Federal Government: 24,000 Nigerians to benefit from $65 million

The Nigerian federal government announced a programme that will use $65 million to provide cash assistance, skills training and other support to about 24,000 vulnerable Nigerians, primarily low‑income families and individuals in the North‑East and other high‑needs areas. The funding, sourced from the World Bank and the government’s own budget, aims to reduce poverty, improve food security and boost livelihoods for the targeted beneficiaries. Views Nigeria