Nigeria's Dr. Bernard Doro Launches N50,000 Relief Initiative

On October 30, 2026, the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Doro, announced the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI). This initiative aims to provide N50,000 monthly to poor and vulnerable Nigerians affected by rising food prices and the high cost of essential goods.

The government is collaborating with licensed digital financial service providers, including ALAT by Wema Bank (NGX: WEMABANK), MoMo Payment Service Bank, and NairaGram, to ensure secure and transparent fund disbursement. Beneficiaries will be selected from verified national identity records and the National Social Register, based on need.

Payments will be made in phases, and beneficiaries will be contacted directly via SMS when selected. The government has warned against scams, stating there is no application process or registration fee for NERSI.

A detailed timetable for payments has not yet been published.