🇬🇧 Diaspora investing · United Kingdom
Buy Nigerian shares from the UK
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.
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. Non-Nigerians cannot invest at this time, regardless of where they live.
BVN required
A valid BVN (Bank Verification Number) is required. Your BVN links your identity to Nigeria's banking system and must be provided during onboarding.
Nigerian bank account required
You must fund your account through a Nigerian bank account. UK bank accounts cannot be used for funding.
What United Kingdom-based investors should know
How buying works from the UK
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.
Funding from the UK: use your Nigerian bank account
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.
Your shares are in your name
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.
Tax disclaimer
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.
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