N-Power beneficiaries log in at nasims.gov.ng — but as of 31 August 2026 the portal is not loading from many networks, N-Power has not relaunched, and there is no 2026 registration. The old npvn.npower.gov.ng address is no longer under government control: never enter your email or password there. Backlog stipends for Batch C remain unpaid; the ₦40,000 HOPE-SP payment in the news is a separate household scheme, not N-Power arrears.
N-Power Update (August 2026): What Is Actually Happening
Late-August headlines have caused a rush on the NASIMS login. Here is what each one actually means:
- HOPE-SP is not N-Power. The $1 billion Household Prosperity and Empowerment (HOPE-SP) scheme unveiled on 26 August 2026 pays a one-off ₦40,000 to 7.6 million vulnerable households selected through the National Social Register and NIN. It does not route through NASIMS and it is not your arrears.
- The bank-validation exercise is for VSTP, not N-Power. NSIPA’s August 2026 account-validation deadline covers Skill-Up/VSTP beneficiaries with invalid bank details. No N-Power validation exercise has been announced.
- Arrears are still unpaid. As of the latest verifiable reporting, no official disbursement of N-Power backlog stipends has happened (details below).
- No 2026 registration. Any site or blog telling you N-Power 2026 registration is open at npower.fmhds.gov.ng is wrong — that address does not even resolve. Lookalike sites (for example “.web.app” addresses imitating the ministry domain) are phishing.
N-Power at a Glance (2026)
- Status: Paused since Feb 2024; under reform by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction (current minister: Dr Bernard Doro).
- Login URL: nasims.gov.ng/login — the only official address. Unreachable from many networks as of late August 2026.
- Stipend (programme rate): ₦30,000/month (graduates), ₦10,000/month (non-graduates).
- Arrears: Still owed. About 231,000 ex-beneficiaries are suing at the National Industrial Court (suit NICN/ABJ/214/2025); South-East coordinators reported 8–9 months unpaid as of July 2026.
- Successor schemes: Renewed Hope Job Creation Programme (NDE), 3MTT, and the household-focused HOPE-SP.
Where to Log In Now
There is one official login point: https://nasims.gov.ng/login, with the same email and password you registered with.
Three warnings before you type anything:
- npvn.npower.gov.ng is gone. The old NPVN address now serves an unrelated foreign company’s website — the government no longer controls that domain. Never enter N-Power credentials there.
- ssp.nasims.gov.ng does not exist. Blogs still recommend it as an “SSP mirror”; it returns an error page. Ignore it.
- The main portal is unreachable for many users (checked 31 August 2026 from outside Nigeria). If it will not load, retry on Nigerian mobile data and off-peak hours. Do not switch to any unofficial “mirror” a blog suggests.
How to Log In to Your N-Power Dashboard
When the portal loads, the steps are:
- Open nasims.gov.ng/login.
- Click Login at the top right.
- Type the email address you used to apply.
- Type your password.
- Click Login to open your dashboard.
Your dashboard shows your profile, deployment details, payment status, and the test icon (top right) when an exam window is open.
How to Reset Your Password
- Go to nasims.gov.ng/login.
- Click Forgot Password.
- Enter the email tied to your N-Power application.
- Click Send Link.
- Open the reset email and pick a new password.
The link expires fast. If it does not arrive in 10 minutes, check spam, then request a new one.
How to Update Your Bank Details
- Log in to your NASIMS dashboard.
- Click My Profile on the left menu.
- Scroll to Bank Information and click Edit.
- Pick your bank, enter the account name and number tied to your BVN.
- Click Update Account.
The name on the bank account must match the name on your BVN. A mismatch is the top reason stipends fail. Avoid neobank wallets (OPay, PalmPay, Kuda) for stipend accounts — federal programmes typically only push to standard commercial bank accounts.
Common Login Errors and Fixes
| Error | What it Means | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Account Not Found | Email is not on the shortlist, or you typed a different email from your application. | Try every email you own. If still nothing, you were not shortlisted in that batch. |
| Invalid Password | Password is wrong or was changed. | Use Forgot Password. |
| Reset link not received | Mail provider blocked it. | Check spam, whitelist support.npower@nasims.gov.ng, request again. |
| Page won’t load | The portal has been unreachable from many networks since late August 2026. | Retry on Nigerian mobile data, off-peak. There is no working mirror — avoid unofficial ones. |
| BVN/Bank mismatch | Bank name does not match your BVN profile. | Visit your bank to update BVN records, then re-edit on NASIMS. |
| Session expired immediately | Cookies blocked or stale browser cache. | Clear cookies for nasims.gov.ng, then log in again in a private window. |
How to Take the NASIMS Test
- From your dashboard, click the Test icon at the top right.
- Click Start Test.
- You get 10 minutes for 20 questions.
- You cannot skip questions or retake the test once submitted.
- Time out three times without submitting and you are locked out of that test cycle.
NASIMS vs npower.fmhds.gov.ng
- npower.fmhds.gov.ng – was the application site when registration was open. As of August 2026 the address does not resolve at all — registration is closed and any “apply here” link to it is stale or fake.
- nasims.gov.ng – used by shortlisted candidates and existing beneficiaries to log in, update profiles, take tests, and check payments.
Stipend and Backlog Payment Updates
Graduate stipend under the programme is ₦30,000 per month; non-graduate beneficiaries ₦10,000. On the backlog, the honest timeline:
- July 2025: After Senate intervention led by Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, the government said it was “working on securing approval” to pay roughly ₦81 billion owed — a promise to seek approval, not a disbursement. Beneficiaries paused litigation on that assurance.
- 2025–2026: About 231,871 ex-beneficiaries sued at the National Industrial Court, Abuja (suit NICN/ABJ/214/2025), seeking their allowances plus damages.
- March 2026: Beneficiary groups issued a 10-day ultimatum to the Federal Government over the unpaid stipends.
- July 2026: South-East Batch C coordinators petitioned state governors — members still owed 8–9 months despite completed biometric verification and deployment.
- As of 31 August 2026: No verified official announcement that backlog payments have started. Treat any blog claiming “₦81 billion released, payments rolling out” as unconfirmed.
If a genuine payment round starts, it will show on your NASIMS dashboard and be announced by the ministry — not first on WhatsApp broadcasts.
Successor and Related Schemes to Watch
With N-Power paused, these are the active federal programmes:
- HOPE-SP: $1 billion household social-protection project launched 26 August 2026 — one-off ₦40,000 to 7.6 million vulnerable households via the National Social Register and NIN. Household-targeted; not a youth employment scheme and not linked to NASIMS.
- Renewed Hope Job Creation Programme (RHJCP): Run by the National Directorate of Employment, targeting 5 million beneficiaries over five years. First phase trains 93,731 youth across 30 skills, with 10 slots in each of 8,809 wards. Apply at the NDE registration portal when calls open.
- 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT): Digital skills training for fellows in cohorts. Open application windows on the 3MTT portal.
- NELFUND student loan: If you are a Nigerian student in an accredited public tertiary institution, apply at portal.nelf.gov.ng with your JAMB number and NIN. Covers tuition and a monthly upkeep stipend.
- HoPE-CT cash transfers: ₦50,000 grants to vulnerable households via the National Social Register.
Contact NASIMS Support
- Email: support.npower@nasims.gov.ng
- Phone: 092203102, 018888148, 01-888-5011, 0817-655-1162
FAQ
1. Is npvn.npower.gov.ng still working?
No — and it is now dangerous. The domain points at a website the government does not control. Never enter your N-Power email or password there.
2. What is the official N-Power login URL?
https://nasims.gov.ng/login — the only one. The “SSP mirror” at ssp.nasims.gov.ng that blogs recommend does not exist.
3. Why does NASIMS say my email was not found?
Either you were not shortlisted, or the email you typed is not the one you used to apply. Try other emails you own before contacting support.
4. How much is the N-Power stipend?
₦30,000 monthly for graduates and ₦10,000 for non-graduates under the programme’s rates.
5. Has Tinubu cancelled N-Power?
It has not been formally cancelled, but it has been paused since February 2024 with no new batch, no relaunch date, and no 2026 registration. The government’s active schemes are RHJCP, 3MTT and HOPE-SP.
6. When will backlog stipends be paid?
No confirmed date. The ₦81 billion figure from the July 2025 Senate intervention was a commitment to seek approval, not money released — and as of 31 August 2026 there is no verified disbursement. About 231,000 beneficiaries are pursuing the arrears in court (NICN/ABJ/214/2025).
7. Can I still apply for N-Power?
No. There is no 2026 N-Power registration. Sites claiming otherwise are recycling old URLs or phishing. The active replacement for job seekers is the Renewed Hope Job Creation Programme via the NDE.
8. Why is my stipend not showing on my dashboard?
The most common cause is a BVN-account name mismatch. Fix the bank record first, then re-update your bank details on NASIMS.
9. The NASIMS portal won’t load — is it down?
As of late August 2026 it has been unreachable from many networks (confirmed from outside Nigeria on 31 August). Retry on Nigerian mobile data at off-peak hours. Do not use unofficial mirrors.
10. Is the ₦40,000 payment in the news for N-Power members?
No. That is HOPE-SP — a one-off ₦40,000 to vulnerable households selected through the National Social Register. It is not N-Power arrears and does not go through NASIMS.
11. Can I log in to the NASIMS dashboard with my Gmail account?
Yes — if you applied with a Gmail address, that address is your login ID. There is no “Sign in with Google” button: type the Gmail address and your NASIMS password into the login form. Forgot the password? Use Forgot Password and the reset link lands in that same Gmail inbox.
Bookmark the real NASIMS login page and ignore every other “N-Power portal” address you see.