OPay customers can now check whether they qualify for the Federal Government’s ₦50,000 monthly National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI) through the fintech company’s mobile app or USSD service.
Customers can dial 95520# using the phone number linked to their OPay account to access the eligibility check. Those using the mobile application can find the service through a NERSI banner on the homepage and follow the instructions provided.
The intervention, launched on October 30, 2026, is designed to provide monthly financial support to vulnerable households facing rising food prices and living costs. Brandspur Banking News Desk reports that OPay is among five payment providers selected to facilitate the disbursement, alongside Moniepoint, ALAT by Wema Bank, MoMo PSB and NairaGram.
The government says beneficiaries will be identified through verified National Identification Number records and the National Social Register, which contains information on poor and vulnerable households across the country.
Nigerians cannot independently apply to be added to the beneficiary list. Selection will be based on the government’s verification process, with payments expected to be distributed in phases across the six geopolitical zones. Selected recipients may also receive a text message asking them to confirm their consent before the funds are transferred.
Those who qualify must complete the required acceptance process before the ₦50,000 is credited to their mobile wallets. Checking eligibility and receiving the support are free.
OPay has cautioned customers against individuals demanding payment in exchange for access to the programme. It also warned users not to disclose their account PINs, one-time passwords or passwords, or follow suspicious links claiming to offer guaranteed access to the relief.
Customers seeking information about the intervention can contact the NERSI helpline on 0700-022-2222. The company’s eligibility check does not guarantee selection, as final approval remains subject to the government’s beneficiary verification process.
