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Dual Effect of Capital Adequacy on Bank Performance: Evidence from Profitability and Efficiency Measures in Nigerian Commercial Banks
This study examines the dual effect of capital adequacy on the performance of commercial banks in Nigeria by jointly analysing profitability and operational efficiency outcomes in Nigeria using annual time series data covering the period from 1991 to 2025. Employing an Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) modelling framework, the study utilises Return on Assets (ROA) and Cost to-Income Ratio (CIR) as proxies for bank performance, while Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR), Tier 1 Capital Ratio (TIER1), and Capital-to-Total Assets Ratio (CTA) serve as measures of prudential capital regulation. The stu…
