The Federal Government has disbursed N658.9 billion to 10.46 million vulnerable or poor households, according to reports citing recent statements. Coverage focuses on households identified as needing assistance.

Multiple outlets say the World Bank is urging the government to broaden the programme’s reach and ensure payments are consistent. While the figures reported refer to funds already disbursed, the World Bank’s position is presented as a request to scale up assistance beyond the current coverage level and to maintain reliable payment delivery. The two sources align on the same disbursement amount and household count, while differing only in how they describe the target group (vulnerable versus poor households) and how they frame the World Bank’s recommendations (wider coverage and adequate or consistent payments).