Nigerian Government to Distribute $1.5bn Cash to Vulnerable Households

The Nigerian government says it will begin the distribution of $1.5bn cash to 15 million vulnerable households. <br />The cash handout is aimed at alleviating the soaring food, fuel and commodity prices. <br />, Finance Minister says each eligible household will get $32 in cash for a three-month period beginning this month. <br />The government believes the vulnerable households represent 62 million Nigerians - in a country with a population of more than 200 million. <br />However, questions have been raised about who qualifies for the handouts and how households will be chosen.<br /><br />This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4166630/advertisement">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4166630/advertisement</a>