Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Federal Government has issued an urgent public warning, declaring that the purported ₦50,000 National Support Allowance registration currently circulating on social media is a fraudulent scheme designed to defraud unsuspecting Nigerians. The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, in a public notice posted on its official X handle on Sunday, July 19, 2026, categorically denied any involvement with the programme. "The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has NOT commenced registration for any ₦50,000 National Support Allowance," the ministry stated, urging Nigerians to disregard the false claims.
According to the ministry, the scam is being promoted through a fake advertisement that includes text in Hausa and English, directing victims to a suspicious website, kluspz.com, where they are encouraged to submit applications. The ministry described messages, links, and websites advertising the alleged programme as fraudulent and stressed that the public should verify information only through official government channels. "Disregard fraudulent messages, links and websites claiming otherwise," the ministry added.
The clarification follows the circulation of a fake flyer on social media claiming that the allowance programme had been introduced under the directive of President Bola Tinubu. The ministry reiterated the need for Nigerians to rely only on verified government communication channels for information on social intervention programmes, warning that similar scams have previously targeted beneficiaries of initiatives such as N-Power. Dr. Bernard Mohammed Doro, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, has been at the forefront of efforts to combat such fraudulent schemes. The ministry's warning comes amid heightened concerns over digital fraud targeting vulnerable populations seeking social support.
This is not the first time such a scam has surfaced. Similar fraudulent schemes have emerged in the past around initiatives such as N-Power, with several citizens referencing those experiences in their responses to the ministry's official post. The latest scam exploits the public's trust in government social intervention programmes, preying on individuals desperate for financial relief. The ministry has urged the public to report any suspicious messages or websites to the appropriate authorities.
As Nigeria continues to battle economic challenges, the government has urged citizens to remain vigilant and avoid falling victim to online fraudsters. The ministry's warning serves as a reminder that official government programmes are always announced through authorised channels, and any unsolicited messages requesting personal information or payments should be treated with suspicion. The public is advised to rely only on verified government communication channels for information on social intervention programmes.
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