BOARD ATTRIBUTES AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING OF LISTED FIRMS IN NIGERIA
This study investigates the impact of board attributes on sustainability reporting among listed firms in Nigeria from 2013 to 2022, using a correlational research design. The research population encompasses all Nigerian listed firms, with a stratified sampling technique deemed appropriate for the s...
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Department of Accounting and Finance, Federal University Gusau
2024-09-01
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| author | Idris Mohammed Bejamin K. Gugong Rofiat Adedokun Abdulrahman A. Olorunloga Mark G Tagwai |
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This study investigates the impact of board attributes on sustainability reporting among listed firms in Nigeria from 2013 to 2022, using a correlational research design. The research population encompasses all Nigerian listed firms, with a stratified sampling technique deemed appropriate for the study. Secondary data were sourced from the audited annual reports and accounts of sampled firms available on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) website. The analysis of the extracted panel data was conducted using multiple regression techniques with STATA version 13. The findings of the study reveal that board size, gender diversity, and independence positively influence sustainability reporting, while board commitment has a negative impact on sustainability reporting. Consequently, the study recommends that the management of Nigerian listed firms should view large and diverse boards as an asset for promoting sustainability reporting. Such boards, comprising experienced and knowledgeable members, are more likely to make effective decisions on sustainability-related issues. Additionally, the presence of women on boards should be considered a valuable factor in encouraging comprehensive financial reporting, which includes qualitative and quantitative information on the social, environmental, and economic activities of the business for stakeholders.
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| spelling | doaj-art-a3619c32f1544db0b790735ec4370b962025-02-12T01:06:42ZengDepartment of Accounting and Finance, Federal University GusauGusau Journal of Accounting and Finance2756-665X2756-68972024-09-015110.57233/gujaf.v5i1.14BOARD ATTRIBUTES AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING OF LISTED FIRMS IN NIGERIAIdris Mohammed0Bejamin K. Gugong1Rofiat Adedokun2Abdulrahman A. Olorunloga3Mark G Tagwai4Kaduna State University, KadunaKaduna State University, KadunaAhmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, NigeriaKaduna State University, KadunaKaduna State University, Kaduna This study investigates the impact of board attributes on sustainability reporting among listed firms in Nigeria from 2013 to 2022, using a correlational research design. The research population encompasses all Nigerian listed firms, with a stratified sampling technique deemed appropriate for the study. Secondary data were sourced from the audited annual reports and accounts of sampled firms available on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) website. The analysis of the extracted panel data was conducted using multiple regression techniques with STATA version 13. The findings of the study reveal that board size, gender diversity, and independence positively influence sustainability reporting, while board commitment has a negative impact on sustainability reporting. Consequently, the study recommends that the management of Nigerian listed firms should view large and diverse boards as an asset for promoting sustainability reporting. Such boards, comprising experienced and knowledgeable members, are more likely to make effective decisions on sustainability-related issues. Additionally, the presence of women on boards should be considered a valuable factor in encouraging comprehensive financial reporting, which includes qualitative and quantitative information on the social, environmental, and economic activities of the business for stakeholders. https://journals.gujaf.com.ng/index.php/gujaf/article/view/288Board sizegenderindependencecommitmentsustainability reportin |
| spellingShingle | Idris Mohammed Bejamin K. Gugong Rofiat Adedokun Abdulrahman A. Olorunloga Mark G Tagwai BOARD ATTRIBUTES AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING OF LISTED FIRMS IN NIGERIA Gusau Journal of Accounting and Finance Board size gender independence commitment sustainability reportin |
| title | BOARD ATTRIBUTES AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING OF LISTED FIRMS IN NIGERIA |
| title_full | BOARD ATTRIBUTES AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING OF LISTED FIRMS IN NIGERIA |
| title_fullStr | BOARD ATTRIBUTES AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING OF LISTED FIRMS IN NIGERIA |
| title_full_unstemmed | BOARD ATTRIBUTES AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING OF LISTED FIRMS IN NIGERIA |
| title_short | BOARD ATTRIBUTES AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING OF LISTED FIRMS IN NIGERIA |
| title_sort | board attributes and sustainability reporting of listed firms in nigeria |
| topic | Board size gender independence commitment sustainability reportin |
| url | https://journals.gujaf.com.ng/index.php/gujaf/article/view/288 |
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