Nigerian Share Tracing Service

Find My Shares in Nigeria

Run a global search for shares in Nigeria across brokers and registrars with our comprehensive CSCS-powered process. Trace lost or forgotten investments in the Nigerian capital market.

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Global Search for Shares in Nigeria: What It Means

A global search for shares in Nigeria is a structured tracing process that checks records across brokers and registrars to find holdings in your legal name.

This page is designed for investors who know they bought shares in the past but no longer have complete records, portfolio visibility, or dividend correspondence.

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What Is a Share Search?

A Global Search is a comprehensive search of all your shares across the Nigerian capital market. Conducted through the Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS), it checks every brokerage firm and registrar to find shares registered in your name.

This is not a share transfer service. It is a discovery service that tells you exactly what shares you own and where they are held. Once you know what you have, you can decide whether to consolidate, sell, or simply keep track of your investments.

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Why Are My Shares Missing?

In Nigeria, every investor in the capital market has their shares warehoused in the Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS). However, over the years, shares can become difficult to locate for several reasons:

  • Address changes — If you moved without updating your contact details with your stockbroker or registrar, correspondence and dividends may have stopped reaching you.
  • Multiple brokers — You may have purchased shares through different stockbrokers over the years, each holding separate records.
  • Inherited shares — Shares received through inheritance may not have been formally transferred to your name.
  • Old physical certificates — Before dematerialisation, shares were tracked via paper certificates. Losing the certificate does not mean losing ownership — the registrar still has records.
  • Company mergers and name changes — Companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange may have changed names or merged, making it harder to recognise your holdings.

The good news: non-receipt, misplacement, or damage of physical share certificates does not invalidate your ownership. Your records exist with the registrars and can be recovered through a Global Search.

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How It Works

Step 1. Provide Your Details

Enter your full name, date of birth, and contact details as they may appear in broker records.

Step 2. Add Your Address History

Provide at least 3 years of address history. We recommend covering 10 years for the most thorough search.

Step 3. Complete KYC Verification

Upload your identity documents so registrars can verify your ownership claims.

Step 4. Pay & Submit

Pay the one-time service fee and sign the authorisation form. We handle the rest.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

One-time fee

₦10,000/ $10 USD
  • Full search across all Nigerian registrars
  • Comprehensive results report
  • Secure document handling
  • Support throughout the process
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a global search for shares in Nigeria?+
A global search for shares in Nigeria is a market-wide tracing process that checks broker and registrar records across the Nigerian capital market to identify all shareholdings registered in your name.
How long does a global share search take?+
Results are typically delivered within a few business days after identity verification and receipt of your signed authorisation form. The exact timeline depends on the number of registrars and brokers involved.
What information do I need to submit the search?+
You need your full legal name, date of birth, at least three years of address history, a government-issued ID for KYC verification, and payment of the one-time ₦10,000 service fee.
Can I run a search if I have lost my share certificate?+
Yes. Losing a paper share certificate does not mean losing ownership. Registrar records are separate from physical certificates — the search traces your name in both electronic and paper records without needing the original certificate.
Is this the same as transferring or selling my shares?+
No. The search is a discovery service only. It tells you what you own and where those shares are held. Transfers, sales, or consolidations are separate steps you can take once the search results are confirmed.
What happens to unclaimed dividends found during the search?+
Once you know which companies hold records in your name, you can contact each registrar to claim outstanding dividends. Completing an e-dividend mandate with each registrar ensures future dividends are paid directly to your bank account.
Can I search for shares inherited from a deceased parent or relative?+
Yes. If a relative passed away and you believe they held Nigerian shares, the search can trace holdings registered in their name using their full name, date of birth, and address history. Estate administration documents (probate or letters of administration) will be needed before shares can be transferred to beneficiaries.
Who is this service for?+
The service is for anyone who has lost track of Nigerian shareholdings — whether from using multiple brokers over the years, changing address without updating records, holding old paper certificates, or trying to locate shares belonging to a deceased family member.

Learn More About Lost Share Recovery

If you are tracing an old Nigerian shareholding, these guides explain how brokers, registrars, and recovery processes usually fit together.

What Is a Global Search for Shares in Nigeria?Understand scope, required details, and what results to expect from a proper search.How to Find Lost Shares in NigeriaA step-by-step guide to tracing forgotten or fragmented shareholdings.What Registrars and Brokers Do in the Nigerian Stock MarketUnderstand the different roles each party plays in your ownership records.How to Recover Old Share Records in NigeriaWhat usually happens after a missing shareholding has been located.
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