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Debt Management Office unveils N7.15 trillion bond offering for October auction

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Debt Management Office unveils N7.15 trillion bond offering for October auction
Debt Management Office unveils N7.15 trillion bond offering for October auction

Nigeria's Debt Management Office has announced a N7.15 trillion government bond issue split into three tranches, with an auction slated for 19 October 2026 and settlement on 21 October. The bonds carry varying maturities and interest rates ranging from 15.45% to 19%.

The [Federal Government](https://www.nigeria.gov.ng) via the [Debt Management Office (DMO)](https://dmo.gov.ng) has disclosed a N7.15 trillion bond programme slated for subscription in September 2026.

**What are the tranches on offer?**

The programme is divided into three parts: a N500 billion tranche for a February 2034 bond (10‑year reopening) with a 19 percent coupon; an N800 billion tranche for a September 2036 bond (10‑year reopening) carrying a 16.79 percent coupon; and a N450 billion tranche for a June 2038 bond (15‑year reopening) yielding 15.45 percent.

**When will the auction and settlement occur?**

The DMO has scheduled the auction for 19 October 2026, with settlement expected on 21 October 2026.

**How are the bonds priced and purchased?**

Each unit is priced at N1,000, with a minimum subscription of N50,001,000 and subsequent purchases in N1,000 increments. For re‑openings of previously issued bonds, successful bidders will pay a price that reflects the yield‑to‑maturity bid clearing the offered volume, plus any accrued interest.

**What are the payment terms?**

Interest on the bonds is payable semi‑annually, while the principal is repaid in a bullet payment at maturity.

The DMO’s announcement underscores the government's effort to deepen the domestic debt market and provide investors with varied maturity options.

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