MTN Nigeria has now awarded a total value of 579 million naira to 3,121 customers in its ongoing Mega Billion Promo. The 90-day promo, which kicked off on June 23, has continued to gain momentum across the country. The initiative offers customers the chance to win life-changing prizes, including grand cash rewards and smaller daily prizes, simply by recharging their lines.

 Speaking on the impact of the promo, MTN Nigeria’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Karl Toriola has said: “We understand the evolving needs of our customers. The MTN Mega Billion Promo is our way of giving back, providing tangible value, and demonstrating our unwavering commitment to their financial well-being. We remain customer-first in everything we do.”

For many beneficiaries, these winnings have gone beyond personal gain, helping to cover family needs, invest in small businesses, and access essential services. Participation spans both urban and rural areas, reflecting MTN’s stated goal of making the promo inclusive and accessible. 

One such beneficiary is a young woman, named Deborah Obuhoro, who won ₦5 million on her birthday. “Growing up has been very difficult for me, taking care of myself, my siblings, my family.”,” she said. “I’ve never even had a million naira in my account. Now I’m five million naira rich. It’s like a dream come true.”

According to MTN Nigeria’s Chief Marketing Officer, Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka, the use of MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB) for disbursements has enabled broader participation and access. “The MTN Mega Billion Promo is more than a reward scheme. It is a strategic initiative to empower customers through MoMo PSB. By leveraging MoMo for prize disbursements, we are not only facilitating winnings, but we are also driving broader financial inclusion,” she said.

The promo aims to produce 195 millionaires and a total of 5,460 winners within 90 days. Rewards range from daily cash prizes to a N5 million jackpot on weekdays and aN10 million jackpot in the ‘Saturday Mega Draw,’ creating a weekly climax of excitement.

To join the promo, customers simply dial *900# to opt in, and recharge with as low as 100 naira. The Mega Billion Promo aligns with MTN’s broader mission to empower Nigerians and create opportunities that reach beyond connectivity. MTN is reinforcing its role as more than just a telecommunications provider, it is positioning itself as a partner in progress for millions of Nigerians.