FG offers three bonds valued at N150 billion for subscription
The federal government, through the Debt Management Office (DMO), has offered three FGN bonds valued at N150 billion for subscription at N1,000 per unit.
According to a statement by the DMO on Monday, the first offer is an April 2029 FGN bond valued at N70 billion at an interest rate of 19.30 per cent per annum (five-year) re-opening.
The second offer is a February 2031 FGN bond valued at N50 billion, at an interest rate of 18.50 per cent per annum (seven-year re-opening).
There is also the May 2033 FGN bond valued at N30 billion, at a 19.89 interest rate per annum (nine-year re-opening)
According to the DMO, the FGN bonds are offered at N1,000 per unit subject to a minimum subscription of N50 million and in multiples N1,000 thereafter.
It said that for re-openings of previously issued bonds, successful bidders will pay a price corresponding to the yield-to-maturity bid that clears the volume being auctioned plus any accrued interest on the instrument.
“Auction date is September 23, while the settlement date is September 25.
“Interest is payable semi-annually, and bullet repayment (principal sum) is done maturity,” it said.
It said FGN bonds are backed by the full faith and credit of the federal government and are charged upon the general assets of Nigeria.
“They qualify as securities in which trustees can invest under the Trustee Investment Act.
“Qualify as government securities within the meaning of the Company Income Tax Act and Personal Income Tax Act for tax exemption for pension funds amongst other investors.
“They are listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited and FMDQ OTC securities Limited,” the DMO said.
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