🇫🇮 Diaspora Investing · Finland
Nigerian citizens living in Finland — in Helsinki, Tampere, Turku, Oulu 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.
Only Nigerian citizens are currently eligible to invest through Shares Saver.
A valid BVN (Bank Verification Number) is required to open an account and invest.
Finnish bank accounts (EUR) cannot be used for funding. A Nigerian bank account is required.
Finland has a small but established Nigerian community, with many Nigerians living in Helsinki and other cities as students, healthcare professionals, and technology workers. Shares Saver provides a way to maintain a formal financial connection to Nigeria by owning NGX-listed shares registered directly in your legal name — all managed digitally from Finland.
Finnish bank accounts (EUR) cannot be used to fund Shares Saver directly. You will need your Nigerian bank account. Use a remittance service to transfer EUR to your Nigerian naira account, then fund your investment from there.
Finnish residents pay income tax on worldwide income to Verohallinto. Foreign investment income and dividends from Nigerian shares may be taxable in Finland. Shares Saver does not provide tax advice — consult a Finnish tax adviser before investing.
This page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment, tax, or legal advice. The value of shares can fall as well as rise.
Yes — but only Nigerian citizens are currently eligible. If you are a Nigerian citizen living in Finland, you can buy shares listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) through Shares Saver, provided you have a valid BVN and an active Nigerian bank account.
Yes. A BVN (Bank Verification Number) is required. Your BVN links your identity to Nigeria's banking system and must be provided during onboarding.
Yes. A Nigerian bank account is required. Finnish bank accounts (EUR) cannot be used to fund your Shares Saver account. Many Nigerians in Finland use remittance services to transfer EUR to their Nigerian naira account first.
Shares Saver does not provide tax advice. Finnish residents are taxed by Verohallinto (Finnish Tax Administration) on worldwide income. Foreign investment income and capital gains may be taxable in Finland. Consult a qualified Finnish tax adviser before investing.
Yes. Shares are registered in your legal name with the relevant Nigerian registrar, regardless of your Finnish residency.
Create a free account to get started. You will need a valid BVN and Nigerian bank account.