Description
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Savings Bond is a bond being issued by the Debt Management Office on behalf of the FGN. The bond issuance is part of the Federal Government’s programme to encourage small savers and it helps them earn more income (interest) when compared to their savings accounts with banks. You can increase your income with dividend payments every 3 months on profits from the Fund.
FGN Savings Bond is a debt security (liability) of the FGN backed by the ‘full faith and credit’ of the Federal Government and no default risk, meaning that it is a safe investment where interest will be paid at regular intervals and principal repaid at maturity.
Afrinvest Securities Limited has been appointed as one of the agents designated through the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) to offer this product.
Benefits
- The interest income from the Savings Bond are tax-free.
- The bondholder enjoys interest every quarter.
- It makes it possible for individuals to plan and save towards personal projects.
- The savings bond are considered liquid as it would be tradeable on the Nigerian Stock Exchange.
- The FGN Savings Bond Certificate can be used as collateral for loans.
- It offers guaranteed returns, and encourages financial inclusion among low-income households.
- It enables individuals to enjoy those benefits which accrue to high-net-worth investors in the capital market.
How To Invest
Investors are to subscribe through Afrinvest Securities Limited, a dealing member of the Nigerian Stock Exchange following the steps below:
- Download the subscription form here.
- Fill the form (and submit KYC documents) indicating the amount you want to buy.
- Interest rate would be determined by the DMO and investors would be pre-informed before the sale.
Features
- Denomination: Minimum subscription of ₦5,000 and a maximum of ₦50 million.
- Interest Payment: Fixed interest will be paid every quarter.
- Tenor: 2 – 3 years tenor.
- Frequency of Issue: It will be issued on a Monthly Basis through Offer for Subscription.
- Subscription Period: The offer will be open for 5 days from the date of announcement.
For more details, send an email to brokerageteam@afrinvest.com or call:
| Lagos: | Deborah +234-8035223512 |
| Port Harcourt: | Taiwo +234-8087184771 |
| Abuja: | Bola +234-9095041827 |
