Nigeria's Eurobonds Retreat After Govt's Plan to Restructure Debts PremiumTimesng: Nigeria
"For the larger portfolio of debt, we have just appointed a consultant," Mrs Ahmed told Bloomberg TV.
Priced at 56.79 cents on the dollar in London at midday, bonds having 2047 as their expiry had fallen from Tuesday's level of 58.37 cents. Those due in 2049 and 2051 dropped as well, according to Bloomberg data.
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