🇵🇹 Diaspora investing · Portugal
Buy Nigerian shares from 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.
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
Only Nigerian citizens are currently eligible to invest through Shares Saver.
BVN required
A valid BVN (Bank Verification Number) is required to open an account and invest.
Nigerian bank account required
Portuguese bank accounts (EUR) cannot be used for funding. A Nigerian bank account is required.
What Portugal-based investors should know
Funding from Portugal: use your Nigerian bank account
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 tax considerations
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.
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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