Economic and Financial Review
Publisher
Central Bank of Nigeria
Keywords
Monetary Policy, Commercial Banks, Nigeria
Abstract
The purpose of this study is primarily to investigate the impact of monetary policy on the performance of the commercial banking industry in Nigeria. An analysis of the industry data showed a strong relationship between monetary policy instruments and commercial bank profitability measures, suggesting that appropriate monetary and banking policies are important factors to the continued stability and profitability of the commercial banking industry. More importantly, the evidence of oligopolistic competition in the commercial banking industry involving the three big commercial banks raises questions on their influence on effective transmission of monetary policy in Nigeria, role as financial intermediaries and the overall stability of the financial system in the event of a pronounced distress in any of them.
Publication Title
CBN Economic and Financial Review
Issue
2
Volume
33
Recommended Citation
Uchendu, Okorie A. (1995). Monetary Policy and the Performance of Commercial Banks in Nigeria. CBN Economic and Financial Review. 33(2), 156-170.