The Household Prosperity and Empowerment- Cash Transfer (HoPE-CT) Programme has disbursed at least ₦25,000 to more than 9 million beneficiaries across Nigeria, according to its January 2026 Fact Sheet.
The fact sheet disclosed that a total of 9,178,837 beneficiaries have received at least ₦25,000 under the programme, which is designed to support poor and vulnerable households. The document stated that the intervention is aimed at reducing poverty, improving resilience to economic shocks, and promoting human capital development nationwide.
HoPE-CT is implemented by the National Cash Transfer Office (NCTO) through the Household Prosperity and Empowerment Programme. It operates using households registered in the National Social Register across the country. The programme is implemented under the National Social Safety-nets Project Scale Up (NASSP-SU) and is supported by the National Social Investment Programmes Agency (NSIPA) under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, with support from the World Bank.
A breakdown of beneficiaries shows that 5,038,359 beneficiaries are located in rural areas, while 4,141,478 beneficiaries are from urban areas. On gender distribution, the fact sheet indicated that 5,391,225 beneficiaries, representing 58.7 per cent, are female, while 3,787,612 beneficiaries, or 41.3 per cent, are male.
The age group distribution of beneficiaries covers individuals aged 18–25, 26–35, 36–50, 51–65, and 65 years and above, reflecting a wide coverage across working-age adults and the elderly.
On payment tranches, the document revealed that 9,178,837 beneficiaries were captured in the first tranche. The second tranche reached 7,203,579 beneficiaries, while the third tranche covered 6,497,089 beneficiaries.
Explaining the relevance of the data, the fact sheet noted that the information “empowers public awareness and accountability through open communication.” It added that the programme “highlights beneficiary impact stories from across Nigeria” and “promotes transparency and good governance in public programmes.”
The document further stated that it “offers access to verifiable data and case studies for reporting,” making it a key resource for the media. The release of the January 2026 fact sheet provides updated figures for stakeholders, journalists, and development partners seeking clear insights into coverage levels, beneficiary distribution, and implementation progress under the HoPE-CT Programme nationwide this year.
