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Your Shares. Your Name.
Real Ownership. Not Just a Balance.

When you buy shares through Shares Saver, they are registered directly in your own name through regulated Nigerian stockbrokers — not pooled in a fund, not sitting as a balance inside an app.

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What Direct Share Ownership Means

The key difference is whose name appears on the share register.

Other Investment Apps

  • ✕You see a balance on a screen
  • ✕Assets may be held in a collective pool
  • ✕You own units, not shares in a specific company
  • ✕Your "ownership" depends entirely on the platform
  • ✕If the platform is dissolved, recovery can be complex

Shares Saver

  • Shares registered directly in your legal name
  • Held by regulated stockbroker on your behalf
  • You own specific shares in specific companies
  • Your ownership is independent of the platform
  • Your shares remain yours regardless of what happens to any app

How Your Shares Become Yours

  1. 1

    You choose which NSE-listed company to invest in

    Select from the companies available on the Shares Saver platform. These are Nigerian companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX).

  2. 2

    Shares Saver instructs a regulated stockbroker

    Your purchase request is relayed to one of our regulated stockbroker partners, who are licensed to execute trades on the Nigerian Exchange.

  3. 3

    Shares are purchased on the market

    The broker buys shares at market price. The transaction is subject to all standard NGX exchange controls and broker regulations.

  4. 4

    Shares are registered in your name

    Following settlement, the shares are registered directly in your legal name with the relevant registrar — not in a collective pool and not under any nominee name.

  5. 5

    You receive ownership documentation

    Your shareholding is recorded and accessible through your Shares Saver account and directly with the relevant broker and registrar.

Benefits of Owning Shares Directly in Your Name

True Legal Ownership

Your name is on the share register. This is legal ownership of shares in a specific company, not a contractual claim on an app balance.

Dividend Rights

As a registered shareholder you are entitled to dividends declared by the company, paid according to your registered holding.

Independent of Any Platform

Because your shares are registered with the broker and registrar in your name, they cannot simply disappear if a digital platform shuts down.

Long-Term Wealth Building

Direct ownership is a proven foundation for building long-term wealth through compound growth, dividends, and share price appreciation.

Direct Ownership Questions Answered

What does direct share ownership mean?

Direct share ownership means the shares you buy are registered in your own legal name on the share register, not held in a collective fund or on your behalf by a nominee company.

What is the difference between direct ownership and a fund or ETF?

In a fund or ETF you own units in a pool of assets, not the underlying shares themselves. With direct share ownership you hold actual shares in specific companies, registered in your name.

How does Shares Saver register my shares in my name?

Shares Saver coordinates your purchases through regulated stockbroker partners who execute trades on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). The resulting shares are registered directly in your name with the appropriate registrar.

What proof of ownership do I receive?

Your shareholding is recorded with the relevant broker and registrar in your name. You can access ownership documentation through your Shares Saver account.

What happens to my shares if Shares Saver closes?

Because your shares are registered in your own name and held through regulated brokers, they remain yours. You can access and manage them directly through your broker.

Start Building Real Share Ownership Today

Use the Shares Saver investment app to buy NSE-listed stocks directly in your own name.

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