May 2021 FGN Savings Bonds Offer for Subscription.
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Pursuant to the Debt Management Office (Establishment) Act 2003 and the Local Loans (Registered Stock and Securities) Act, CAP. L17, LFN 2004 Debt Management Office on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria Offers for Subscription and is authorized to receive applications for the Federal Government of Nigeria Savings Bond at the following interest rates.
2-Year FGN Savings Bond due May 12, 2023: 7.753% per annum
3-Year FGN Savings Bond due May 12, 2024: 8.753% per annum
Opening Date: May 3, 2021
Closing Date: May 7, 2021
Settlement Date: May 12, 2021
Coupon Payment Dates: August 12, November 12, February 12, May 12
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Summary of the Offer
Issuer
Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN)
Units of Sale
N1,000 per unit subject to a minimum Subscription of N5,000 and in multiples of N1,000 thereafter, subject to a maximum subscription of N50,000,000.
Interest Payment
Payable Quarterly
Redemption
Bullet repayment on the maturity date
Status
1. Qualifies as securities in which trustees can invest under the Trustee Investment Act.
2. Qualifies as Government securities within the meaning of Company Income Tax Act and Personal Income Tax Act for Tax Exemption for Pension Funds, amongst other investors.
3. Listed on The Nigerian Stock Exchange.
4. Qualifies as a liquid asset for liquidity ratio calculation for banks.
Security
Backed by the full faith and credit of the Federal Government of Nigeria and charged upon the general assets of Nigeria. Interested investors should contact the stockbroking firms appointed as distribution agents by the debt management office.