Direct ownership in your name
Your shares are registered in your legal name with the Nigerian registrar — not in a pool or nominee account. You own specific shares in specific companies.
🇮🇹 Diaspora Investing · Italy
Nigerian citizens living in Italy — in Rome, Milan, Naples, Turin 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.
Shares Saver is currently only available to Nigerian citizens.
A valid BVN (Bank Verification Number) is required to open an account and invest.
Italian bank accounts (EUR) cannot be used for funding. A Nigerian bank account is required.
Italy has one of the largest Nigerian communities in continental Europe, with significant populations in cities like Rome, Milan, and Turin. Many Nigerians in Italy maintain strong ties to family and business interests in Nigeria. Owning NGX-listed shares is one way to build a formal, regulated financial stake in Nigeria from your base in Italy.
Your shares are registered in your legal name with the Nigerian registrar — not in a pool or nominee account. You own specific shares in specific companies.
Shares Saver is designed for monthly, incremental investing — not short-term trading. Small regular contributions compound over time.
Everything from onboarding to portfolio management is done through the Shares Saver app. No need to travel to Nigeria.
Italian bank accounts (EUR) cannot be used to fund Shares Saver directly. You will need to fund through your Nigerian bank account. Many Nigerians in Italy use remittance services to transfer EUR to their Nigerian naira account first.
Italian residents are taxed on worldwide income. Foreign share investments and dividends from Nigeria may be subject to Italian capital gains tax (imposta sui capital gains) and income reporting via the Dichiarazione dei Redditi. Shares Saver does not provide tax advice — consult a qualified Italian commercialista 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 Italy, 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. Italian bank accounts (EUR) cannot be used to fund your Shares Saver account. Many Nigerians in Italy use remittance services to send EUR to their Nigerian naira account, then fund from there.
Shares Saver does not provide tax advice. Italian residents may have reporting obligations to the Agenzia delle Entrate for foreign income and assets. Consult a qualified Italian commercialista (tax adviser) before investing.
Yes. Shares are registered in your legal name with the relevant Nigerian registrar — regardless of your Italian residency. Your ownership record is independent of the Shares Saver platform.
Create a free account to get started. You will need a valid BVN and Nigerian bank account.