The federal government is set to raise N25 Billion in its third Green Bond Issuance slated for 2020.
Minister of Environment Dr Muhammad Mahood Abubakar, disclosed this to stock brokers on the trading floor of Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE).
The minister who had the privilege to close the market, by sounding the closing Gong, commended the brokers’ contributions towards economic growth.
While he explained that the third green bond will focus on environmental related projects, which is aimed at improving our wellbeing.
On his part, the chief executive officer of the NSE, Oscar Onyema said the coming of the minister shows the confidence placed on the stock exchange.