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Nigeria to Issue $500 Million Diaspora Bond to Bolster Economy

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  • The bond aims to attract foreign currency held by Nigerians abroad
  • Minister highlights reliance on domestic financial architecture for the issuance

Lagos, Nigeria – Nigeria is set to issue a $500 million dollar-denominated bond, according to Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy. Unlike traditional approaches, this bond issuance will not involve the international financial markets.

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