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FTSE Russell to reclassify Nigeria from Unclassified to Frontier Market effective 21 Sep 2026

On 21 September 2026 FTSE Russell will reclassify Nigeria from “Unclassified” to “Frontier Market” status, restoring Nigeria to the FTSE Frontier market universe after being removed in September 2023. The change was confirmed in FTSE Russell’s March 2026 interim review and communicated publicly in August 2026.

MSA Market DeskEvent 21 September 2026Reviewed 1 min read

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On 21 September 2026 FTSE Russell will reclassify Nigeria from “Unclassified” to “Frontier Market” status, restoring Nigeria to the FTSE Frontier market universe after being removed in September 2023. The change was confirmed in FTSE Russell’s March 2026 interim review and communicated publicly in August 2026.

The reclassification directly affects index inclusion and visibility for Nigerian equities, likely increasing benchmark-driven demand and international investor attention. Any indirect benefit for Nigeria’s sovereign Eurobonds depends on sustained foreign investor participation, continued FX-repatriation ease, and whether larger flows translate into improved secondary-market liquidity for NGN- and USD-denominated sovereign bonds.

FTSE Frontier Index series annual indicative review files begin publishing 02 Sep 2026.

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Nigeria sovereign curve

Latest server-calculated mid yield by maturity. Points are observed Price Discovery levels, not an interpolated valuation curve.

15 priced bonds
9.18%8.18%7.18%6.18%5.18%20272033203920452051Nigeria 27 · Nov 2027 · 5.712%Nigeria 28 · Sept 2028 · 6.192%Nigeria 29 · Mar 2029 · 6.493%Nigeria 30 · Feb 2030 · 6.839%Nigeria 31 Jan · Jan 2031 · 7.177%Nigeria 31 Jun · Jun 2031 · 7.137%Nigeria 32 · Feb 2032 · 7.351%Nigeria 33 · Sept 2033 · 7.752%Nigeria 34 · Dec 2034 · 7.859%Nigeria 36 · Jan 2036 · 7.987%Nigeria 38 · Feb 2038 · 7.982%Nigeria 46 · Jan 2046 · 8.617%Nigeria 47 · Nov 2047 · 8.456%Nigeria 49 · Jan 2049 · 8.598%Nigeria 51 · Sept 2051 · 8.655%
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BondMid pxYield
  • Nigeria 27Nov 2027100.8135.712%
  • Nigeria 28Sept 202899.8756.192%
  • Nigeria 29Mar 2029104.1256.493%
  • Nigeria 30Feb 2030100.8756.839%
  • Nigeria 31 JanJan 2031105.6257.177%
  • Nigeria 31 JunJun 2031109.6257.137%
  • Nigeria 32Feb 2032102.2507.351%
  • Nigeria 33Sept 203398.0007.752%
  • Nigeria 34Dec 2034114.8757.859%
  • Nigeria 36Jan 2036104.1257.987%
  • Nigeria 38Feb 203897.8757.982%
  • Nigeria 46Jan 2046104.7508.617%
  • Nigeria 47Nov 204791.8758.456%
  • Nigeria 49Jan 2049106.3758.598%
  • Nigeria 51Sept 205195.8758.655%

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