The Debt Management Office has unveiled plans to raise N800bn through its February 2026 Federal Government bond auction, reflecting a sharp increase compared to the corresponding period last year, though lower than the record N900bn offered in January.
According to the bond offer circular published on the agency’s website on Monday, the offer consists of N400bn of 17.95 per cent FGN JUN 2032 (seven-year re-opening), N300bn of 19.89 per cent FGN MAY 2033 (10-year re-opening), and N100bn of 19.00 per cent FGN FEB 2034 (10-year re-opening), bringing the total to N800bn.
The auction is scheduled for February 23, 2026, with settlement on February 25, 2026. In February 2025, the DMO offered N350bn, comprising N200bn of 19.30 per cent FGN APR 2029 (five-year re-opening) and N150bn of 18.50 per cent FGN FEB 2031 (seven-year re-opening).
The planned N800bn issuance for February 2026 represents a year-on-year increase of N450bn, translating to a 128.6 per cent rise. This means the Federal Government is seeking more than double the amount offered in February 2025. The maturity structure also shows a shift.
