Green Bonds & ESG Debt Instruments

NCDF Green Bonds & ESG Debt — Institutional Climate Finance for National Development

Institutional Overview

The NCDF Green Bonds & ESG Debt Programme is NCDF Invest’s institutional capital markets platform for climate-aligned debt issuance — structured to mobilize long-term, lower-cost capital for Nigeria’s infrastructure, energy transition, healthcare, housing, education, and social development priorities.

ESG Debt Instrument Strategy

  • Green Bonds
  • Social Impact Bonds
  • Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Bonds
  • Sustainable Development Notes
  • Blended PPP Credit Structures
  • ESG Project-Linked Debt Syndications

This dedicated platform aligns NCDF Invest with:

  • This dedicated platform aligns NCDF Invest with:
  • Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan 2060
  • Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
  • UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • Global ESG Capital Markets & Climate Finance Institutions

Target Investment Sectors

  • ✅ Renewable Energy Infrastructure (Utility-Scale & Distributed Solar)
  • ✅ Affordable & Climate-Resilient Housing
  • ✅ Healthcare PPP Facility Development
  • ✅ Agro-Processing Industrial Export Platforms
  • ✅ Circular Economy Industrial Parks
  • ✅ Education Infrastructure PPPs
  • ✅ Smart City Urban Infrastructure
  • ✅ National Climate Mitigation & Adaptation Projects

Why Green Bonds at NCDF Invest?

  • ✅ Nigeria’s first fully integrated PPP fund manager actively issuing green-aligned capital market debt
  • ✅ Embedded PPP project pipelines fully eligible for ESG bond issuance
  • ✅ SEC Nigeria regulatory compliance with FMDQ/NGX listing eligibility
  • ✅ Direct engagement with global climate finance DFIs & multilateral ESG institutions
  • ✅ Full environmental impact reporting, third-party audits, and carbon reduction accounting integrated at project level

ESG Debt Governance & Transparency

  • SEC Nigeria regulatory compliance (Capital Markets Issuer)
  • NGX/FMDQ Green Bond Listing Platforms
  • IFC Performance Standards & Global ESG Reporting Compliance
  • Independent Impact Verification & Carbon Accounting
  • Quarterly Debt Holder Reporting & Public Disclosures
  • International Third-Party Environmental Auditors
  • Embedded Social Return on Investment (SROI) Audits

Target Green Bond Programme Size

Key Performance Indicators We Track
Debt Programme Initial Issuance Target
Green Bond Series A ₦100 Billion
Social Impact Bond Series ₦50 Billion
ESG PPP Project-Linked Notes ₦50 Billion
International Climate Finance (USD-Denominated) $100 Million USD

Contact ESG Capital Markets Des

Email: [email protected]

Tel: +234 70 1888 8063

Development Impact

  • Over 1.2 million tons of projected CO₂ reduction across full project lifecycle
  • 25,000 jobs created across construction, operations & maintenance
  • Climate-adaptive national infrastructure assets for long-term resilience
  • Social infrastructure expansion for healthcare, education & housing access