🇵🇹 Diaspora Investing · Portugal
Nigerian citizens living in Portugal — in Lisbon, Porto, Braga 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.
Portuguese bank accounts (EUR) cannot be used for funding. A Nigerian bank account is required.
Portugal has become an increasingly popular destination for Nigerian professionals, students, and those seeking EU residency pathways. Lisbon in particular has a growing Nigerian community. Shares Saver allows Nigerians in Portugal to maintain a formal financial stake in Nigeria by owning NGX-listed shares registered directly in their name.
Portuguese 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 naira first, then fund your investment account.
Portuguese residents are taxed on worldwide income. Foreign investment income and capital gains from Nigerian shares may be subject to IRS Portuguese (Imposto sobre o Rendimento das Pessoas Singulares). Consult a qualified 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 Portugal, 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. Portuguese bank accounts (EUR) cannot be used to fund your Shares Saver account. Many Nigerians in Portugal use remittance services to transfer EUR to their Nigerian naira account first.
Shares Saver does not provide tax advice. Portuguese residents are taxed on worldwide income under Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira rules. Foreign investment income may need to be declared. Consult a qualified Portuguese tax adviser (contabilista or consultant fiscal) before investing.
Yes. Shares are registered in your legal name with the relevant Nigerian registrar, regardless of your Portuguese residency.
Create a free account to get started. You will need a valid BVN and Nigerian bank account.