June 18, 2025 – The National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) has addressed widespread rumours circulating on social media regarding alleged payments by the NSIPA Npower to beneficiaries.
The fake internal circular with Ref No. HAPA.14/S.48/1121/1/07 read, “This is to inform all N-Power beneficiaries under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation that payments for starding stipends are commence next month.” Noticable on this circular as typos made by the false news peddlers.
According to an official statement released on June 18, 2025, NSIPA described the claims as “entirely false, deceptive, and should be disregarded in its entirety.”
The agency expressed concern over the misinformation being spread across Facebook and other platforms. “NSIPA strongly condemns the spread of such misinformation, which not only misleads the public but also undermines the integrity of our programmes,” the statement read.
The agency emphasized that all official announcements regarding Npower disbursements are made only through verified channels. “For the avoidance of doubt, NSIPA does not facilitate or announce payment disbursements via Facebook or any unofficial social media platforms,” it stated.
To ensure public access to verified updates, NSIPA urged Nigerians to rely only on its official pages: X (formerly Twitter) via @ng_nsipa, Instagram @nsipa.nag, and Facebook at NSIPA NSIPA.
The agency reassured citizens of its commitment to “transparency, accountability, and the continued delivery of impactful social investment initiatives across Nigeria.”
Beneficiaries and stakeholders have been advised to be cautious and avoid dealing with unofficial sources. “We encourage everyone to stay informed by following our official pages for timely and accurate information,” the agency noted.
The statement was signed by Assoc Prof Badamasi Lawal, National Coordinator and CEO of NSIPA.
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Attached below is a copy of the fake circular falsely claiming a “notification of N-Power payment schedule”.
