Africa Finance Corporation US$2bn syndicated term loan (26 lenders): Nigerian counsel to the lenders
- Value
- US$2bn
- Date
- 18 August 2026
- Status
- Closed
- Transaction type
- Syndicated Loan
- Practice area
- Banking and Finance
- Sector
- Banking and Financial Services
- Jurisdiction
- Multi-jurisdictional, Nigeria
- Client
- Lender syndicate (26 lenders) (Nigerian counsel to the lenders)
Summary
Aluko & Oyebode acted as Nigerian counsel to the 26-lender syndicate on the US$2bn syndicated term loan to Africa Finance Corporation.
Scope of legal work
Aluko & Oyebode acted as Nigerian counsel to the 26-lender syndicate on the US$2bn syndicated term loan to Africa Finance Corporation.
Advisers
| Lawyer | Firm | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Funmilayo Otsemobor | Aluko & Oyebode | Lead |
| Njideka Okafor | Aluko & Oyebode | Team member |
| Oluwaseyi Olayinka | Aluko & Oyebode | Team member |
Sources
Compiled by Meridian from the public announcements and filings listed under Sources.
- Aluko & Oyebode, firm transaction record (accessed October 2026)
- Meridian market dataset, October 2026: verification status Verified
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