🇨🇦 Diaspora investing · Canada
Buy Nigerian shares from Canada
Nigerian citizens living in Canada — in Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, Ottawa or anywhere across the country — can buy and own NGX-listed shares directly in their own name through Shares Saver. A valid BVN and Nigerian bank account are required.
A Nigerian bank account. Many people abroad send money to their naira account first, then fund from there.
A valid Bank Verification Number and your Nigerian international passport. Nigerian citizens only.
Registered to your legal name with the Nigerian registrar and the CSCS — not a platform balance.
Eligibility
Who can invest
Nigerian citizens only
Shares Saver is currently only available to Nigerian citizens. Non-Nigerians cannot invest at this time, regardless of where they live.
BVN required
A valid BVN (Bank Verification Number) is required. Your BVN links your identity to Nigeria's banking system and must be provided during onboarding.
Nigerian bank account required
You must fund your account through a Nigerian bank account. Canadian bank accounts cannot be used for funding.
What Canada-based investors should know
How buying works from Canada
The process is fully digital and completed through the Shares Saver app. You create an account, complete identity verification, choose an NGX-listed company, set up a monthly savings plan, and fund it from your Nigerian bank account. Shares Saver instructs a regulated Nigerian stockbroker to purchase and register your shares in your name.
Funding from Canada: use your Nigerian bank account
Canadian bank accounts (CAD) cannot be used to fund your Shares Saver account directly. You will need an active Nigerian bank account. Many Nigerians in Canada use remittance services to move CAD to their Nigerian naira account, then fund their Shares Saver account from there. Nigerian shares are priced in Naira (₦) on the NGX.
Your shares are in your name
Unlike some platforms where your portfolio is just a balance view, Shares Saver works so that purchased shares are registered directly in your legal name with the relevant Nigerian registrar. Your ownership record exists independently of the Shares Saver platform.
Tax disclaimer
Shares Saver does not provide tax advice. Canadian residents may have reporting or tax obligations under CRA rules when investing in foreign assets. Please consult a Canada-qualified tax adviser before investing. This page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment or tax advice.
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