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2025 MTN Spelling Bee Competition for Nigerian Students

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MTN’s mPulse Spelling Bee is back for 2025 and open to Nigerian students aged 9 to 15. This post breaks down how to join, the stages of the competition, and the mouth-watering prizes up for grabs. Keep reading if you want in.

MTN mPulse Spelling Bee 2025: Win Big as a Young Speller

The MTN mPulse Spelling Bee is back again, and this time, the stakes feel even higher. If you’re between the ages of 9 and 15 and can spell like it’s your superpower, this could be your year to shine.

We’re talking about over ₦40 million worth of prizes, from scholarship funds to gadgets, and even the chance to sit in the boss chair at MTN… for a whole day. No be small thing.

Let’s take a proper look at what’s involved.

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Who Can Join?

The rules are simple. You must:

That’s all. If that fits you, then you’re good to go.

What’s at Stake?

MTN didn’t hold back on the rewards this year. Here’s how it breaks down.

1st Place

2nd Place

3rd Place

Finalists 4th–10th

Finalists 11th–20th

Top School per Region

So yeah, the prizes go round well.

How To Enter

All you need is a device with internet, some confidence, and the steps below.

  1. Go to the MTN mPulse website
  2. Click the Spelling Bee banner
  3. Register or log in as a student
  4. Take the Practice Test as often as you want
  5. When you feel ready, start the Entry Stage

It’s straightforward. The practice tests help you prep before the real thing.

What Are the Competition Stages?

The spelling bee isn’t just one random test. It goes like this:

If you smash both, you just might find yourself heading to one of the regional events in Ibadan, Enugu or Abuja.

And if you make it even further? Then comes the Grand Finale — a live event in Lagos, streamed for all to see. No pressure, right?

Extra Notes (Don’t Skip)

You can find more info on the official spelling bee page.

So, Are You In?

Look, if you love spelling and don’t mind standing out a bit, why not try? At worst, you learn a few new words. At best? You walk away with money, a laptop and maybe a new title as MTN’s one-day CEO.

No harm in giving it a shot. And who knows? It might be your name everyone’s cheering at the finals in Lagos. Oya, start spelling!


Olusegun Fapohunda

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