Nigerian minister suspends cash aid to 19.8M, demands verified IDs amid corruption fears.

Nigeria's Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Nentawe Yilwatda, accuses politicians of trying to manipulate a government program that provides cash transfers to the poor. To ensure transparency, Yilwatda has suspended transfers, requiring National Identification Numbers and Bank Verification Numbers for all beneficiaries. Out of 19.8 million registered, only 1.2 million have been validated so far. The program aims to support 15 million households.

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