The Business NG - August 21, 2024

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The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has issued a $500 million domestic dollar bond, which opened for subscription on August 19, 2024. The bond has a 9.75% per annum interest rate and will mature in 2029. The auction will remain open until August 30, 2024, allowing investors to participate in this offering.
The bond is structured as a five-year investment with semi-annual coupon payments. Investors can purchase units at a minimum of $1,000 each, with an initial minimum subscription set at $10,000 (10 units). The redemption of the bond will occur through a bullet repayment at the end of the five-year term.
This bond issuance is part of Nigeria's financial strategy, providing an opportunity for investors both within and outside the country. The bond is open to a wide range of investors, including Nigerian residents, individuals with savings abroad, members of the Nigerian diaspora, and Qualified Institutional Investors.
The bond qualifies as a security under several legal frameworks, including the Trustee Investment Act and the Pension Reform Act, allowing trustees and Pension Fund Administrators to invest in it. Additionally, it qualifies as a government security under the Company Income Tax Act (CITA) and the Personal Income Tax Act (PITA), offering tax exemption benefits for pension funds.