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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 Bond for September 2018 kicked off today.

For a clear understanding of what FBN Bonds is all about, please check here: https://brandspurng.com/understanding-the-fgn-savings-bonds/

(Please see table below)

Purpose

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

Benefits

Interest income is paid quarterly directly into the 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-september-2018/

Interest rate not encouraging

MummyIMadeIt:
Interest rate not encouraging

Are banks' fixed deposit interest rates any better?