
Syndicated loans play a vital role in financing Nigerian companies, especially those operating in capital-intensive industries like oil and gas, infrastructure, and manufacturing. Despite their importance, these loans often carry substantial costs such as interest charges, various fees, and regulatory compliance expenses, which can make borrowing less affordable for local firms. This paper examines the different cost elements tied to syndicated loans in Nigeria, the pricing strategies adopted by lending institutions, and the impact of regulatory frameworks on how these loans are priced. Additionally, it presents an advocacy viewpoint that calls for more equitable pricing models, stronger negotiation tactics by borrowers, and supportive regulatory measures. Drawing on real-life case studies from Nigeria’s syndicated loan market, the paper outlines effective practices and suggests policies to enhance pricing transparency and promote borrower-friendly terms.
Business Management, Business Financing. Cost of Loans. Syndicated Loans. Nigeria. Local Firms.
Business Management, Business Financing. Cost of Loans. Syndicated Loans. Nigeria. Local Firms.
| citations This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically). | 0 | |
| popularity This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network. | Average | |
| influence This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically). | Average | |
| impulse This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network. | Average |
