MTN Nigeria 2026 mPulse Spelling Bee has officially opened entries for primary and secondary school students across Nigeria aged 9 to 15. MTN Nigeria announced the eighth edition of the MTN mPulse Spelling Bee, one of Nigeria’s largest literacy competitions.

The competition runs from July 20 to November 28, 2026, combining nationwide digital participation with regional physical contests. The programme concludes with a live Grand Finale in Lagos, where finalists will compete for exciting educational prizes. Participants will battle for scholarships, cash prizes, ICT devices, and the prestigious opportunity to become MTN CEO for a Day.

The initiative reflects MTN Nigeria’s commitment to promoting education, youth development, and academic excellence through rewarding learning opportunities. Building on previous editions, this year’s competition introduces an expanded format that increases accessibility for students across Nigeria.

Three regional physical contests will hold in Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Abeokuta before the national Grand Finale. Qualifiers from all six geopolitical zones will compete regionally before advancing to the national championship. The updated format allows more students to progress through different competition stages before reaching the final round.

The MTN mPulse Spelling Bee has evolved beyond recognising exceptional students through nationwide academic competition. Today, the initiative inspires learning, nurtures talent, and creates lasting educational opportunities across Nigerian communities. Top participating schools in each region can win prizes worth up to ₦1 million. Outstanding teachers will also receive special rewards for supporting students throughout the competition.

Students will begin with online practice and qualifying rounds through mpulse.mtn.ng. The first qualifying stage will produce 3,000 regional qualifiers from Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. Five hundred students from each geopolitical zone will advance into the regional competition stage. Regional winners will proceed to Lagos, where twenty finalists will compete for prizes worth up to ₦40 million.

Speaking about the initiative, MTN Nigeria Chief Marketing Officer Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka highlighted equal opportunities for talented young Nigerians. She explained that digital participation and regional competitions allow students nationwide to compete regardless of geographical location. She added the programme develops confidence, resilience, and determination while rewarding academic excellence and outstanding performance.

The competition continues transforming young lives through educational opportunities and national recognition. Oreoluwa Alayande won the 2025 Grand Finale after defeating finalists from across Nigeria. Her victory earned scholarships, cash prizes, ICT devices, and the coveted MTN CEO for a Day title. Her success now inspires another generation preparing for the MTN Nigeria 2026 mPulse Spelling Bee competition.

Eligible students can participate by visiting mpulse.mtn.ng and creating or accessing their student profiles. Participants should complete practice tests before proceeding to the official competition entry stage.

The competition welcomes eligible primary and secondary school students between nine and fifteen years nationwide. Through the MTN Nigeria 2026 mPulse Spelling Bee, MTN continues expanding educational opportunities using technology, innovation, and youth-focused learning initiatives.