From creating your account to owning NSE-listed stocks directly in your name — here is the complete step-by-step journey through the Shares Saver investment app.
Download the Shares Saver investment app or sign up at sharessaver.com. Registration is free. Provide your basic personal details to get started.
Takes less than 5 minutes.Upload your identity documents — a valid Nigerian ID, passport, or driver's licence — to verify your identity in line with Nigerian KYC (Know Your Customer) regulations.
Usually approved within 1–3 business days.Browse the available companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and select the one you want to invest in. Shares Saver offers a curated selection of established Nigerian companies.
Pick one or multiple companies.Set the amount you want to save each month towards buying shares. Shares Saver creates a structured plan that helps you invest regularly and consistently over time.
Start with whatever amount suits you.Add money to your Shares Saver account using your preferred payment method. Funds are held securely while your savings plan accumulates towards a purchase.
Multiple funding options available.Once your savings plan reaches the threshold for a purchase, Shares Saver instructs one of its regulated stockbroker partners to buy your shares on the NGX at market price.
All brokers are fully regulated.After market settlement, the shares you purchased are registered directly in your legal name with the relevant registrar — not in a collective fund, not as a platform balance.
This is the key difference. You own the shares.View your shareholding, track value over time, access ownership documentation, and set up future contributions — all from within the Shares Saver app.
Your dashboard. Your portfolio.Many investment apps stop at "we bought shares on your behalf." Shares Saver goes further: your shares are registered directly in your own legal name — not in a pool, not as a platform credit. You are the registered shareholder.
What Is Direct Share Ownership?Account setup and verification typically takes 1–3 business days. Share purchases are executed once your savings plan reaches the target amount and sufficient funds are available.
No. Shares Saver manages the relationship with regulated stockbroker partners on your behalf. You only need a Shares Saver account.
Shares Saver is designed for regular savers. The minimum contribution amount depends on your chosen company and current share price. Start with what you can afford.
You can pause or cancel your savings plan at any time from within the app. Any shares already registered in your name remain yours.
Join investors using the Shares Saver investment app to own Nigerian stocks directly in their name.