The Federal Government has introduced the National Emergency Relief and Stabilization Intervention (NERSI) to provide financial assistance to poor and vulnerable households across Nigeria.
Under the intervention, selected beneficiaries are entitled to ₦50,000 in relief support through approved digital financial service providers.
How to Check NERSI Relief Eligibility in 2026
You can check your NERSI eligibility using the USSD code provided by your participating financial service provider.
The official NERSI portal lists the following providers and access codes:
| Payment Provider | USSD Code |
|---|---|
| ALAT by Wema Bank | *945*23# |
| MoMo PSB | *671*0# |
| NairaGram | *726*00# |
| OPay | *955*20# |
| Moniepoint | *5573*27# |
| Xpress Payments | Access details not yet published |
To check your status:
- Identify your participating payment provider.
- Dial its official USSD code using your mobile phone.
- Follow the instructions displayed on your screen.
- Select the Check Eligibility option if available.
- Follow the instructions to see whether you have been selected.
You do not need an internet connection or smartphone to use supported USSD services.
How to Check NERSI Relief on OPay
OPay customers can check their NERSI eligibility through the official OPay mobile application or supported USSD service.
Follow these steps:
- Open your official OPay application.
- Check the app homepage for a NERSI or Federal Government ₦50,000 cash-support notification.
- If the notification appears, click it.
- Follow the instructions provided to check your eligibility and proceed.
- If selected, follow the consent and payment instructions.
You can also dial the official OPay USSD code: *955*20# .
According to OPay’s clarification, the eligibility notification is available only to customers who qualify for the intervention.
How to Check NERSI Relief on Moniepoint
Moniepoint customers can use the following USSD code to access the available NERSI eligibility-check service:
Moniepoint USSD Code: *5573*27#
Steps:
- Dial *5573*27# using your registered phone number.
- Follow the menu instructions.
- Select the eligibility-check option if displayed.
- Check your selection status.
- If selected, follow the instructions to accept the support.
You may also check through the official Moniepoint application where the service is available.
How to Check NERSI Relief on ALAT by Wema Bank
ALAT customers can use the following USSD code:
ALAT USSD Code: *945*23#
Dial the code using your registered mobile number and follow the instructions displayed on your phone.
If you have been selected, you will receive instructions on accepting the NERSI relief support.
How to Check NERSI Relief on MoMo PSB
MoMo PSB customers can check their eligibility through the following code:
MoMo PSB USSD Code: *671*0#
Dial the code and follow the available menu instructions to check your selection status.
You can also use the official MoMo NG application where supported.
How to Check NERSI Relief on NairaGram
NairaGram customers can use the following code:
NairaGram USSD Code: *726*00#
Dial the code from your registered phone number and follow the available instructions to check your NERSI eligibility.
How to Know If You Have Been Selected for NERSI
The Federal Government says selected beneficiaries will receive an SMS from one of the approved payment providers.
The notification will inform you that you have been selected for the NERSI relief support and provide instructions on accepting the payment.
Approved providers include:
- ALAT by Wema Bank.
- MoMo PSB.
- NairaGram.
- OPay.
- Moniepoint.
- Xpress Payments.
You must give consent before the payment is processed.
What If My NERSI Eligibility Check Says Not Selected?
If your eligibility check indicates that you are not currently selected, it means your details are not included in the current beneficiary selection.
However, payments are processed in phases, and not everyone receives an SMS at the same time.
You can:
- Check again through your provider’s official USSD channel.
- Monitor your SMS notifications.
- Visit the official NERSI portal for updates.
- Contact the NERSI help centre if you need clarification.
Being unselected in the current phase does not guarantee selection in a later phase.
What If I Have Not Received an NERSI SMS?
Do not panic if other people have received their notifications while you have not.
The programme uses verified records to identify beneficiaries, and notifications are sent in phases.
Not everyone will qualify for the current payment cycle.
You should check your eligibility through the available official channels rather than relying on forwarded WhatsApp messages or unofficial registration links.
NERSI Official Portal and Helpline
For official information about the relief intervention, visit:
NERSI Official Portal: https://fmhapr.gov.ng/nersi/
NERSI Helpline: 0700-022-2222
You can contact the helpline if you receive a suspicious notification, need clarification about your selection or encounter difficulties with the programme.
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