FG’s N50,000 Monthly Relief Splits Nigerians As 2027 Election Nears

The federal government’s disbursement of N50,000 monthly cash relief to vulnerable Nigerians under the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI) has triggered mixed reactions, with beneficiaries welcoming the support while opposition parties question its timing and motive ahead of the 2027 general election.
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, announced the intervention on October 30, saying beneficiaries would receive N50,000 monthly directly into their bank accounts or mobile wallets through licensed payment providers.
The government said beneficiaries would be selected from the National Social Register and verified National...