Get the latest updates on Npower stipends payment news today 2025. Find out about backlog payments for Batch C beneficiaries, new training programs and FG’s N75,000 cash transfer scheme.
Are you searching for the latest updates on Npower stipends payment? Here is everything you need to know about the outstanding payments for Batch C Stream 1 & 2 beneficiaries, as well as new initiatives planned for 2025.
Breaking News on Npower Stipends
The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs has shared a positive update regarding Npower and its programs. A new flagship initiative focusing on Automobile, Agriculture, and Renewable Energy is set to launch by the end of January 2025.
This announcement was made by the Humanitarian Minister, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Olusote, alongside the Director General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), during a meeting held in January 2025.
Key Points from the Minister’s Address
1) Empowering Beneficiaries with Exit Packages
- Unlike previous schemes, the government has introduced an exit strategy that includes comprehensive packages for Npower beneficiaries.
- These packages aim to empower beneficiaries to become self-reliant and contribute meaningfully to society after completing their training.
2) Clearing of Backlog Payments
- The Minister confirmed that all outstanding stipends will be cleared once the program suspension is lifted.
- Necessary funds for payments will be made available as part of the program’s reactivation.
3) Consultant Support for Beneficiary Selection
- Professional consultants have been engaged to oversee the selection process for the new flagship programs.
- These programs are specifically designed to train individuals in automobile mechanics, agricultural practices, and renewable energy technologies.
NIMC Collaboration on Digital Identity for Beneficiaries
In addition to the stipend updates, the ministry is working with NIMC to issue digital identities to over 15 million households under the Conditional Cash Transfer Program.
- Benefits of Digital Identity Integration:
- Streamlining processes for faster and more transparent distribution of funds.
- Reducing fraudulent activities to ensure funds reach the rightful beneficiaries.
Federal Government’s N75,000 Cash Transfer Scheme
Another exciting development is the government’s plan to provide N75,000 cash transfers to 70 million Nigerians by 2025. This initiative aims to further reduce poverty and improve the living conditions of vulnerable households.
Interested in other government programs? The FCSC Recruitment 2025 Application portal is now open for submissions. Be sure to apply online before the deadline on March 3, 2025.