"N1,000 Per Unit": FG Opens N350bn Bond Auction, Invites Nigerians to Invest
- The DMO is reopening two federal government bonds for auction, totalling N350 billion, with subscriptions available at N1,000 per unit
- The bonds offer semi-annual interest payments and principal repayment at maturity, with a five-year bond offering 19.3% per annum
- The auction is scheduled for April 28, with settlement by April 30, and investors are advised to participate
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The Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced plans to reopen two federal government bonds for auction, with a total value of N350 billion. The bonds will be available for subscriptions at N1,000 per unit.
These bonds are designed for retail investors, offering guaranteed quarterly interest payments and the return of the principal at maturity.
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What are FGN bonds?
FGN Bonds are a type of debt instrument issued by the Debt Management Office (DMO) on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN).
By purchasing an FGN Bond, you are essentially lending money to the government for a set period.
The government is committed to repaying the principal amount along with the agreed interest at the appropriate times.
These bonds are considered the safest investment option in the local debt market because they are fully backed by the Federal Government’s guarantee, making them a risk-free investment.
There is no risk of default, ensuring that both your interest and principal will be paid on schedule. Additionally, the interest earned from these bonds is exempt from tax.
Why Federal Government of Nigeria issue bonds?
- The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) issues Bonds for the following reasons:
- To finance government fiscal deficits in a non-inflationary and sustainable manner.
- To enhance fiscal discipline of the Government.
- To refinance maturing debt obligations of the Federal Government.
- To establish benchmark yield curve, this serves as reference for pricing bonds issued by other bodies, especially the private sector issuers.
- To develop and ensure liquidity in the domestic bond market on a sustainable basis.
- To enhance and deepen the savings and investment opportunities of the populace.
- To sustain the development of other segments of the Bond market.
- To diversify government financing sources.
Bond subscription at N1,000 per unit
According to a statement released on Wednesday, April 23, the auction will take place on April 28, with the settlement scheduled for April 30.
The DMO has outlined two bond tranches: the first, worth N200 billion, is a five-year savings bond maturing in April 2029, offering an annual interest rate of 19.3%.
The second tranche, valued at N150 billion, is a nine-year savings bond maturing in May 2033, with an interest rate of 19.89% per annum.
The bonds will be priced at N1,000 per unit, with a minimum subscription of N50,001,000, and additional subscriptions in multiples of N1,000.
The DMO said:
“For Re-openings of previously issued bonds, (where the coupon is already set), 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.”
The agency also mentioned that the interest on the bonds will be paid twice a year, with the principal being repaid in a lump sum on the maturity date.
Status of bond offer
- Qualifies as securities in which trustees can invest under the Trustee Investment Act can invest
- Qualifies as Government securities within the meaning of Company Income Tax Act (“CITA”) and Personal Income Tax Act (“PIA”) for Tax Exemption for pension funds amongst other investors.
- Listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited and FMDQ OTC Securities Exchange.
- All FGN Bonds qualify as liquid assets liquidity ratio calculation for banks.
DMO explained that the FGN Bonds are backed by the full faith and credit of the federal government of Nigeria and are charged upon the general assets of Nigeria.
The agency advised all interested investors to reach out to primary dealer market makers (PDMMs).
In March, DMO reopened two Federal Government bonds for auction, valued at N300 billion, available for subscriptions at N1,000 per unit.
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The DMO urged interested investors to contact the offices of any of the following Primary Dealer Market Makers (PDMMs) for further inquiries on purchase:
- Access Bank Plc
- Citibank Nigeria Ltd
- Coronation Merchant Bank Ltd
- Ecobank Nigeria Ltd
- FBNQuest Merchant Bank Ltd
- First Bank of Nigeria Ltd
- First City Monument Bank Plc
- FSDH Merchant Bank Nigeria Ltd
- Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd
- Stanbic IBTC Bank Ltd
- Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Ltd
- United Bank for Africa Plc
- Zenith Bank Plc.
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