MTN subscribers can use the MoMo Payment Service Bank (PSB) platform to check their status and accept the Federal Government’s ₦50,000 National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI).
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction says beneficiaries are selected from the National Social Register and verified national identity records. There is no public application form, registration portal or fee.
Selected beneficiaries receive an SMS from an authorised payment provider, including MoMo PSB, ALAT by Wema Bank, NairaGram, OPay or Moniepoint. The message explains how to accept the support. MTN subscribers assigned to MoMo can use the provider’s USSD service.
The Ministry warns that nobody can influence selection or guarantee payment. Applicants should ignore messages asking them to pay money, click unofficial links or disclose their Personal Identification Number (PIN), One-Time Password (OTP) or Bank Verification Number (BVN).
How to check
MTN subscribers should dial *671*0# from the phone number linked to their records and follow the on-screen instructions to check their eligibility or payment status. If selected, follow the official prompt to consent to the payment. Those without a MoMo wallet can dial *671# to open one. For complaints, contact the NERSI helpline on 0700-022-2222 before expecting the grant payment.