The Nigerian government began monthly cash aid of 50,000 naira for vulnerable citizens

Updated 2026-11-01 · told from many outlets at once

The federal government launched a monthly cash relief program for eligible beneficiaries, offering N50,000 monthly to those in need. The program was announced by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction and is part of a presidential initiative launched amid global food inflation and rising costs. Beneficiaries will receive the amount without needing to apply or pay fees.

• The federal government started a monthly cash relief program.
• Eligible beneficiaries will receive N50,000 monthly.
• The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction announced the program.
• The National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention is a presidential initiative.
• The intervention was introduced due to global food inflation and rising costs.
• The minister stated beneficiaries do not need to apply or pay fees for the intervention.

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