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FG Launches $1bn Social Protection Programme For Vulnerable Nigerians
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Aug 26, 2026 · 21:46 WAT
The Federal Government has launched a $1 billion social protection programme for vulnerable Nigerians. First Lady Oluremi Tinubu said the initiative is intended to provide immediate stabilisation assistance and support beneficiaries toward recovery, empowerment and self-reliance. The programme represents a significant macroeconomic development with possible relevance to domestic consumption trends.