Nigerian government starts cash transfers to vulnerable households
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Some Nigerian households have begun receiving payment alerts under the Federal Government’s Household Prosperity and Empowerment (HoPE) Cash Transfer Programme.
These alerts indicate that selected beneficiaries are receiving ₦25,000 each month for a period of three months, which will provide a total of ₦75,000 per household. The payments aim to help people facing economic hardship cover basic costs like food and transportation.
While some recipients have seen notifications from financial institutions such as Fortis Microfinance Bank and Teasy Pay, authorities have not confirmed if the payments have reached all eligible people across the country. The National Cash Transfer Office manages the programme, but the government has not yet released a specific timeline for all outstanding disbursements. People already identified as beneficiaries can check their status by contacting their financial institutions or calling the programme support line at 969 using an MTN number.
The government warns people not to use unverified websites or pay agents who promise to speed up the process. No new public application portal has been opened, as eligibility is based on existing government social protection records.
