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Popular Nigerian Actor, Emeka Ike explains what drove Him out of Nollywood

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Popular Nigerian Actor, Emeka Ike explains what drove Him out of Nollywood

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Popular Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike has finally opened up on what drove him and some of his other colleague out of Nollywood.

In a new interview with Joy Marcus, the veteran actor, the advent of Cable TV and bad economy could be held responsible for their exodus out of the movie industry.

Some people feel that you are no longer relevant in the industry as producers don’t call you for movies. What do you have to say about that?

It is not just about me; it is about all the actors in my set. You don’t see Jim Iyke, Ramsey Nouah, Genevieve Nnaji and Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde as often in movies any more as you used to. So, it is not about me alone. It is the new trend that came about when cable television operators came on board. The home video system was not properly structured; so, people started buying decoders. The level of politics in the home video sector was so high and our economic value became affected because initially, we got paid from the funds got from the sales of movies. As an actor, you can determine the fees you will charge for a movie. When cable television was introduced, it drastically reduced the sales of movies because some of those movies were already being aired on TV. It is not a personality thing but the lack of structures in the industry. And see where it has brought us.

What are some of the pressing changes you will like to see in Nollywood?

I have gone beyond that. I have stopped wishing Nollywood anything because I see that change is far. Some years ago, you could hear me say Nollywood was dying, but you will never hear me say that now. I realised that whenever I tried to speak with people on how we could lift Nollywood higher, they didn’t do anything. Some of them are not even informed about what is going on in the industry. Now, it just seems like I am a noisemaker but I keep praying that God helps us in 2019.

Some people feel that Nigerian actors are poorly paid. Do you agree?

Producers don’t make (as much) movies anymore; the issue of being poorly paid is out of it. I haven’t made movies in over six years. However, last year, I was begged to go to a location for a movie which is all over the Internet now. This is because the industry is no longer what it used to be. Cable television has taken over everywhere and the producers and marketers that used to be popular then are no longer famous because nobody is buying their CDs.

Some people feel that you are very aggressive. How true is this?

Please, this should stop. There has never been a report of me involved in any altercation with any person before. If someone is pushing an opinion that is not true, it tells a lot about that person. Somebody should come out to say if I have beaten him or her before. I am very blunt and don’t give my time to people who try to destroy me. However, whatever I do is nobody’s business because no one is an angel that has the right to judge others.

Do you have plans to remarry anytime soon?

When I am ready to get married, it will be known.

How do you cope with raising your four children alone?

It has been God and I thank Him for his grace and mercies. I also thank him for giving me love because that is what matters. If you love your children, you will sacrifice so many things for them.

What is your relationship with Pastor Chris Okotie?

I don’t know him beyond the fact that he didn’t play the role of a pastor in my marriage. I thought he was a good man because while growing up, I used to read about him as someone who spoke ambiguous grammar. Then, his music career also died. He said he is a pastor and the Bible says that, ‘Let him that nameth the name of the Lord depart from evil’. If he says he is a pastor, then we should celebrate him as one. As a man of God, if a woman runs to you, you should chase her back and try to settle the dispute in her marriage. The cleric is supposed to be a mediator.  At least, that was what I was taught while growing up.

Do you think Pastor Chris manipulated your wife?

It is a known fact; I don’t need to say it. Everybody knows that the man doesn’t have a second church. He speaks English to manipulate the things he cannot explain properly.

This is Nigeria: Falz in hot waters as Islamic group threatens legal action

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This is Nigeria: Falz in hot waters as Islamic group threatens legal action

Nigerian artiste Falz has incurred the wrath of an Islamic group in Nigeria over the use of certain scenes in his latest video, ‘This Is Nigeria.’

The group, Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has given Falz seven days to withdraw the video, apologise to Nigerians, or face legal action.

They said this in a statement signed by their director, Ishaq Akintola.

In the recently released video, some girls dressed in hijab are seen doing the ‘shaku shaku’ dance.

Responding to criticisms that trailed the video, Falz explained that the girls were a representation of the abducted Chibok girls still in Boko Haram captivity.

But MURIC said the dancers in the video in no way depict the situation of the girls.

The group also condemned “a character that dressed like a Fulani man, who suddenly abandoned his traditional guitar and beheaded a man” featured in the video.

Read the full statement below:

MURIC rejects Falz’ explanation that the girls in hijab in his ‘Shaku Shaku’ dance symbolize the Chibok girls because nothing in the video indicates that the girls represent the Chibok girls.

At least none of the Chibok girls have been seen dancing like a drunkard. They are always in the pensive mood. Do they have any cause to be dancing? Are they happy?

The video manifests ethnic bias against Fulanis while it ignored the criminal activities of the ethnic militia of the Middle Belt who have also massacred Fulanis and rustled their cattle in their thousands.

It is a hate video. This video has the potential of causing religious crisis of unprecedented dimension.

It is an assault on the self-dignity of every Muslim. It is freedom of expression gone haywire.

We, therefore, demand its withdrawal and an apology to Nigerian Muslims within seven days or the authors and their agents will face legal action if they fail to comply.

Only the scenes portraying police brutality and the money-swallowing snake in the video are near the truth.

We call the attention of security agencies to this hate action.

We remind Nigerians of the outcome of similar provocative actions in the past and their unpalatable outcomes.

The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), a regulatory agency set up by Act No. 85 of 1993 to regulate films and the video industry has a case to answer. ‘Shaku Shaku’ video was shot and released under its watch.

Instead of going violent, Nigerian Muslims should take those behind the ‘Shaku Shaku’ video to court in order to serve as a deterrent to others.

We, therefore, give notice of impending legal action against the artist behind the ‘Shaku Shaku’ video unless the latter is withdrawn and an apology is widely published within seven days.

Falz unfazed by threats

When PREMIUM TIMES reached out to Femi Soro, a member of Falz’s management team on Tuesday, for his reaction to the threat, he said they were unfazed by their threats.

“We have nothing to say. We are not withdrawing the video neither are we commenting on their claims. If they have any grievance they can head to court and we will meet them,” he said.

‘This Is Nigeria’ is a cover version of Childish Gambino’s ‘This Is America.’ It highlights some of the painful ills of the Nigerian society.

Since the two songs went viral some Ghanaian music enthusiast have called on M.anifest and the FOKN Bois to do a Ghanaian version but they have declined to the request.

BBNaija 2018: Miracle Declared Winner of 2018 Edition ahead of Cee-C

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BBNaija 2018: Miracle Declared Winner of 2018 Edition ahead of Cee-C

It’s official, Miracle has won the Nigeria’s biggest reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, beating the closest runner up Cee-C with over 10% votes.

The winner of the Payporte games is Miracle!
The winner of the Payporte games is Miracle!

How Africa Voted

BBNaija which started on January 28, with 20 housemates came down to its grand finale today and Miracle will be going home with 45 million Naira.

Wins 2018 BBNAIJA Reality Show
2018 BBNAIJA Reality Show

With only 5 housemates remaining at the grand finale, there was always going to be one winner. and that winner was in the shape of Miracle.

A total of 170 million people voted this season at the just concluded BBNaija Double Wahala reality TV show. 30 million of those people voted in the final that saw Miracle clinching the prize money of N25m cash, a brand new SUV worth N12m, a trip for two valued at N4.7m, and household gadgets worth N3.3m.

He also added the PayPorte prize of 1 Million Naira to his collections on the night.

Miracle won the PayPorte challenge with a total time of 53 min 30sec!

Below is how the 30 million people voted in the final:

  • Miracle – 38.18%
  • Cee-C – 28.04%
  • Tobi – 22.53%
  • Alex – 7.07%
  • Nina – 4.18%

BBNAIJA 2018 Finale Recap

When Ebuka told them to take one last walk and switch off the lights in the House, Miracle and Cee-C knew that one of them was the ultimate Housemate for this season’s Double Wahala.

With smiles all over their faces as they switched one light at a time, they finally said their goodbyes to Big Brother and exited for the main stage.

When Davido’s Fall faded, the mood electrified as the Housemates entered the stage and soon after, Ebuka had to calm the crowd to which he slightly succeeded.

Winning Before Winning

Miracle’s will to win has always been rewarded by his ability to give his all in every challenge given to him. Whether it’s the Head of House, a Task or the Arena games, he always brought his A-game.

So when he was announced as the overall winner for the Payporte’s Arena games, it came as no surprise as he’s won more than any other Housemate.

With an overall time of 53 minutes and 30 seconds throughout the season, Miracle was awarded a cash prize of One Million Naira.

The Crowning

As usual, Ebuka asked the auditor to confirm if the results were independently verified and the auditor confirmed.

After they were shown the prizes to be won and with a total of thirty million votes this week; after a long silence and seeing both contestants shaking and nervous, Miracle emerged as the ultimate Big Brother Naija winner.

Emotions ran high from everyone and Miracle’s in-House sweetheart Nina; was at the fore embracing him as he struggled getting up after his excitement threw him on the ground.

Champaign splashing and everyone gathering to embrace him, finally he stood up and continued to celebrate in disbelief.

About the Winner of 2018 BBNAIJA, Miracle

Miracle Igbokwe Ikechukwu was born on 17th February, 1994 in Lagos State. He, however, currently resides in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.

He’s a trained pilot who graduated in 2017 at the International Aviation College (IAC) and the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria. He entered the Big Brother Naija house with his pilot license tightly in hand.

He once told Big Brother he’ll use part of the money to advance his aeronautic training and use the rest to support his family.

Celebrities Reacts to Miracle Winning 2018 BBNAIJA

Here is the trending reaction from all over the social media on the wake of Miracle’s latest triumph.

Popular music producer and Mavins boss, Don Jazzy has reacted to Miracle emerging winner of this year’s Big Brother Naija reality show.

In a series of tweets posted after the announcement was made, he wrote:
“It’s a Miracle. #bbnaija 2018 WINNER

“Channel Closed – CC.

“On that note I hail CC’s fans sha #bbnaija.

“Oya pls let’s get back to work o. Let’s not be lazy nigerian youths. #bbnaija.”

BBNAIJA 2018 host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu congratulated Miracle on the amazing season he had.

More Reaction from Social Media

Official sponsors, Payporte captured the moment.

That moment! Drop your thoughts.

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The Chief of Staff to the Governor of Imo State, Hon. Uche Nwosu declared their readiness to reward Miracle, the winner of Big Brother Naija ,and Nina who is a student of the Imo State University and an Indigene.

Congratulations Miracle, a race well run.

PayPal will Fully Accept Nigeria only when their US Allies has Ignored them

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PayPal will Fully Accept Nigeria only when their US Allies has Ignored them

After waiting for a little over a decade, PayPal arrived Nigeria in 2014 – arrived Nigeria with a half-baked service. A service that does little than market foreign products to Nigerians and prevent Nigerians from marketing theirs.

From the first day they stepped into the Nigerian Market, the intent was quite clear. To make maximum profit from the Africa’s second largest economy and deliver nothing in return. Yes, I said that, the service PayPal provides to Nigerians is completely one dimensional and only profit foreign companies and businesses abroad.

PayPal would fully accept Nigerians only when their US allies has found a more reliable means to do business. Nigeria has always been the dumping ground of failed US investments. It will come of no surprise if PayPal turn to Nigerians – desperate to do business with them – only after their popularity among US companies has declined. See why we think so.

Do Nigerians Really Need PayPal?

In case you are new to the current system, Nigerians can only pay money with their PayPal account but cannot receive money with their accounts. Some Nigerians has led various campaigns, asking that they should be able to receive money through their accounts like in many other countries where PayPal exist. But this campaign don’t usually make it past as many social media platforms.

Nigerians need PayPal both on the individual scale and the corporate scale. There are so many companies looking to integrate a reliable, convenient and globally accepted payment gateway to their online store. PayPal is one of the few payment gateways meeting such criteria. Some individuals, especially freelancers has found themselves in a position where having a PayPal account is the only thing standing between them and a life-transforming job.

Just recently, one Kofi Rukky called out PayPal on change.org. She asked that they should allow Nigerians receive money through their PayPal accounts. The petition like every other campaign, fell on deaf ears even after gaining the attention of over 1200 Nigerians.

Like so many other Nigerians, we have often pondered on the reason why PayPal isn’t fully functional in Nigeria. Reasons why Nigerians cannot receive money through their accounts? In our twitter handle, Geek NG and 3rd Planet Techies responded to our question on why PayPal doesn’t send money to Nigerians. They suggested that “Nigeria is still considered a high risk country, the possibility of getting a full PayPal service is pretty slim”.

Is Nigeria Really that Bad?

Nigeria as a country has long being associated with fraud. How can we ever forget the “Nigerian Prince”? The advance fee fraud has also earned popularity across the globe.

How far away is the 1960s from today?

Does time really change yesterday? PayPal doesn’t think so.

Miss Kofi Rukky is just one example of a Nigerian who is relying on the internet to earn legitimate income for themselves. As at March 31, 2017 there are 93,591,174 people accessing the internet from Nigeria. 8th position in the world’s overall ranking of internet users. According to Internet World Stats, this population amounts to 2.5% of the overall internet internet users in the world (3,731,973,423). It is likely to grow at the rate 46,695.6% in the coming year.

This population of internet users are composed of Bloggers, Programmers, Internet Marketer, Developers, Designers and various other professionals. Professionals who has come to the ‘free web space’ seeking a legitimate way to earn income. It is also important to note that this population has its fair share of cyber criminals and 419 internet frauds.

But is it fair to punish an entire population seeking to make clean income because of a crime committed by a few individuals? I’m sure Byron Howard and Rich Moore of Zootopia will disagree.

Sift Science Disagrees Too

Out of curiosity, I was forced to conduct a research on economic cyber-crime. And it was alarming to know that even the USA has more e-commerce fraud than Nigeria. Really, Nigeria is not even in the top 10. Sift Science has developed a comprehensive analysis on e-commerce fraud activity from practically everywhere in the world. Nigeria, contrary to the general assumption, lies 7 places away from the top 10 countries involved in e-commerce fraud.

The research showed that people in the smaller countries (in terms of population) like Latvia, Egypt, Mexico, Ukraine, etc are found to participate more in e-commerce fraud than Nigerians. Even bigger economic countries like Russia and the USA has earned its place in e-commerce crime above Nigeria.

Most US Companies are Losing Trust in PayPal

Knowledge has increased. US companies are becoming more aware of the loopholes associated with PayPal. Really, if their system is as secure as they claim, why the need to alienate a certain individuals? That is a debate for another day.

Minimizing cost and maximizing profit is the basic objective of every business. Over the years, PayPal hasn’t helped most businesses in the US towards achieving this basic business objective. Customers who do not have a PayPal account and wishes to buy products has to go through the rigorous process of creating a PayPal account. This in return makes companies/businesses lose potential revenues and clients.

It has also being argued that PayPal puts customers at a risk of identity theft as they demands too much personal information, makes misleading claims, tricks people into signing up and creating an account they don’t want and extorts more personal data from those who signed up. With too much privacy questions raised recently, it wouldn’t be surprising to see people considering a life after PayPal. And with Bitcoin gaining more international recognition, it is only a matter of time before more serious businesses start jumping ship.

Why PayPal needs Nigeria?

Nigeria’s economy is the second largest in Africa ( after South Africa) and her banking system is one of the best in Africa. Nigeria is the most populous nation in Africa and the 7th most populous in the world. PayPal would get to realize that there are lot of business people in the country. People who are willing to use their accounts for legitimate businesses in Nigeria.

Also, operating in Nigeria opens a unique opportunity for them in Africa. As the arguable giant of Africa, the success of most businesses in Africa depends on how successful it is in Nigeria. Several companies has denied services to Nigeria on the basis that there is no payment gateway for Nigerians.

PayPal full arrival to Nigeria will mean more companies extending their services to Nigeria. More revenues generated for both parties and more happy Nigerians. Everybody wins! But PayPal won’t see this until their US allies turn their back on them.

Recharge your MTN Airtime Anytime Directly from your Bank Account

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Recharge your MTN Airtime Anytime Directly from your Bank Account

MTN On Demand will let you top up your MTN airtime balance anytime directly from Access, Diamond and Zenith bank account.

What is MTN On Demand?

MTN On Demand is a service which allows MTN subscribers to buy airtime directly from their bank accounts via a code at their convenience, anytime, anywhere. MTN Nigeria Subscribers can buy airtime to a maximum of N3000.

How does it work?

A unique code has been developed where subscribers can dial to access this service absolutely free of charge. To buy airtime directly all you need to do is dial 904Amount#

If you have multiple bank accounts, you can decide which of the banks you want to buy airtime from. When you dial 904Amount# , you will be taken to a page with a list of the banks you bank with from which you can then select the bank you will like to debit.

What are the benefits of this service?

With this service you will enjoy benefits such as:

  • Convenience (you can buy at any time, and anywhere)
  • Ease of purchase
  • No need to scratch
  • No network issues
  • Simple and instant (No delays)
  • Multiple purchase (strictly for the MTN number linked to any of your account)

Who can enjoy this service?

  • Customers with individual bank accounts who use MTN products and services
  • Customers with bank accounts who buy physical recharge cards and top up their lines manually

How many banks are on board?

Currently there are well over 6 banks enrolled on the platform, they are:

  • Zenith Bank
  • Access Bank
  • Diamond Bank
  • Stanbic Bank
  • FCMB
  • Fidelity bank

MTN DND: Stop Unwanted SMS from your Network Provider

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Stop unnecessary and promotional messages from MTN Nigeria by Enabling DND mode in your SIM.

MTN Do-not-disturb (DND) is a service introduced by MTN Nigeria to help MTN subscribers subscribe and unsubscribe from specific promotional messages. You can do this by sending the service code to 2442. The service also allow you to unsubscribe from receiving all promotional messages.

What are the main features of DND?

The service will feature the following:

  •  Fully Blocked mode allowing customers to Opt Out totally from receiving promotional messages via SMS and IVR.
  • Partially Blocked mode allowing customers to filter service categories for promotional messages they wish to receive. Any category not selected is blocked.

How much does DND cost?

The service is free to customers.

How to activate DND

A customer will be able to perform the following DND activities via SMS

  • View Status
  • Activate full blocking
  • Activate partial blocking
  • Opt out of DND

Simply text HELP to the short code 2442 to find out more.

The following SMS keywords can be used to set your DND preference.

  • STOP: To stop all SMS and IVR messages
  • ALLOW: To receive all SMS and IVR messages
  • SMS 1: To receive Banking / Insurance/ Financial Products SMS
  • SMS 2: To receive Real Estate SMS and IVR messages
  • SMS 3: To receive Education SMS and IVR messages
  • SMS 4: To receive Health SMS and IVR messages
  • SMS 5: To receive Consumer goods & Automobiles SMS and IVR messages
  • SMS6: To receive Communication/Broadcasting/Entertainment/IT SMS and IVR messages
  • SMS 7: To receive Tourism & Leisure SMS and IVR messages
  • SMS 8: To receive Sport SMS and IVR messages
  • SMS 9: To receive Religion SMS and IVR messages
  • STATUS: To check your DND status

How to Deactivate DND

To opt out of the service, you will need to text the word “ALLOW” to the short code 2442. To opt-out is free.

How to check status

To check status, you will need to text the keyword STATUS to 2442

MTN Tariff Plans – Latest Compilation of MTN Tariff Plans and Activation Code

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MTN Tariff Plans – Latest Compilation of MTN Tariff Plans and Activation Code

Life with MTN can be a bit tricky. One day you get a notification to migrate to a plan that gives you 200% bonus on every recharge, a tempting offer, no doubt. However, the next day N200 credit is no longer enough for 3mins call. This is due to the lack of understanding of how the MTN tariff plans works. The rule is quite simple: Always pay attention to details that are not there.

Ask yourself questions before you migrate.

  • What is the on-net call rate?
  • How is much is the calling rate outside the MTN network?
  • What are the added benefits and finally and most importantly, what was removed?

If you are able to answer this questions before choosing a tariff plan, you will have little to regret about in the future.

MTN Tariff Plans, Benefits & Activation Codes

In this section, we are helping you answer those basic questions while providing you both the SMS and USSD migration code.

MTN StartPack

MTN StartPack is a tariff plan that grant newly registered MTN subscribers some special offers. Offers include 500% bonus on every recharge and 10MB on every recharge of N200 and above.

You don’t need to migrate to MTN StartPack as it comes by default after MTN SIM registration and activation. Simply recharge with any airtime value by dialing 555digits PIN# and you will automatically receive 500% bonus that will be credited in a dedicated account.

You will be able to make local calls, send SMS and browse the internet with the airtime bonus for a period of 3 days. However, you will continue to receive 500% of your recharge for the next 6 months. After 6 months you will stop receiving the bonus on your recharges and the system will automatically migrate you to MTN BetaTalk tariff plan.

To check your 500% bonus and 10MB bonus balances, simply dial 55917#.

MTN Pulse

Remember that era when people prefer to sleep in the day and talk to their loved ones at night? Well, that era is back. MTN Pulse was the tariff plan which offered free midnight call from 12:30am – 5:00am in 2009-2013. The tariff plan is back but this time with more reason to keep you awake at night.

With MTN Pulse, you can enjoy a limitless world of possibilities with the offer of 1GB for N500 on dealzone, all night browsing/downloading at N25 daily, Unlimited music+ streaming @ N25 daily.

Features of MTN Pulse

  • Flat rate of 11 kobo/sec for calls ACROSS ALL local Networks after spending NGN 10 daily.
  • Music streaming on Music+ at N10/day
  • Happy Hour night browsing at N25/day. You will be required to subscribe by sending Night to 131 and the subscription fee of N25 will be deducted.
  • 100% data bonus on purchase of 500MB weekly bundle (You can subscribe to 500MB weekly bundle by sending 103 to 131 or by dialing *406*2*2# and the bundle fee of N500 will be deducted. You will then receive 1GB in your account).
  • 10MB on ₦100 recharge or 20MB on ₦200 and above. ONLY on first recharge of the week
  • Share n Sell
  • FREE Happy Hour calls to MTN numbers from 12.30am to 04:30 every day (including weekends) as long as you have minimum balance of N100 in your account at 12:30am

How to Migrate to MTN Pulse

To migrate to MTN Pulse simply, text 406 to 131 or Dial 4061#. Migration is free and you can always revert to other plans free of charges.

MTN BetaTalk

MTN BetaTalk rewards you with 200% of your recharge of N100 and above. That is, if you recharge N200, you total account balance becomes N600 – N200 in your main account balance and N400 in your bonus account balance.

Interesting, right? However, one glaring fact about this tariff plan is that you will not be able to use the share n sell feature. As you check out other features below, you will find reasons why you may or may not want to migrate to MTN BetaTalk.

Features of MTN BetaTalk

  • National calls will be charged at the flat rate of N24/minute (40k/sec).
  • All National calls, SMS and Data will be charged from the customer’s main account as soon as the bonus airtime is exhausted or expires.
  • International calls, International SMS and Data while roaming will be charged from the customer’s main account only at the prevailing international rate.
  • Customers will be rewarded with 200% bonus airtime on every recharge of N100 and above which 3 times the value.
  • The bonus airtime will be available for national calls, national SMS and PAYG data.
  • 10MB data when customers recharge with N100.00 airtime or more.
  • The data bonus will be awarded only once a week. (i.e. on first recharge of N100 & above, subsequent eligible recharges in the same week will not attract a 10MB data bonus).
  • The data bonus will be valid for 7 days from the time it is awarded.
  • Customer will only enjoy the 200% bonus while they are on the Beta Talk Plan. If they migrate out to any other existing tariff plan they lose all the bonus

NB: (National Calls & National SMS means calls & SMS to all networks in Nigeria (a.k.a On-net and Off-net)

How to Migrate to MTN BetaTalk

To migrate, simply dial 1232*6# or text BT to 131. Your first migration to MTN BetaTalk in 30 days will be free of charge subsequent migration within the same month will be charged at N100.

MTN SmoothTalk Plus

The MTN SmoothTalk Plus is designed for customers who spend more on phone calls. You can enjoy calls to all Nigerian networks and the rate of 15k/seconds after the first minute of the day at 40 kobo per second.

Features of MTN SmoothTalk Plus

  • Flat rate of 15 kobo/second for calls ACROSS ALL local Networks after the first minute of the day at 40 kobo per second.
  • Free 10MB weekly on N100 recharge.
  • Start of Call notification to inform you the rate at which your call will be charged.
  • End of Call to inform you of your call duration, total call cost and airtime balance.
  • Lots of life-enriching products and services.

How to Migrate to MTN SmoothTalk Plus

Simply dial *401# or send 401 to 131 and migrate to MTN SmoothTalk plus. Your first migration to MTN SmoothTalk in 30 days will be free of charge subsequent migration within the same month will be charged at N100.

Airtel Data Plans and Subscription Codes – Android, BlackBerry and Mega Data Bundle with SmartSPEEDOO

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Airtel Data Plans and Subscription Codes – Android, BlackBerry and Mega Data Bundle with SmartSPEEDOO

Compilation of the latest Airtel data plans for PC, Android, iOS, iPhone, BlackBerry and other devices.

In the last few months, network providers in Nigeria have undertaken a revolution in upgrading their data plans. Glo has upgraded. MTN has upgraded. And Airtel is just arriving at the party – all featuring data plans with a bandwidth of 12GB – 48GB.

Airtel has been one on the most reliable internet service provider in Nigeria, in the past, being the only network provider that lets you use your BlackBerry plan on other devices. The new airtel SmartSPEEDOO data plan brings more to the table.

Airtel SmartSPEEDOO Data Plans

In this section we are going to review the latest Airtel data bundles, specifying clearly the bundle name, bandwidth, validity period, price and a brief description. The data plans has a variation of daily, weekly, monthly and time-based plans. See table below.

Plan Name Data Allowance Subscription Fee Validity Days USSD CODE Description
NO COMMITMENT FREE SURF UP TO 160MB FREE 30 *400# Regular pay-as-you-go internet browsing. Free Surf however, gives up to 160mb bonus data when you use up to 160MB. Browsing rate starts from 1 kobo per KB. Billing starts from N1/MB and up to 20 Kobo/MB. – Not recommended for lengthy browsing.
BUNDLES DAILY 30MB 100 1 *410# 30MB data bundle suitable for daily internet access on featured phones.
3-Day 100MB 200 3 *412# 3 days internet plan suitable for featured phones.
5-STAR PACK 25MB (5MB DAILY) 100 5 *401# Grants you 5MB daily for 5days. Suitable for chatting on featured phones.
WEEKLY 80MB 300 7 *417# Weekly internet plan that grants you 80MB. Suitable for browsing and downloading on featured phones.
EASY 750MB 500 14 *418# Duo weekly browsing suitable for featured phones.
2G Pack Unlimited 200 14 *482*1# Grants you unlimited bandwidth to browse on featured phones and other 2G devices.
Unlimited 500 28 *482*2#
ANDROID ANDROID 1.0 1.5GB 1,000 30 *496# Monthly data bundle suitable for low internet consumers on smartphones and tablets.
ANDROID 2.0 3.5GB 2,000 30 *437# Monthly data bundle suitable for medium internet consumers on smartphones and tablets.
ANDROID 2.5 5GB 2,500 30 *437*1# Monthly data bundle suitable for high internet consumers on smartphones and tablets.
ANDROID 3.5 7GB 3,500 30 *438# Monthly data bundle suitable for heavy internet consumers on smartphones and tablets.
SOCIAL OPERA MONTHLY 250 MB 300 30 *885*1# Access the internet through Opera mini, Facebook,Twitter Whatsapp, We Chat and 2go e.t.c  on mobile phones for 30 days.
WTF MONTHLY 80MB 200 30 *990# Best for Facebook,Twitter Whatsapp, We Chat and 2go e.t.c
UNLIMITED UNLIMITED MONTH 3GB 1,500 30 *435# 30 day 3GB data bundle best for low internet consumers on PC.
UNLIMITED WEEK 200MB 525 7 *440*17# Weekly 200MB data bundle best for low internet consumers on PC.
UNLIMITED DAY 40MB 100 1 *440*18# Daily 40MB data bundle best for low internet consumers on PC.
BLACKBERRY BB COMPLETE MONTH 3GB 1,000 30 *431# Monthly data plan for all BlackBerry phones.

Airtel time-based data plans are suitable for downloading large files over a fixed amount of time. For maximum usage, we recommend you use internet download managers so as to download multiple files at maximum speed.

The time-base plan is also suitable for updating OS and applications such as Windows 10, anti-virus, etc.

Plan Name Data Allowance Subscription Fee Validity Days USSD CODE Description
Time / NIGHT/ Weekend TIME BASED 30 – 300 x *439*3# Unlimited bandwidth internet access for 30 minutes.
TIME BASED 60 – 500 x *439*4# Unlimited bandwidth internet access for 60 minutes.
NIGHT 120 3 hours 1,000 x *481*2# Unlimited bandwidth internet access for 3 hours. Works only at night, between 12am and 5:59am.
WEEKEND BUNDLE 200 200MB 200 weekend *472# Watch a couple of videos with your friends on smartphones over the weekend – between 12am Saturday and 11:59pm on Sunday.
WEEKEND BUNDLE 500 500MB 500 weekend *473# Watch a couple of videos with your friends on PCs and tablet over the weekend – between 12am Saturday and 11:59pm on Sunday.
MEGA PACKS MEGA 5 12GB 5,000 30 *452# 12GB internet plan for bloggers, family usage and small internet-based businesses.
MEGA 8 24GB 8,000 30 *460# 24GB internet plan for bloggers with 2 or more staffs. Also suitable for small online-based businesses.
MEGA 10 34GB 10,000 30 *462# 34GB, 30days internet data bundle for small and medium-size enterprise (SMEs). Plan comes with FREE DONGLE/ DONGLE-MIFI and a burn rate of 1Kobo/kb (5pm-9am) weekdays+All weekends.
MEGA 15 30GB 15,000 60 *463# 30GB, 60 days internet data bundle for small and medium-size enterprise (SMEs). It comes with FREE DONGLE/ DONGLE-MIFI/MIFI at N15,000 for 60 days
MEGA 36 50GB 36,000 180 *406# The Airtel Smart 36 plan is best for medium-size organisation with huge demand for internet, with 50GB at N36,000 valid for 180 days, it also comes with FREE DONGLE/ DONGLE-MIFI/MIFI/ROUTER
MEGA 70 100GB 70,000 365 *407# The Airtel Smart 60 plan is best for large organisation with huge demand for internet, with 100GB for N70,000 valid for 365 days, It also comes with FREE DONGLE/ DONGLE-MIFI/MIFI/ROUTER
MEGA 136 200GB 136,000 365 *408# The Airtel Smart 136 plan is best for very large organisations, with 200gb at N136,000  valid for 365 days, It also comes with FREE DONGLE/ DONGLE-MIFI/MIFI/ROUTER

*The burn rate for Mega Packs is 1Kobo/kb (10pm-6am) 2 kobo/kb (6:01am-9:59pm)   **(5pm-9am) weekdays + All weekends

MTN Data Plans and Subscription Codes – Complete List with Text and USSD

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MTN Data Plans and Subscription Codes – Complete List with Text and USSD

Compilation of the latest MTN data plans for PC, Android, iOS, iPhone and other devices.

Glo recently upgraded their data plans, MTN has followed in similar direction. With the new MTN data plans, you can get 3.5GB for N2,00 and 10GB for just N5,000. Even though critics may argue that Glo offers more, the new MTN data plan is nothing short of spectacle.

In this page we will be taking you through the full list of MTN data plans since 2016. We have divided them in groups: Monthly, Weekly, Daily & 60 days packages.

Monthly Plans

The monthly plan is suitable for mobile and pc users who needs regular daily internet usage. The monthly plan to go with depends on the volume of data you think you can exhuast within a month. If you are browsing through your mobile phone, 1.5GB will be just fine for a period of one month.

    • 1.5GB
    • N1,000
    • 30 Days
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    • 3.5GB
    • N2,000
    • 30 Days
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    • 10GB
    • N5,000
    • 30 Days
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    • 22GB
    • N10,000
    • 30 Days
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Weekly Plans

The weekly plan is most suitable for people who needs internet access only during the weekend. The data volume is relatively small, so I’d still encourage you to go with the monthly plan if you need to pull in heavy data during the weekend.

    • 750MB
    • N500
    • 7 Days
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Daily Plans

Instantly meet your immediate internet demand with the daily data plan. The daily plans offers small volume of data that can be used within 24hrs.

    • 30MB
    • N100
    • 24 Hrs
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    • 100MB
    • N200
    • 24 Hrs
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60 Days Plan

Suitable for small and medium size enterprise. Can be used to share internet among other staffs in an organisation.

    • 50GB
    • N20,000
    • 60 Days
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Quarterly Plans

The quarterly based plans are data plans that spans within the range of 90day. The data volume is very large (upto 85GB) and suitable for SMEs with more staffs in need of internet access.

    • 85GB
    • N50,000
    • 90 Days
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Glo Data Plans and Subscription Codes – Full List for Monthly, Weekly, Daily & Campus Data Plans

Ebenezer Obasi
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Glo Data Plans and Subscription Codes – Full List for Monthly, Weekly, Daily & Campus Data Plans

Compilation of the latest Glo data plans for PC, Android, iOS, iPhone and other devices.

If you are thinking of using the internet on your PC or you consume large volume of data monthly, the Glo monthly data plan is for you. The new monthly data rate is both reliable and affordable – over 24GB data bundle for just N5,000 and 48GB data bundle for N8,000. However, that’s a tip of the iceberg as Glo offers more value for your money in terms of data bundle.

Below, we have listed a complete list of all the Glo monthly data plans, giving details about the data volume, price, sms and USSD code.

Monthly Plans

Plan NamePrice (N)Data VolumeValiditySMS to 127USSD Code
Always Micro1,0002GB30 Days53*127*53#
My Phone2,0006GB30 Days55*127*55#
So Special2,50010GB30 Days58*127*58#
Always Macro3,00012GB30 Days54*127*54#
N4,000 Data Plan4,00018GB30 Days59*127*59#
Always Min5,00024GB30 Days11*127*2#
Always Max8,00048GB30 Days12*127*1#
Gold15,00060GB30 Days16*127*12#
Platinum18,00090GB30 Days17*127*13#

Are you out of data before end of your validity or you just want added data to your current plan? Boost your data plan by 1GB for just N500 OR by 300MB for just N200. Dial *777# to buy extra data (1GB Data Plan Boost is for 1GB plans or higher)

Glo CAMPUS Data BOOSTER

If you are in the campus and about to exhaust your data plan within the validity period, you can easily boost your data plan with the Glo Campus Data Booster.

PriceDataOff-CampusOn-CampusGlo to Glo BonusValidity
N200200MB200MB400MBN504 days
N500500MB500MB1GBN 1257 days
N10001GB1GB2GBN25015 days
N20002GB3GB6GBN50030 days
N50005GB12GB24GBN125030 days

If you are regular user – with no intention of using too much data – or you simply need internet access for the moment, the daily data bundles are for you. When you need to test the speed or network coverage of Glo internet in your area, the N50 daily plan comes in handy.

Daily Plans

Plan NamePrice (N)Data VolumeValiditySMS to 127USSD Code
1 Day Pack5030MB1 Day14*127*14#
Instant Surf100100MB1 Day51*127*51#
Smallie200200MB3 Days56*127*56#

I would recommend the weekly data plan to subscribers who needs internet access for the time-being — such as going for a hike and research programs that wouldn’t span for more than a week.

Weekly Plans

Plan NamePrice (N)Data VolumeValiditySMS to 127USSD Code
Big Week5001GB10 Days57*127*57#

The plan to choose is largely your decision to make. However, with the Glo data plan calculated provided below you may be able to ascertain the volume of data your agenda requires.

Data Calculator

How Much Data Do I Need?

DataUsage
100MBSurf the web for 10 hours or Check 2000 emails or Watch 50 mins of video streaming
500MBSurf the web for 50 hours or Check 10,000 emails or Watch 4 hours of video streaming
2GBSurf the web for 200 hours or Check 40,000 emails or Watch 20 hours of video streaming
6GBSurf the web for 600 hours or Watch 60 hours of video streaming or Use your mobile as modem

* Usage is a guide only based on the following assumptions: Web browsing = 10MB per hour, Email = 50KB per email, YouTube streaming = 2MB per minute.

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