FG warns of fake ₦50,000 allowance registration scam

The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has issued a stern warning against a fraudulent scheme circulating online, which falsely claims the commencement of registration for a ₦50,000 National Support Allowance. The ministry explicitly denied any involvement in such a program, labeling all associated messages, links, and websites as deceptive.

In a public notice shared on its official X account, the ministry urged Nigerians to exercise caution and disregard these fraudulent claims. The alert specifically addresses a circulating scam flyer, which includes text in both Hausa and English, directing unsuspecting individuals to a suspicious website for applications. This fake advertisement falsely attributes the program to directives from President Bola Tinubu.

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The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has NOT commenced registration for any ₦50,000 National Support Allowance.

The ministry emphasized the importance of relying solely on official government channels for information regarding social support programs. This warning comes at a time of heightened concern over digital fraud targeting vulnerable populations seeking assistance. Similar scams have previously emerged in relation to other government initiatives, such as N-Power, leading to public inquiries.

Nigerians are advised to remain vigilant and verify any information concerning government programs through authenticated sources to prevent becoming victims of these digital fraud attempts.

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Disregard fraudulent messages, links and websites claiming otherwise. Verify any info only through official govt channels.