You Are the Legal Owner
When shares are registered in your name through CSCS, you are the legal shareholder — not the platform or a nominee. This means dividends, bonuses, and rights issues come directly to you.
Beginner's Guide
A complete step-by-step guide for Nigerians who want to invest in the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and own shares directly in their own name.
To buy shares in Nigeria, you need three things in place before opening an account.
Your BVN is required to verify your identity as part of KYC regulations. All Nigerian bank account holders have one.
A Nigerian bank account is needed to fund your investments and receive any dividend payments.
You need an account with a SEC-regulated platform. With Shares Saver, you can open one free online — no broker visit required.
From signing up to holding shares registered in your own name.
Register online or via the mobile app. Enter your name, email address, and phone number. Registration is free and takes a few minutes.
Submit your BVN and a form of ID. Shares Saver verifies your identity in line with SEC and CBN KYC requirements. A CSCS account is created in your name as part of this process.
Browse NGX-listed companies available on the platform — from Dangote Cement and Zenith Bank to MTN Nigeria and Seplat Energy. Select the stock you want to own.
Decide how much you want to save each month toward your share purchase. Add funds from your Nigerian bank account. Shares Saver tracks your progress toward the purchase amount.
When your savings reach the target, Shares Saver instructs its regulated stockbroker partner to purchase the shares on your behalf. They are registered directly in your legal name via CSCS.
When shares are registered in your name through CSCS, you are the legal shareholder — not the platform or a nominee. This means dividends, bonuses, and rights issues come directly to you.
Because your shares are held in your own CSCS account, they are not at risk if Shares Saver were to close. Your ownership is independent of the platform.
Dividend payments from NGX-listed companies are credited directly to your Nigerian bank account. No waiting for a platform to redistribute funds.
Shares in your own CSCS account can be sold or transferred through any SEC-regulated stockbroker in Nigeria — you are not locked into a single platform.
Open a free account today and start building a portfolio of Nigerian stocks registered directly in your name.
To buy shares in Nigeria, you need a BVN, a Nigerian bank account, and an account with a SEC-regulated platform. Open a free Shares Saver account online, complete identity verification, choose a stock listed on the NGX, and start saving towards your first purchase.
Yes. A CSCS account is required for shares to be registered in your name. When you use Shares Saver, a CSCS account is created automatically on your behalf during registration.
No. Through Shares Saver, everything is handled online. Shares Saver partners with SEC-regulated stockbrokers who execute trades on your behalf without requiring an in-person visit.
There is no fixed minimum. The amount depends on the price of the shares you want. Shares Saver is designed for regular savers — you build up a monthly savings amount and buy when you reach the share price.
Yes. Shares bought through Shares Saver are registered directly in your legal name via a CSCS account — not held in a pooled fund or as a platform balance.
Buying shares through SEC-regulated channels is a regulated activity. The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) oversees the market and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulates stockbrokers. Shares Saver works exclusively with SEC-regulated broker partners.
Join Nigerian investors using Shares Saver to buy shares online and own them directly in their name through SEC-regulated stockbrokers.