FG DEMANDS BVN, NIN FOR $500M BOND SUBSCRIPTION
Main Points:
1. New Financial Instrument Requirements:
- The Federal Government requires investors in its new domestic dollar bond to provide a Bank Verification Number (BVN) and National Identification Number (NIN).
- The bond is part of a $2 billion program, with the first tranche seeking $500 million.
2. Eligibility:
- Open to Nigerians in Nigeria, Nigerians abroad with foreign exchange savings, and foreign institutional investors.
- Nigerians abroad can apply for BVN and NIN if they do not have them.
3. Subscription Details:
- No cash payments; all transactions must be through electronic transfers.
- Subscriptions can be made electronically or through financial institutions.
- Funds from domiciliary accounts must be in the account for at least 30 days before applying.
4. Bond Features:
- The bond has a 9.75% annual coupon rate over five years.
- Minimum subscription amount is $10,000, lower than the typical $200,000 for Eurobonds.
- Income from the bond is tax-exempt.
- Listed on Nigerian Exchange Limited and FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited for liquidity.
5. Auction and Settlement:
- Auction open until August 30, 2024.
- Settlement date is September 6, 2024.
6. Purpose:
- Funds will finance critical sectors of the Nigerian economy.
- Aims to enhance external reserves and stabilize the foreign exchange situation.
Main Points:
1. New Financial Instrument Requirements:
- The Federal Government requires investors in its new domestic dollar bond to provide a Bank Verification Number (BVN) and National Identification Number (NIN).
- The bond is part of a $2 billion program, with the first tranche seeking $500 million.
2. Eligibility:
- Open to Nigerians in Nigeria, Nigerians abroad with foreign exchange savings, and foreign institutional investors.
- Nigerians abroad can apply for BVN and NIN if they do not have them.
3. Subscription Details:
- No cash payments; all transactions must be through electronic transfers.
- Subscriptions can be made electronically or through financial institutions.
- Funds from domiciliary accounts must be in the account for at least 30 days before applying.
4. Bond Features:
- The bond has a 9.75% annual coupon rate over five years.
- Minimum subscription amount is $10,000, lower than the typical $200,000 for Eurobonds.
- Income from the bond is tax-exempt.
- Listed on Nigerian Exchange Limited and FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited for liquidity.
5. Auction and Settlement:
- Auction open until August 30, 2024.
- Settlement date is September 6, 2024.
6. Purpose:
- Funds will finance critical sectors of the Nigerian economy.
- Aims to enhance external reserves and stabilize the foreign exchange situation.