MTN Nigeria Commences 7th mPulse Spelling Bee, with Over ₦40m in Prizes

MTN Nigeria has launched the 7th edition of the mPulse Spelling Bee Competition with over ₦40 million in prizes. The competition aims to promote regional inclusion by hosting physical competitions in key cities like Ibadan, Enugu, and Abuja.

The initiative is open to young Nigerians aged nine to 15, with a focus on engaging primary and secondary school students. The competition kicked off on July 28 and will culminate in a grand finale in Lagos, where the top 20 spellers from different zones will compete for the national title.

The overall winner will receive a ₦1 million educational grant and be named the mPulse Face of the Year. Additional prizes include laptops, smartphones, and ICT infrastructure for the winning student's school.

MTN Nigeria's Chief Marketing Officer, Onyinye, highlighted the competition's broader impact in providing leadership opportunities and academic recognition to young Nigerians. The mPulse Spelling Bee Competition is part of.