 And the size of banks may not be a competitive advantage in the new phase of centralized finance. Special advisor to the president and finance and economy, Mrs. Sarah Alade, has said. Speaking at the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, CIBN, Presidential Valedictory Address and Lakers at the weekend, she cautioned banks, thinking size is everything to have or rethink. Alade predicted that competitive advantage built in size will lose its relevance while speed and car flexibility will become advantage. Alade spoke on entrepreneurship, innovation and disruptions in the Nigerian banking industry. What next? She said the banking system is becoming agile with focus uncomplicated and changing consumer dynamics. News updates.