i-invest — review & details
A fixed-income-focused platform — Treasury bills, Eurobonds, commercial paper and fixed deposits in one app. Good for the lower-risk end, but still not a bank deposit.
i-invest
★★★★☆
SEC-regulated platform
Regulation
Not NDIC-insured
Deposit Safety
T-bills ~17%/yr (indicative)
Typical Return
T-bills, Eurobonds, fixed income
Best For
fixed
Access
Pros
- Direct access to T-bills (FGN-backed) + fixed income
- Lower-risk end of the spectrum
- One app for several fixed-income products
Cons
- Platform itself is not NDIC-insured
- Fixed terms limit access to your money
- Yields track CBN rates — they move
Fees, eligibility & documents
Fees
Monthly account feeNone
Product feesMay apply per instrument
AccessFixed terms limit early access
Eligibility
- 18+ Nigerian resident
- Active BVN
- A Nigerian bank account to fund and withdraw
Documents needed
- BVN
- Valid ID (NIN, passport or driver's licence)
- Phone number / selfie for KYC
How i-invest compares in savings & fixed deposits
| i-invest | Cowrywise | PiggyVest | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulation | SEC-regulated platform | SEC-licensed platform (not a bank) | SEC-registered (not a bank) |
| Deposit Safety | Not NDIC-insured | Not NDIC-insured | Not NDIC-insured |
| Typical Return | T-bills ~17%/yr (indicative) | ~7–20%/yr (fund-dependent) | ~5–20%/yr savings; up to ~35% invest |
| Best For | T-bills, Eurobonds, fixed income | Mutual funds, naira + dollar, Halal | Saving discipline + auto-save |
| Visit i-invest → | Visit Cowrywise → | Visit PiggyVest → |
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