FG’s ₦50,000 relief: Why NERSI payment SMS will never contain a link

Nigerians expecting the Federal Government’s ₦50,000 relief payment have been warned to avoid suspicious text messages containing website links, as the authorities clarify how genuine beneficiaries are contacted. The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction says official notifications under the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI) do not contain links directing recipients … Read more

FG’s ₦50,000 relief: What to do if NERSI USSD code is not working on your phone

Nigerians attempting to access the Federal Government’s ₦50,000 relief programme through USSD may encounter unsuccessful sessions, network errors or messages indicating that a transaction cannot be completed. Such problems can be frustrating, particularly for beneficiaries who have already received SMS notifications confirming their selection for the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI). The Federal … Read more

FG’s ₦50,000 relief: Will OPay, Moniepoint or ALAT open a wallet for you automatically?

Nigerians selected for the Federal Government’s ₦50,000 relief programme may not need an existing mobile banking application to begin the payment acceptance process, according to the official guidance issued by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction. The ministry says selected beneficiaries of the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI) will receive … Read more

FG’s ₦50,000 relief: Is there a deadline to accept NERSI payment after receiving SMS?

FG's ₦50,000 relief. Photo credit: Legit.ng

Nigerians selected for the Federal Government’s ₦50,000 relief programme may be wondering how long they have to accept the payment after receiving an SMS notification from an authorised financial service provider. The question has become important as beneficiaries seek clarification about the procedures for accessing support under the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI). … Read more

Nigeria’s remaining AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Can Super Eagles recover before final two games?

Nigeria's Super Eagles B in preparation against Sudan for 2025 CHAN group stage match. Photo Credit- Pulse Sports

Nigeria have four matches remaining in their bid to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with the Super Eagles needing to recover from a difficult start to their Group L campaign. Eric Chelle’s team have collected three points from two matches, following a 2-1 victory over Madagascar and a 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau … Read more

Where to watch Nigeria vs Tanzania live: DStv, GOtv channels, kick-off time and streaming options

Nigerian football fans will be able to watch the Super Eagles’ 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Tanzania on television, with SuperSport confirming coverage of the encounter. Nigeria will host the Taifa Stars at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, November 13, as Eric Chelle’s team attempt to improve their … Read more

How good are Tanzania? 5 things Nigerians should know before Super Eagles’ AFCON 2027 clash

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Nigeria will face Tanzania in an important 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on Friday, November 13, with the Super Eagles seeking to improve their position in Group L. The match, scheduled for the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, comes after Nigeria collected three points from their opening two fixtures. Eric Chelle’s side … Read more

What Eric Chelle must fix after Nigeria’s 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau ahead of Tanzania clash

Nigeria's Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Chelle in a pre-match interview. Photo Credit- Channels TV

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle faces an important test when Nigeria host Tanzania in Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, with the team seeking to recover from a damaging defeat to Guinea-Bissau. Nigeria began their qualification campaign with a 2-1 victory over Madagascar in September but suffered a 3-0 loss in their second match. … Read more

Nigeria vs Tanzania: 5 Super Eagles players who could decide crucial AFCON 2027 qualifier

Nigeria vs Tanzania AFCON 2025 preview

Nigeria will be counting on some of their most experienced players when the Super Eagles face Tanzania in a crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Friday, November 13. The encounter, scheduled for the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, comes at a difficult moment for Eric Chelle’s side, who have collected three points … Read more

Why finishing second may not qualify Nigeria for AFCON 2027 despite CAF’s top-two rule

Nigerian national football team, Super Eagles to face the Cranes of Uganda. Photo Credit- Pulse Sports

Nigeria could finish second in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying group and still miss out on the tournament, following a special rule introduced for groups containing the competition’s host countries. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the three countries hosting AFCON 2027 — Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda — have already … Read more