🇬🇧 Diaspora Investing · United Kingdom
Nigerian citizens living across Britain — in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds or anywhere in the United Kingdom — 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. Non-Nigerians cannot invest at this time, regardless of where they live.
A valid BVN (Bank Verification Number) is required. Your BVN links your identity to Nigeria's banking system and must be provided during onboarding.
You must fund your account through a Nigerian bank account. UK bank accounts cannot be used for funding.
The process is digital and done entirely through the Shares Saver app. You create an account, complete identity verification with your Nigerian international passport, set up a monthly savings plan, and fund it from your Nigerian bank account. Shares Saver then instructs a regulated Nigerian stockbroker to purchase and register your shares in your name.
UK bank accounts (GBP or otherwise) cannot be used to fund your Shares Saver account. You will need an active Nigerian bank account to fund investments. Many Nigerians in Britain use remittance services to send GBP to their Nigerian naira account, then fund from there. Nigerian shares are priced in Naira (₦) on the NGX.
Unlike some platforms where your portfolio is just a balance view, Shares Saver works so that purchased shares are registered directly in your legal name with the relevant Nigerian registrar. Your ownership record exists independently of the Shares Saver platform.
Shares Saver does not provide tax advice. UK residents may have reporting or tax obligations under HMRC rules when investing in overseas assets. Please consult a UK-qualified tax adviser before investing. This page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment or tax advice.
Yes — but only Nigerian citizens are currently eligible. If you are a Nigerian citizen living in the United Kingdom, 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 to invest through Shares Saver. Your BVN links your identity to Nigeria's banking system. If you do not yet have a BVN, you will need to obtain one before you can invest.
Yes. A Nigerian bank account is required. Shares Saver does not accept foreign (UK) bank accounts for funding. You must fund your account through your Nigerian bank account. Many Nigerians in Britain use remittance services to send GBP to their Nigerian naira account, then fund their Shares Saver account from there.
Currently, Shares Saver is only available to Nigerian citizens. If you hold dual citizenship (Nigerian and British), you are eligible as long as you have a valid BVN and a Nigerian bank account.
Shares Saver does not provide tax advice. UK residents investing in overseas assets may have reporting or tax obligations under HMRC rules. You should consult a UK-qualified tax adviser before investing.
Because your shares are registered in your own name with the relevant Nigerian registrar — not held in a pooled structure by Shares Saver — your legal ownership record exists independently of the Shares Saver platform.
Create a free account to get started. Your shares will be registered in your name through regulated Nigerian broker execution.