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Corporate Governance; Firm Performance; Systematic Review

Abstract

This article reviews 100 peer-reviewed corporate governance studies published from 2012 to 2021 across 34 country settings. It applies a systematic quantitative assessment technique to examine publication year, publisher, geography, article type, data-collection method and research theme. The corpus consists mainly of empirical studies and is concentrated in Asian settings. Observation and survey methods dominate, while mixed methods are uncommon. Board composition, board independence and ownership structure are the leading themes. The review identifies geographical, methodological and thematic gaps and recommends broader coverage and greater methodological diversity in future research.

Author Bio

Aliyu Abdulaziz, PhD, is a Senior Manager in the Development and Finance Institutions Supervision Department of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), with expertise in banking regulation, development finance, Islamic finance, risk management, and financial inclusion. He holds a PhD in Management from Nile University, Abuja, and a Master of Islamic Banking and Finance from Bayero University, Kano. He is a Chartered Risk Manager (CRM), Certified National Accountant (CNA), ACIB member, and certified non-interest banking professional. His research focuses on Islamic finance, microcredit, financial inclusion, poverty reduction, and sustainable development.

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Bullion

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Abdulaziz, Aliyu (2026) "Corporate Governance in the Last Decade (2012-2021): A Systematic Review of Literature," Bullion: Vol. 50: No. 2, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.33429/0331-7919.1643
Available at: https://dc.cbn.gov.ng/bullion/vol50/iss2/4

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