Latest news on survival fund payment

The Survival Fund is a program initiated by the Nigerian government to provide financial support to vulnerable individuals and households affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are the latest updates on the Survival Fund payment:

Latest Update (as of March 2023):

  1. Payment Resumes: The National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) has announced that the Survival Fund payment has resumed after a brief pause. Beneficiaries who were previously paid will receive their second tranche of N30,000 each.
  2. New Beneficiaries: The NSIP has also announced that new beneficiaries will be added to the program. These individuals will receive a one-time payment of N30,000 each.
  3. Payment Schedule: The payment schedule for the Survival Fund is as follows:
    • Beneficiaries who received the first tranche will receive their second tranche between March 2023 and June 2023.
    • New beneficiaries will receive their payment between April 2023 and July 2023.
  4. Verification: Beneficiaries are advised to verify their details on the NSIP website to ensure that their information is accurate and up-to-date.

Previous Updates:

  1. Payment Delay: The Survival Fund payment was delayed due to technical issues and the need to verify beneficiary information.
  2. Beneficiary List: The NSIP released a list of beneficiaries who were selected for the program. Beneficiaries can check their names on the NSIP website.
  3. Payment Method: The Survival Fund payment will be made through bank transfers to beneficiaries' accounts.

Important Notes:

  1. Beneficiary Eligibility: The Survival Fund is open to vulnerable individuals and households who meet the eligibility criteria, including those who have lost their jobs, are self-employed, or have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  2. Application Deadline: The application deadline for the Survival Fund has passed. However, new beneficiaries may be added to the program in the future.
  3. Fraud Alert: Beneficiaries are advised to be cautious of fraudulent activities and not to provide personal or financial information to unauthorized individuals or entities.

Please note that the information provided is subject to change, and beneficiaries should regularly check the NSIP website for updates on the Survival Fund payment.