How MTN subscribers can check eligibility for FG’s N50,000 monthly grant

MTN Nigeria has warned subscribers against fraudulent messages promising access to the Federal Government’s N50,000 monthly relief programme. Eligible beneficiaries can check their status through MoMo PSB using *671*0#. The company urged Nigerians to disregard unofficial codes and avoid sharing personal information, PINs or OTPs. The government said beneficiaries are selected through verified identity records and the National Social Register, with payments processed through approved providers, including MoMo, OPay, Moniepoint, ALAT and NairaGram nationwide.

MTN Nigeria has warned subscribers against fraudulent messages promising access to the Federal Government’s N50,000 monthly relief programme.

According to PUNCH, eligible users can verify their status through MoMo Payment Service Bank by dialling 6710#, following instructions under the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI).

The warning followed social media claims that subscribers marked “NOT ELIGIBLE” could receive payment within 24 hours by texting “YES” to an unofficial code.

MTN Support stated:

“Please be informed that the information shared is not from MTN. Kindly disregard the message and do not click on any unverified links, share personal information, OTPs, PINs, passwords, or make any payments based on such messages.”

The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs says beneficiaries are selected from verified identity records and the National Social Register.

Approved payment providers include MoMo PSB, ALAT, NairaGram, OPay and Moniepoint.

Only selected beneficiaries receive payment notifications, and participation requires no application fees or payments to intermediaries.