May 14, 2026

Presidency Clarifies N5000 Monthly Stipend for Poor Nigerians

By Farouk Mohammed

The federal government of Nigeria has released a fresh statement on the N5,000 monthly stipend for poor Nigerians.

Muhammadu Buhari

The statement aims to answer recent queries about the scheme.

According to the Presidency, the sum is N5,000 per household per month and would be paid to the breadwinner of the household.

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