BOARD CHARACTERISTICS: IMPLICATIONS ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA

The study examined the effect of board characteristics (BC) on financial performance (FP) deposit money banks (DMBs) in Nigeria between 2012-2021(10years). specific objectives is to examine relationship measures [Board Size (BS), Board Independence (BI), Gender Diversity (BGD) and Meeting (BM)] [performance proxy with Returns equity (ROE)]. focused 10 were drawn out 18 listed Nigerian Exchange Group. quantitative technique data analysis was adopted this study, which comprises descriptive statistics, correlation multiple regression using OLS method. findings revealed that BS, BGD BM have insignificant ROE while BI had a significant effect. Finally, concluded there BC FP DMBs Nigeria. It recommended wish enhance their performance, especially post covid-19, should try reduce size plus or minus ten, but strict adherence regulatory guideline. This will ensure yearly huge expense reduced efficiency guaranteed. more positive influence corporate performance.
 Keywords: Board, Size, Performance, Independence.