🌍 Diaspora investing · the diaspora
Nigerian shares for diaspora investors
The Nigerian diaspora can buy and own NGX-listed shares directly in their own name through Shares Saver, wherever they live. Regulated stockbroker partners handle execution and registration.
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, wherever they live.
BVN required
A valid Bank Verification Number links your identity to Nigeria’s banking system and is needed at onboarding.
Nigerian bank account required
Contributions are funded from a Nigerian bank account; foreign accounts cannot be used.
Why diaspora Nigerians invest in NGX shares
A stake in the Nigerian economy
Many diaspora Nigerians want to participate in the growth of Nigerian companies and sectors — banking, consumer goods, telecoms, oil and gas — from wherever they live.
Long-term wealth building
Shares Saver is designed for gradual, long-term investing, not speculative trading. Monthly savings plans let you build a portfolio steadily over time.
Dividend income
As a registered shareholder, you are entitled to dividends declared by the companies in your portfolio. Your connection to the company is direct.
Direct ownership — not just a balance
Shares are registered in your legal name with the relevant Nigerian registrar. You hold documented ownership, not just a platform balance view.
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