BY: Hawal Momolosho
Claim:
A viral social media claims that the Nigerian government is giving every citizen 185,000 under a National Family Support Allowance scheme.
Verdict:
False. There is no verified evidence that the Nigerian government has introduced a National Family Support Allowance scheme offering 185,000 to every Nigerian. The purported registration process also raises concerns about possible phishing.
Full Text:
A viral post circulating on social media claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is offering Nigerians 185,000 under a purported National Family Support Allowance scheme.
The post directs users to a website where they are supposedly required to register to receive the money.
According to the circulating post, applicants must provide personal information and bank account details. They are also reportedly required to share the registration link with five WhatsApp groups or 15 friends before proceeding to the next stage.
The post appears designed to attract Nigerians seeking financial assistance. However, questions have been raised about the authenticity of the purported scheme and the collection of applicants’ personal information.
Factcheck Africa examined the claim to determine whether the purported allowance is an official government initiative.
Verification:
FactCheckAfrica reviewed available sources into the circulating claim and found no verified evidence establishing that the Nigerian government is offering every citizen 185,000...
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