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Nigeria’s $2.2 Billion Eurobond Sale Highlights Fiscal Challenges

Lagos, Nigeria. © Unsplash
Lagos, Nigeria. © Unsplash
  • High investor demand reflects confidence, but borrowing costs raise concerns
  • Tinubu administration’s first Eurobond issuance underscores debt sustainability questions

Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria has ended a more than two-year hiatus from the Eurobond market with the successful issuance of $2.2 billion in notes this week. The offering included 6.5-year bonds yielding 9.6% and 10-year bonds at 10.3%, marking the Tinubu administration’s debut in international capital markets.

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