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FGN Savings Bond

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Definition

The FGN Savings Bond is a retail-friendly Federal Government of Nigeria bond issued regularly (via the DMO) in small minimums and short tenors, paying fixed coupons and returning principal at maturity.

Key Takeaways

  • Designed for individual investors; low entry amount.

  • Fixed coupon, paid on stated dates; principal repaid at maturity.

  • Usually short-dated (e.g., 2–3 years), listed for trading on the NGX.

  • Buy during the monthly primary offer through banks/brokers; can sell on the secondary market.

  • Backed by the FGN (sovereign credit). Check current fees/tax rules.

How to Invest (quick)

  1. Open/fund an account with a broker/bank that participates in FGN Savings Bond offers.

  2. Subscribe during the offer window; confirm coupon dates and settlement.

  3. Hold to maturity for income, or trade on the NGX if you need liquidity.

Common Pitfalls

  • Missing the offer window and buying later at a different market price.

  • Ignoring accrued interest (dirty price) on secondary purchases.

  • Mismatching tenor with cash-flow needs.

Related Terms

Bond · Coupon · Yield to Maturity (YTM) · Clean Price · Dirty Price · Accrued Interest · Day-Count Convention

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