A pornographic video interrupted Nigeria’s investor call on Thursday during a hybrid roadshow for a $500 million domestic bond. The incident, linked to hackers, lasted 10 seconds before the session was cut off. The Debt Management Office has yet to comment on the disruption.
On Thursday, a bizarre interruption occurred during an investor call organized by Nigeria's Debt Management Office (DMO), aimed at attracting dollar investments. The hybrid roadshow, intended to promote the federal government’s dollar-denominated domestic bond, was unexpectedly disrupted by a pornographic video clip.
The video, which lasted approximately 10 seconds, was reportedly shown during a Zoom meeting with investors. The explicit content, featuring a man engaged in sexual activity, caught participants off guard. The incident, believed to be caused by hackers, led to the immediate disconnection of the online session.
The DMO has yet to release an official statement regarding the security breach. However, an anonymous attendee confirmed the disturbance to TheCable, describing the scene as both shocking and embarrassing.
The disrupted call was meant to discuss the issuance of a $500 million domestic bond scheduled for August 19. The bond aims to bolster Nigeria’s economic reforms and attract investment from both local and international sources. Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, emphasized the bond’s importance for Nigeria's financial system and its potential to engage Nigerians abroad and other global investors.
Despite the incident, Edun expressed optimism about the bond’s launch and the country’s readiness to proceed. He acknowledged the unexpected nature of financial markets but remained confident about Nigeria’s forthcoming economic initiatives.
