This is to bring to the notice of the public that the Debt Management Office (DMO), on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), wishes to introduce a retail savings product that will be accessible to all income groups – the FGN Savings Bond.

Kindly note that the FGN Savings Bondfor January 2018 kicked off today.

For a clear understanding of what FBN Bonds is all about, please check here…

ISSUANCE

MATURITY

2 Year FGN Savings Bond

January 17, 2020: Coupon 11.098% per annum 

3 Year FGN Savings Bond

 January 17, 2021: Coupon 12.098% per annum  

Opening Date

Monday, January 8, 2018

Closing Date

Friday, January 12, 2018

Settlement Date

Wednesday, January 17, 2018 (this is the date the bonds will be credited to your CSCS Account domiciled with your broker)

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

Quarterly (Coupon rate divided by 4)

Redemption

Bullet payment on the maturity date

Purpose

To deepen the national savings culture.To provide the opportunity to all citizens irrespective of income level to contribute to National Development.To enable all citizens to participate in and benefit from the favorable returns available in the capital market.To diversify funding sources for the Government. 

Benefits

Interest income is paid quarterly directly into bond holder’s account.The Bond is acceptable as collateral for loans by banks and can be sold for cash in the secondary market before maturity.Good for savings towards retirement, marriage, school fees, house projects, etc.Safety: backed by the full faith and credit of the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Liquidity

The Bond will be listed on the Nigeria Stock Exchange for trading and provides liquidity for investors who want to exit before maturity.

Subscription Mode


Investors are to subscribe through stockbroking firms trading on the floor of The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and accredited by the DMO to act as Distribution Agents. (Please visit www.dmo.gov.ng for the list of accredited Stockbroking Firms).

SOURCE: https://brandspurng.com/introducing-fgn-savings-bond-offer-for-january-2018/

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