OPay and Others Launch USSD Codes for Cash Support Access

Several financial service providers, including OPay, Moniepoint, MoMo PSB, ALAT by Wema, and NairaGram, have launched dedicated USSD codes to assist Nigerians in checking their eligibility for the Federal Government's N50,000 monthly cash support programme. This initiative allows eligible households to receive payments directly into their bank accounts or mobile wallets without needing to visit a physical bank or engage a third party.

Beneficiaries can use specific USSD codes to access payment information and follow prompts to confirm their eligibility. OPay clarified that it does not determine eligibility for the programme, which is solely managed by the government.

Once a household is confirmed eligible, recipients will receive an SMS notification for consent before funds are transferred. Authorities have advised Nigerians to rely on official communications and remain cautious of scams.

The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction oversees this initiative aimed at providing financial relief to vulnerable households.