«Rather, the substitution of domestic debt with relatively cheaper and long - term external debt will lead to a significant decrease in debt service costs. (punchng.com)
«Issuance of Eurobond in the ICM and / or loans syndication by the banks in the sum of $ 3bn for refinancing of maturing domestic debts obligations of the Federal Government of Nigeria, while looking forward to the timely approval of the National Assembly to enable Nigerians to take advantage of these opportunities for funding.» (punchng.com)
The President further explained that in addition to the implementation of the approved external borrowing plan and in order to reduce debt service levels and lengthen the tenor profile of the debt stock, the Federal Government sought to substitute maturing domestic debts with less expensive long - term external debts. (punchng.com)