🇮🇹 Diaspora investing · Italy
Buy Nigerian shares from 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.
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.
BVN required
A valid BVN (Bank Verification Number) is required to open an account and invest.
Nigerian bank account required
Italian bank accounts (EUR) cannot be used for funding. A Nigerian bank account is required.
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.
Long-term wealth building
Shares Saver is designed for monthly, incremental investing — not short-term trading. Small regular contributions compound over time.
Managed entirely from Italy
Everything from onboarding to portfolio management is done through the Shares Saver app. No need to travel to Nigeria.
What Italy-based investors should know
Funding from Italy: use your Nigerian bank account
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 tax considerations
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.
Important disclaimer
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.
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