Nigeria Federal Government launches N50,000 relief grant

The Nigerian Federal Government has introduced the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI) to assist households facing rising living costs. Managed by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, the programme provides a N50,000 grant to selected beneficiaries.

According to official guidelines, the funds are distributed via mobile wallets through five approved payment providers. The government has clarified that the N50,000 is a grant rather than a loan, meaning no repayment is required and no deductions will be made from the amount credited.

Beneficiaries are selected based on data from the National Social Register and verified national identity records. The government stated that individuals cannot apply for the programme independently, as the selection process is automated based on existing records. The intervention aims to cover households across all six geopolitical zones without discrimination. Recipients can access the funds without needing a smartphone or an internet connection.