{
  "id": 17983029,
  "title": "FG’s N50,000 relief: OPay explains eligibility, warns against scams",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/fgs-n50-000-relief-opay-explains-eligibility-warns-against-scams",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T15:52:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/fgs-n50000-relief-opay-explains-eligibility-warns-against-scams/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "OPay has clarified the eligibility process for the Federal Government's monthly N50,000 cash relief aimed at vulnerable Nigerians, cautioning customers against scams. Eligible users will receive a pop-up notification on their OPay app homepage to proceed with the payment, while those unable to see the notification are not eligible. OPay warns that it does not determine beneficiary eligibility and advises customers to contact NERSI at 07000222222 for help. The fintech provider warns customers against fraudsters who may ask for personal identification numbers or one-time passwords, asserting that such requests will never occur under the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention. Customers should only use OPay's official app or USSD code 95520# to check eligibility. The initiative is being carried out in partnership with licensed digital financial service providers, with eligible beneficiaries receiving N50,000 monthly to help with essential needs amid rising living costs.",
  "summary": "OPay has explained how customers can check their eligibility for the Federal Government’s N50,000 cash relief and has warned users against potential scams. Read More: https://punchng.com/fgs-n50000-relief-opay-explains-eligibility-warns-against-scams/",
  "key_points": [
    "OPay clarifies eligibility for N50,000 relief payment",
    "Users receive notification on OPay app to proceed",
    "Fraud warnings against sharing personal information"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}