MTN’s 2025 daily bundles are revamped: see full price list, codes, and real cost‑per‑MB rankings. Learn why the 2.5 GB pack rules, how to activate via USSD, SMS, MyMTN or MoMo, and when weekly or monthly plans save more.

The Nigerian data market never sits still, and MTN’s prepaid catalogue is often the first to shake things up. In late‑2024 the operator sunset most of its flash‑sale MoMo bundles and trimmed down the MyMTN NG app exclusives. By the first quarter of 2025, the daily plans had been re‑priced, re‑named, and—most importantly for savvy users—re‑ranked in terms of raw cost per megabyte.

If you regularly hop on MTN just for a day’s worth of browsing, streaming, or tethering, this in‑depth guide walks you through the new numbers, explains which bundles still represent genuine value, and shows you how to activate each package in seconds. The analysis is based on MTN’s own tariff sheet (April 2025 edition) plus hands‑on purchase tests via USSD, SMS, MyMTN NG, and MTN MoMo.

Updated MTN Daily Data Bundles for 2025

Below is the definitive daily‑bundle table after MTN’s January 2025 price review. Figures are rounded to two decimal places where necessary, and the “Cost / MB” column assumes MTN’s marketing convention of 1 GB = 1,000 MB.

What happened to the ₦200‑for‑1 GB MoMo deal?

That promo expired permanently in November 2024 and has not resurfaced in any MTN channel as of April 2025.

Verdict: Best Daily Data Plan?

With promotional loopholes closed, MTN’s daily lineup is now a straight numbers game. We rank each bundle on the twin pillars of value (₦/MB) and ease of activation.

Best Cost Per MB Deals

Why the 2.5 GB plan tops the chart: Even with its “digital channels” tag, real‑world testing confirms it supports WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok, web browsing, and most embedded video. Unless you need full‑fledged 4K YouTube during the day, nothing else beats 0.29 kobo per MB.

Best for SMS & USSD Users

If you avoid apps or mobile wallets, the 1 GB + 1.5 Mins Daily Plan is the clear winner. A single text—155 to 312—converts ₦500 airtime into 1 GB data plus a tiny voice allowance for that one urgent call you might need to make.

Worst Value Plans

Unless you’re in an absolute emergency—say, zero airtime left and you must send an email—skip these micro‑bundles.

How to Buy MTN Daily Data Plans

MTN now offers four parallel purchase channels. Pick whichever matches your device and payment style.

Pro tip: To confirm activation, dial *312*4# or check the MyMTN NG dashboard. Both display your remaining volume and expiry down to the minute.

Best Alternatives to Daily Data Plans

Daily bundles are convenient, but they’re rarely the cheapest option if you need data for multiple days in a row. Consider these high‑value substitutes, all valid on ordinary airtime (no app lock‑ins).

Why they matter:

• The 20 GB weekly plan undercuts every daily bundle on a per‑MB basis.
• The 90 GB two‑month pack averages 1.5 GB per day at one‑third the price of stacking 1 GB daily bundles for sixty days.

Final Thoughts: Is MTN’s Daily Plan Still Worth It?

Daily data has always been about urgency and flexibility. In 2025 it retains those virtues but no longer delivers the rock‑bottom costs we enjoyed during 2023‑24 flash promos. The ₦200‑for‑1 GB deal is gone, and sub‑₦500 bundles have effectively vanished for volumes above half a gigabyte.

That said, a daily plan remains the smartest move in three common scenarios:

1. Burst Needs: You only need a quick data hit—think software patch, electronic ticket download, or uploading coursework before midnight.
2. Expense Tracking: Freelancers who pass the data cost directly to a client may prefer the clean per‑day accounting a daily plan provides.
3. Backup Connectivity: Many Nigerians run dual‑SIM phones. Grabbing a day‑pass on MTN when your main network falters is painless and cheap insurance.

Consider Alternatives If:

• Your usage spans several consecutive days. One weekly bundle is almost always cheaper than stacking daily plans.
• You stream full‑HD or 4K video. The 2.5 GB plan’s digital restriction occasionally throttles YouTube and Netflix in prime time.
• You require predictable monthly totals. MTN’s 45 GB Always‑On Monthly (₦9,000) or 65 GB Monthly (₦16,000) offer lower long‑run costs.

Putting It All Together

A quick glance at the Updated MTN Daily Data Bundles table shows how sharply the price curve bends once you cross the 500 MB mark. The first 500 MB still costs you ₦0.70 per MB, but jump to 2.5 GB and the price tumbles to ₦0.29—less than half. That breakpoint is the sweet spot in MTN’s current tariff grid, and it explains why the 2.5 GB daily pack is the prime pick for power users who stay within social‑media ecosystems.

For budget‑conscious subscribers who must buy through SMS or USSD, the story changes. Here, 1 GB + 1.5 minutes at ₦500 is your friend, delivering double the data of the ₦350 500 MB plan for only ₦150 extra. Meanwhile, the tiny 75 MB and 110 MB bundles are now purely emergency tools—keep them at the back of your mind for those rare times you need to send a PDF from the middle of nowhere.

Remember, MTN adjusts its catalogue roughly every six months. Bookmark this page, or better yet, subscribe to our newsletter so you’re the first to know when a stealth promo drops—because when one does, the real winners are the people who switch early.

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