Federal Government Launches ₦50,000 Support via NairaGram

The Federal Government has introduced a ₦50,000 National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI) to assist poor and vulnerable households in Nigeria facing economic hardship. This initiative is coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction and utilizes NairaGram, a digital money transfer service, as one of five approved payment providers.

Selected beneficiaries can check their eligibility and accept the payment through a USSD service, which does not require internet access. To access the funds, users must dial *726*00# and follow the prompts.

The government emphasizes that eligibility is determined through verified national identity records and the National Social Register, and there is no public application process. Payments are made in phases, and beneficiaries are advised to keep their banking information confidential.

The relief payment is free, with no associated charges for registration or processing.