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Federal Government Pays N658.9bn To Poor Households

The Federal Government has paid N658.9bn to 10.46 million poor households. The World Bank says the programme needs to be expanded and strengthened.

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The payment is part of the government's direct cash transfer programme. Has the programme helped households in your area?

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