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Interest on Nigerian Savings Bonds Soars as Monetary Policy Tightens

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  • Interest rates on Nigerian savings bonds have surged more than sevenfold in four years
  • Current offers stand at 17.414% for two-year bonds and 18.414% for three-year bonds

 

Lagos, Nigeria – Interest paid on Nigerian savings bonds has dramatically increased over the past four years, with rates rising more than sevenfold in some cases, according to data from the Debt Management Office.

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