Good morning sir. Please is there any other thing I need to do after buying shares? Because since last two months ago that I bought shares I have not received any dividends from them.
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Good morning sir. Please is there any other thing I need to do after buying shares? Because since last two months ago that I bought shares I have not received any dividends from them.
buying shares alone is not enough to start receiving dividends immediately in Nigeria. There are a few conditions that must be met first—and timing is the biggest reason you haven’t seen anything yet. Let’s break it down properly. ⚠️ 1. You only get dividends if the company declares one Not all sharRead more
buying shares alone is not enough to start receiving dividends immediately in Nigeria. There are a few conditions that must be met first—and timing is the biggest reason you haven’t seen anything yet.
See lessLet’s break it down properly.
⚠️ 1. You only get dividends if the company declares one
Not all shares pay dividends regularly.
A company must:
Make profit
Decide to pay dividend
Announce it officially
If no dividend is declared, nothing will be paid—no matter how long you hold.
⏳ 2. Timing matters (this is likely your issue)
Dividends are not paid monthly.
On the Nigerian Exchange Limited:
Most companies pay once or twice a year
Some haven’t paid yet this year
👉 So if you bought shares 2 months ago, it’s very possible:
The company hasn’t declared dividends yet
Or you bought after the qualification date
📅 3. You must buy BEFORE the qualification date
Every dividend has:
Qualification date (closure date)
Payment date
👉 If you bought after the qualification date, you will NOT receive that dividend.
You’ll have to wait for the next one.
🧾 4. Register for E-Dividend (VERY IMPORTANT)
Even if dividends are declared, you won’t receive money unless you complete your e-dividend mandate.
Do this through your registrar or your broker.
Registrars in Nigeria include:
Datamax Registrars Limited
First Registrars & Investor Services Limited
👉 What you need:
Bank account details
BVN
Completed e-dividend form
Without this, dividends may:
Remain unpaid
Or go into old records (warrants)
🏦 5. Check where your dividend is going
From your previous question, you noticed dividends entered another account.
That’s because:
Dividend payment is tied to your CSCS/registrar record, not your app alone
👉 Your stock account is linked to:
A Clearing House Number (CHN) via Central Securities Clearing System Plc
If details there are different, dividends go there.
✅ 6. What you should do now (practical steps)
Step 1: Confirm dividend status
Check if your companies have declared dividends
You can ask your broker or check NGX announcements
Step 2: Confirm qualification
Ask yourself:
Did I buy before the qualification date?
If NO → wait for next cycle
Step 3: Fix your e-dividend
Ensure your bank details are correctly registered
Confirm with your registrar
Step 4: Check your CSCS details
Ask your broker: “Which bank account is linked to my CHN?”
Step 5: Be patient
2 months is too short in dividend investing.
💡 Reality Check (Important)
If your goal is:
Regular income monthly → stocks alone won’t do that
Combine with money market funds
If your goal is:
Wealth + yearly cash flow → you’re on the right track
🧠 Bottom Line
You will receive dividends ONLY if:
The company declares it
You bought before qualification date
Your e-dividend is set up correctly
Your CSCS details are accurate