Nigerian government selects beneficiaries for monthly cash support

The Nigerian federal government selects recipients for a 50,000 Naira monthly cash support program using the National Social Register and verified national identity records.

Moniepoint clarified that the National Economic Recovery and Support Initiative (NERSI) does not require a formal application process. The government pulls names directly from existing databases to identify eligible citizens. No third parties or agents have the authority to add individuals to this list.

Payment providers such as ALAT by Wema Bank, MoMo PSB, and NairaGram send SMS notifications to selected Nigerians. These messages include a USSD code that allows people to claim their funds using a basic mobile phone. This system functions without the need for a smartphone or an internet connection. The government distributes payments in batches across the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. Recipients who receive a notification must dial the provided code to create a mobile wallet.

If a person accidentally deletes their message or declines the offer, they can still check their eligibility or re-enter the process by dialing the provider's USSD code.