World Bank flags US$6.4bn of Nigerian Eurobond principal maturing through 2030

On 8 October 2026 the World Bank’s October 2026 Africa Economic Update reported that Nigeria has about US$6.4 billion of sovereign Eurobond principal scheduled to mature between 2024 and 2030, concentrating refinancing risk and raising sensitivity to global interest rates and emerging‑market risk sentiment.

The World Bank’s breakdown implies Nigeria will face recurring rollover decisions as dollar‑denominated principal comes due; if global benchmark yields or EM risk premia rise, Nigeria may need to refinance at materially higher coupons or rely more on liability‑management, which would increase future debt‑service costs and constrain fiscal space. This is conditional on market access and DMO choices and does not imply immediate price moves.

Monitor Nigeria Debt Management Office announcements on planned liability‑management operations and the World Bank’s next debt‑profile update.