A claim that Nigerians will receive the Federal Government’s ₦50,000 National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI) payment on Monday is circulating, raising expectations among people awaiting the relief.
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A post describes it as a “massive credit alert”. Screenshots appear to show payment-related text messages, including one claiming funds have been released and another referring to a MoMo PSB message.
However, these posts and screenshots do not establish that a nationwide payment has been scheduled for Monday. The material does not include official confirmation of the date.
Beneficiaries should not treat the claim as a confirmed payment notice. A screenshot is not proof that money has reached an account. Payment dates should be confirmed through official NERSI or authorised payment-provider channels.
Recipients should be cautious of unexpected messages containing links. Avoid suspicious shortened links and never share a PIN, one-time password (OTP) or bank details with anyone claiming to facilitate payment.
How to check
Wait for a direct notification from an authorised payment provider and verify it through official channels. Do not pay a fee to receive the relief.
