Compare 11 Shariah-compliant products from 8 providers available in Kano. Every listing includes Shariah oversight details, ratings, and direct provider links.
The newest entrant among Nigeria's Shariah funds, launched 29 November 2024 by ARM Investment Managers, one of Nigeria's largest independent asset managers. The open-ended fund buys sovereign and corporate sukuk rated at least BBB plus Mudarabah and Murabaha fixed-term contracts, and held ₦1.27bn at the January 2026 factsheet. Retail entry is ₦10,000 with ₦1,000 top-ups; institutions enter from ₦10m. Fees are a 1.5% management charge plus an incentive fee of up to 20% of returns above the composite benchmark (70% 3-year sovereign sukuk, 30% 91-day NITTY). The fund distributes semi-annually. Its first-year annualized return was 16.59% against an 18.94% benchmark at March 2025.
Best for: Investors already in the ARM ecosystem who want a Shariah-compliant income sleeve and are comfortable with a young fund and layered fees.
Type
Fixed Income Mutual Fund
Expense Ratio
2.48% annual expense ratio YTD at the January 2026 factsheet
Min Investment
₦10,000 retail (additional from ₦1,000); ₦10,000,000 institutional/HNI per the factsheet (ARM's website quotes ₦20,000,000)
Fee
1.5% of NAV per annum, plus an incentive fee of up to 20% of returns above the benchmark
Shariah-Compliant Fixed Income Mutual FundNationwideEst. 2024
Nigeria's sovereign Islamic bond programme, run by the Debt Management Office since September 2017 through the SPV FGN Roads Sukuk Company 1 Plc. Seven Ijara (lease) sukuk series have raised ₦1.3926trn for federal road projects, with rental rates from 11.20% (2020) to 19.75% (May 2025), paid half-yearly. The 2025 series drew ₦2.21trn of subscriptions for a ₦300bn offer, a 735% oversubscription. Retail investors participate from ₦10,000 during public offers via placement agents and issuing houses, and the certificates trade on the NGX and FMDQ. Proceeds have funded over 4,000km of roads and nine bridges across all six geopolitical zones plus the FCT.
Best for: Any Nigerian who wants sovereign-grade halal income at the highest compliant yields in the market and can hold to maturity or accept thin secondary liquidity.
Type
Sovereign Sukuk
Min Investment
₦10,000 (10 units of ₦1,000), multiples of ₦1,000 thereafter
Launched on 4 May 2020 as FBNQuest Asset Management's entry into Islamic investing, the FBN Halal Fund is now managed by First Asset Management after the FBN Holdings group rebranded to First HoldCo in 2025. It is an open-ended Islamic fixed income fund with ₦5.21bn in assets and a NAV of ₦152.87 per share on the current fund page. Minimum investment is ₦5,000 with a 90-day minimum holding period, a 1.50% management fee and a 1.70% total expense ratio. Income accrues daily and distributes annually. Custody sits with Standard Chartered Bank, and the fund is benchmarked to the FGN 3-year bond with a low-to-medium risk profile.
Best for: Medium-term halal savers who value a big-bank pedigree and transparent fee disclosure over named-scholar Shariah governance.
Type
Fixed Income Mutual Fund
Expense Ratio
1.70% total expense ratio
Min Investment
₦5,000
Fee
1.50% per annum
Islamic Fixed Income Mutual FundNationwideEst. 2020
A Lagos-based Islamic alternative investment platform, operating since at least 2021, that lets members fund specific deals rather than pooled funds: short-term business financing campaigns of 3-9 months paying monthly income, dollar-denominated co-investments in rental real estate in Dubai and the USA, and venture equity in ESG-focused startups. Halvest runs a members-only cooperative model under a cooperative and money lender's licence with an SCUML registration, with entities in Nigeria, Delaware and Ontario. Its own calculator illustrates ₦1,000,000 growing to about ₦1,340,000 in a year, roughly 34% net, based on average business-financing performance since 2021. It is not an SEC-registered capital market operator.
Best for: Experienced halal investors who already own funds and sukuk and want higher-yield, higher-risk private-market deals, sized as a satellite allocation they can afford to lose.
Type
Alternative Investment Platform
Islamic Alternative Investment Platform (Cooperative)Nationwide
The only Shariah-compliant ETF on the Nigerian Exchange. Launched August 2014 and listed that November, LOTUSHAL15 passively tracks the NGX Lotus Islamic Index, a 12-stock, AAOIFI-screened basket of large-cap NGX names such as MTN Nigeria, Dangote Cement and BUA Cement. Fund size was ₦2.962bn on the 13 March 2026 factsheet, NAV ₦88.69 per unit against a ₦128 NGX closing price. Management fee is 0.60%, the cheapest halal fund in Nigeria. The fund returned 50.57% in 2024, matching its index, and distributed ₦0.81 per unit in December 2025. It also publishes a purification figure: ₦0.10 per unit for FY2025.
Best for: Cost-conscious halal investors who already have a Nigerian brokerage account and want one-trade exposure to screened NGX blue chips, and who understand they must use limit orders in a thin market.
Type
Exchange Traded Fund
Expense Ratio
0.60% management fee; other fund expenses charged to the trust (₦23.2m other operating expenses in FY2024)
Min Investment
One unit on the NGX through any licensed stockbroker (₦128 closing price at 13 Mar 2026); direct creation/redemption requires a 5,000,000-unit block
Lotus Capital's flagship by assets: an open-ended Shariah-compliant fixed income fund holding ₦45.5bn at Q1 2026, launched in May 2016. It buys FGN and sub-sovereign sukuk, corporate sukuk, Ijarah and Murabaha contracts and places short-term funds with non-interest banks, and explicitly holds no treasury bills or interest deposits. NAV per unit was ₦1,308.22 with quarterly distributions, 35 paid since inception, the latest ₦42.10 per unit in December 2025. Minimum investment is just 5 units, minimum holding period 30 days, management fee 1.5% of NAV. Benchmark is a composite of the 3-year FGN bond and 90-day NITTY.
Best for: Savers and income investors who want the closest halal equivalent to a bond fund in Nigeria, with quarterly payouts and low volatility.
Type
Fixed Income Mutual Fund
Min Investment
5 units (about ₦6,540 at the Q1 2026 NAV of ₦1,308.22)
Fee
1.5% of NAV per annum
Shariah-Compliant Fixed Income Mutual FundNationwideEst. 2016
Nigeria's oldest halal mutual fund, launched in August 2008 by Lotus Capital, the SEC-registered pioneer of non-interest finance in Nigeria. The fund is an open-ended balanced vehicle mixing Shariah-screened NGX equities, sukuk and asset backed investments such as Ijarah leases and Murabaha trade contracts. Fund size was ₦8.58bn at 31 December 2025 with a NAV of ₦2.98 per unit. Entry is genuinely retail: ₦5,000 minimum initial and additional investment. Instead of a flat management fee it uses a 70:30 investor:manager profit share. Nairametrics reported a 35.85% return for H1 2026, second best among SEC-registered Shariah equity-type funds.
Best for: Nigerian investors with a 3-5 year horizon and moderate risk tolerance who want one diversified, scholar-certified halal fund rather than picking stocks or sukuk themselves.
Nigeria's largest Shariah-compliant equity fund. Launched in October 2013 by Stanbic IBTC Asset Management (SIAML), a Stanbic IBTC Holdings subsidiary within the Standard Bank group, the Imaan Fund invests at least 70% of its portfolio in Shariah-compliant NGX equities with the balance in sukuk and similar instruments. It was the best performing Shariah fund in Nigeria in H1 2026, returning 54.65% as NAV climbed to ₦31.9bn across 10,140 unitholders. Minimum investment is ₦5,000, the management fee 1.5% per annum, there is no minimum holding period and no penal exit charge. Risk is classed aggressive.
Best for: Growth-oriented halal investors with a 5+ year horizon who want maximum Shariah-screened NGX equity exposure inside a large, bank-backed fund.
An open-ended Islamic fixed income fund from Stanbic IBTC Asset Management, launched in August 2019 (SISFIF). The mandate is simple: at least 70% of the portfolio in sukuk, the rest in short-term Shariah-compliant fixed term instruments, with no conventional bonds or treasury bills. Minimum investment is ₦5,000 with no minimum holding period. The manager's platform quoted a unit price of ₦153.26 in 2026 with a year-to-date price change of 6.08%, a 1-year change of 12.62% and a 5-year change of 34.91%. Fund size was about ₦2.36bn in July 2026, serving roughly 3,390 unitholders. Management fee is 1.5% per annum.
Best for: Conservative halal savers who want sukuk-driven naira income with instant liquidity from a large bank-owned manager, and who do not need named-scholar documentation.
Type
Fixed Income Mutual Fund
Min Investment
₦5,000
Fee
1.5% per annum
Shariah-Compliant Fixed Income Mutual FundNationwideEst. 2019
United Capital Asset Management's dedicated sukuk fund, running since 2020 with ₦4.1bn under management at the March 2026 factsheet and a NAV of ₦1.2550 per unit. The portfolio blends FGN and sub-sovereign sukuk, corporate sukuk and placements with non-interest banks under Mudarabah and Murabaha contracts, inside governance ranges of 60-80% sukuk and 20-40% non-interest deposits. Entry takes ₦10,000 with ₦5,000 top-ups, a 90-day minimum holding period, a 1.5% management fee and a 1.8% total expense ratio. The benchmark is the 3-year FGN sovereign sukuk yield, and subscription is fully online through investnow.ng.
Best for: Halal income investors who want concentrated FGN and corporate sukuk exposure with online convenience and can leave money untouched for at least 90 days.
The Nigerian arm of the global halal robo-adviser. Wahed Ltd is registered with Nigeria's SEC as a fund/portfolio manager and appears on the SEC's fintech list as a licensed robo-adviser, making it one of the few app-based platforms with explicit local registration for Shariah-compliant investing. Users pick a risk level from very aggressive to conservative and Wahed allocates local naira model portfolios across sukuk, Ijarah and Murabaha-based income instruments and screened equities. The all-in fee for Nigeria is 1.50% per annum inclusive of VAT, charged monthly, with no charge on zero-balance accounts. Purification amounts are calculated and reported annually so clients can cleanse impermissible income.
Best for: Hands-off investors who want a diversified, scholar-governed halal portfolio managed automatically from their phone and will pay a premium fee for the convenience.
Type
Digital Investment Platform
Min Investment
Not published on the Nigeria site; accounts open from small naira balances via the app (global Wahed entities quote a US$500 activation minimum, which does not describe the Nigerian naira product)
Nigeria's Shariah fund market is growing fast but uneven in fees and disclosure. Four checks protect your return.
1
Fees First
Around 1.5% annual management is the norm for actively managed Shariah funds; the Lotus Halal Equity ETF's published 0.60% is the outlier, and ARM's fund adds a 20% incentive fee above its benchmark. Over years, the fee difference compounds materially.
2
Sukuk for the Stable Core
FGN Sukuk are FRACE-certified sovereign Ijarah instruments that have paid rental rates of 11.20% to 19.75% across seven series, with retail entry from N10,000 during offer windows. Sukuk-based funds offer the same exposure with daily liquidity.
3
Screening and Purification
Equity funds should publish their screening methodology and Shariah compliance reports covering purification of incidental non-compliant income. Direct stock investors carry the purification duty themselves.
4
Named Governance
Prefer managers who name their Shariah advisers publicly, as Lotus Capital does with its three-scholar board. Several managers disclose less; our transparency labels reflect exactly that gap.
Shariah Oversight in Kano
How providers available in Kano handle Shariah compliance verification
4 providers
Formal Shariah Board
Independent panel of scholars that reviews and approves products
4 providers
No Public Review
No formal Shariah board or fatwa published publicly
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about islamic investing in Kano
What makes an investment halal?
The business must be permissible (no alcohol, gambling, conventional finance) and the company's financial ratios must pass screening limits on interest-bearing debt and non-compliant income. Nigerian Shariah fund managers screen against these criteria under their Shariah boards, and the NGX Lotus Islamic Index tracks screened Nigerian equities.
Can I invest in halal funds from Kano?
Yes. All 11 products we list from 8 providers are accessible from Kano: Shariah-compliant mutual funds, the Lotus Halal Equity ETF, and FGN Sukuk offers are national products with online onboarding regardless of where the manager's offices sit.
What are the low-risk options?
Sukuk-based fixed income funds invest in FGN Sukuk and other Shariah-compliant paper; sovereign FGN Sukuk themselves have paid rental rates between 11.20% and 19.75% across the seven Ijarah series issued from 2017 to 2025, with retail entry from N10,000 during offer windows through placement agent banks. Shariah money market style funds park cash in non-interest bank placements and short sukuk.
How do I get halal stock market exposure?
Three routes: active Shariah equity funds (Nigeria has around 20 SEC-registered Shariah-compliant funds), the Lotus Halal Equity ETF on the NGX at a published 0.60% management fee, or direct purchase of screened NGX stocks through a brokerage account, using the NGX Lotus Islamic Index constituents as a starting point.
What should I check before choosing a fund?
The management fee (around 1.5% is the market norm for actively managed Shariah funds; ARM adds a 20% incentive fee above its benchmark), the fund's track record against its benchmark, the minimum investment, and the named Shariah advisers. Disclosure quality varies sharply between managers.
What Islamic microfinance serves Kano?
I-Care Microfinance Bank, licensed in 2017, is one of only three CBN-licensed non-interest microfinance banks in Nigeria and serves Kano. Honest caveat from our research: I-Care publishes essentially no product or pricing information online, so terms are only available at the branch. The CBN's July 2026 revocation of 46 microfinance licences closed 12 Kano institutions; I-Care was not among them.
Which national providers cover Kano?
All the national non-interest banks (Jaiz, TAJBank, Lotus, The Alternative Bank) serve Kano through branches, agents, and apps, and Noor Takaful's published office footprint includes the city. Funds, FGN Sukuk offers, and Fund VI pension switching are fully accessible digitally.
How to Choose the Right Option in Kano
A step-by-step guide to evaluating islamic investing providers
1
Verify Shariah governance
Check whether the provider has an Advisory Committee of Experts under the CBN's non-interest banking framework, or named Shariah advisers for funds and takaful under SEC Nigeria and NAICOM rules. Named scholars and published Shariah rulings are the strongest signals.
2
Compare financing structures
Understand whether the product uses Diminishing Musharakah, Murabaha, Ijarah, Mudarabah, or Wakalah. Each has different risk, ownership, and cost implications, especially for early settlement.
3
Check branch and city coverage
Some products are offered nationwide through large branch networks or digital apps; others are limited to specific cities. Confirm the provider serves your city before applying.
4
Evaluate total cost
Look past the headline rate. For financing, ask for the full markup or rental pricing, processing fees, takaful cost, and documentation charges. For deposits, ask for the profit-sharing ratio and recent declared profit rates, not marketing tiers.
5
Read the fine print on rates
Mudarabah deposit profits are declared from actual pool results, and most Nigerian banks publish no indicative rates at all. Ask for the declared-rate history and the profit-sharing ratio in writing.
6
Consult a qualified advisor
For major decisions, speak with the bank's Shariah compliance department and, where the sums are large, an independent Islamic finance advisor who understands your situation.
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Total products in Kano
11
Nationwide options
11
Region-specific options
0
Top providers currently available in Kano
ARM Investment Managers, DMO Nigeria (FGN Sukuk), First Asset Management (formerly FBNQuest Asset Management), Halvest, Lotus Capital and 3 more
Halal Finance in Kano: Market Overview
Kano is northern Nigeria's commercial capital and one of the country's strongest markets for non-interest banking demand. The national non-interest banks (Jaiz, TAJBank, Lotus, The Alternative Bank) serve Kano through branch and agent networks, and Noor Takaful's published office footprint includes the city. Kano also has its own licensed Islamic microfinance institution: I-Care Microfinance Bank, one of only three CBN-licensed non-interest microfinance banks in the country, serving Kano-based traders and households since 2017. Kano's trading economy is a natural fit for Murabaha working capital, and digital onboarding puts the full national shelf of accounts, funds, and Fund VI pension options within reach.
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Reviewed by: HalalWallet Editorial Team•Last reviewed: 2026-03-06•Disclosure: No provider pays for placement or ranking on this page. Editorial policy and full disclosures.
Reviewed monthly and updated when regional availability, provider coverage, or product details change.
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