Eligibility Criteria
CBP is designed to support Nigeria's most vulnerable populations. Review the criteria below to determine if you qualify for benefits.
Primary Requirement
Income Requirements Household monthly income below ₦50,000
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- ✓ Combined household income under poverty line brackets
- ✓ Unemployed or underemployed individuals
- ✓ Informal sector workers with irregular income
- ✓ Single parents with dependent children
Household Composition Priority given to vulnerable households
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- ✓ Households with children under 18
- ✓ Single-parent households
- ✓ Persons with disabilities
- ✓ Households with elderly or nursing mothers
Residency Status Must be Nigerian citizen or legal resident
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- ✓ Valid Nigerian Identification
- ✓ Proof of continuous residence (min 6 months)
- ✓ Registered address within program states
- ✓ Not receiving similar government benefits
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Priority Factors
- ✓ Medical conditions requiring special dietary needs.
- ✓ Recent job loss or business closure.
- ✓ Displacement due to conflict or natural disaster.
- ✓ Children enrolled in public schools.
- ✓ Female-headed households.
- ✓ Households in rural or underserved areas.
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Required Documents
- ✓ National Identification Number (NIN) or BVN
- ✓ Voter Registration Card or International Passport
- ✓ Proof of residence (utility bill, rent receipt)
- ✓ Birth certificates for dependent children
- ✓ Medical certificates (if applicable)
- ✓ Bank account details (preferred but not mandatory)
Disqualifying Factors
Applications with the following characteristics will not be approved:
- ⊗ Household income above ₦50,000 per month
- ⊗ Ownership of luxury assets (cars, property)
- ⊗ Current enrollment in similar benefit programs
- ⊗ Fraudulent application or documentation
- ⊗ Non-compliance with program requirements
Note: Providing false information or fraudulent documents will result in permanent disqualification from the program and may lead to legal action.
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