk parameters and returns of the bank implying that credit risk management has a strong impact on the profitability of commercial banks in Nigeria. The study recommends that banks’ capital should be matched with their total risk exposure and if there is an imbalance, new capital requirements are necessary. Insider-related interests in loan applications should be closely monitored by the regulators to ensure continuous performance of the loan facility. Also, there should be an extant profiling of loan defaulters whether individuals or corporate entities.

First Page

5

Last Page

22

Page Count

18

Received Date

13 April 2020

Revised Date

18 August 2020

Accept Date

14 September 2020

Online Available Date

9 October 2020

DOI

10.7172/2353-6845.jbfe.2020.1.1

JEL Code

G21; G28; G32; C23

Publisher

University of Warsaw

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