MTN Nigeria has announced that N40 million will be disbursed as prizes to the winners of its 18th edition of the mPulse Spelling Bee Competition.
Announcing the opening of entries for the competition, the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), MTN Nigeria, Mrs. Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka, stated that mPulse Spelling Bee competition is for primary and secondary school students in Nigeria.
Mrs. Ikenna-Emeka explained that the competition is open for students from nine to 15 years and that prizes worth N40 million are at stake.
According to her, the initiative is designed to promote learning, reward excellence and create opportunities for young Nigerians.
She said that MTN mPulse Spelling Bee created opportunities for every child to learn, compete and dream.
The CMO said that by combining nationwide digital participation with regional competitions, talented students, regardless of where they live could showcase their abilities on a national stage.
“Beyond recognising academic excellence, the competition equips young people with confidence, resilience and the belief that hard work and determination can open doors to greater opportunities.
‘’The competition had continued to transform the lives of young Nigerians by recognising academic excellence and expanding access to educational opportunities ,’’ the CMO said in a statement.
The telecommunications company said that the competition would run from July 20 to Nov. 28, combining nationwide digital participation with regional contests before the grand finale in Lagos.
She said that the 2026 edition would feature regional physical contests in Abuja, Port Harcourt and Abeokuta, bringing together qualifiers from the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria.
According to her, the expanded format will enable more students to progress through the competition before advancing to the national finals.
She said that online practice and qualifying rounds would hold on the mPulse platform, with the top 3,000 participants qualifying for the regional stage.
Ikenna-Emeka urged eligible students to register through the mPulse platform by creating or logging into their profiles, completing practice tests and proceeding to the entry stage.
She reaffirmed the commitment of the telecom company to using technology and education to inspire learning, nurture talent and help young Nigerians realise their potential.
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