Only ₦1 000 to spare? MTN’s 1.5 GB weekly bundle—and 1 GB night YouTube—delivers an effective ₦0.38/MB after the 2025 price shake‑up. Grab the quick codes, learn what vanished, and use our hacks to stretch every megabyte until payday.

A year ago ₦1 000 could get you either a 1 GB+ weekly bundle or a lean monthly pack that limped through 30 days. MTN’s February 2025 revamp scrapped that cut‑price monthly option and reshaped the weekly plan with YouTube bonuses. If ₦1 000 is the note in your pocket today, you now have one official bundle—plus a couple of creative work‑arounds—to stretch every kobo. This guide recalculates the true ₦‑per‑MB after MTN’s update, shows you the fastest activation codes, and suggests nearby upgrades if your browsing appetite suddenly spikes.

The Only True ₦1 000 MTN Bundle in 2025

Plan	Core Data	Extras	Validity	Code (SMS/USSD)	Effective Data¹	₦/MB (effective)
1.5 GB Weekly	1.5 GB	100 MB YouTube All‑Day + 1 GB YouTube Night	7 days	105 → 312 / 312105#	2.6 GB	₦0 .38

¹Effective data counts the core 1.5 GB plus the 1.1 GB of YouTube bonuses you’re likely to burn if you stream at night or low‑res.

What disappeared? The old 1.8 GB Monthly @ ₦1 000 bundle was retired in late 2024. Dialing 312106# now returns “invalid selection.”

Why the Weekly Bundle Still Works

• Best ₦/MB in the ₦1 000 band – even without the YouTube add‑ons it beats most small monthly bundles at ₦0 .67/MB.
• Front‑loaded data – plenty of volume to binge tutorials or social feeds during a busy week.
• 5 free MTN‑to‑MTN minutes – handy for quick check‑ins.

How to Buy

Method	Steps
SMS	Text 105 to 312.
USSD	Dial 312105#, confirm.
SmartSMSSolutions	Log in → Data → MTN → Weekly → ₦1 000 (1.5 GB) → Pay.

Activation is instant; you’ll see two balances—“Main” and “YouTube Night.”

Work‑Arounds If You Must Stretch ₦1 000 Over a Month

Strategy	What You Get	Cost	Effective Days
Buy two 75 MB Daily packs when needed	150 MB total	₦150	2 days
Stack three 110 MB Daily bundles across the month	330 MB total	₦300	3 × 24 h windows
Split ₦1 000: 500 MB Daily (₦350) + 75 MB Daily × 3 (₦225)	725 MB over 4 days	₦575	4 days

These combos keep you under ₦1 000 at a time but cost more per MB and require frequent renewals.

Nearby Upgrades Worth the Extra Cash

Price	Bundle	Core Data	Validity	Effective ₦/MB	Why Consider
₦1 500	3.5 GB Weekly	3.5 GB	7 days	₦0 .42	More than double the data for 1.5× the money.
₦1 600	3 GB Monthly	3 GB	30 days	₦0 .53	Light usage but a full month of peace.
₦1 500	500 MB Daily × 4	2 GB	4 days	₦0 .70	Burst data for a long weekend away.

Pros & Cons of the ₦1 000 Weekly Plan

👍 Pros	👎 Cons
Lowest cost‑per‑MB in the ₦1 000 tier.	Expires in 7 days—use it or lose it.
Comes with bonus night YouTube data.	Night quota limited to 11 p.m.–6 a.m.
5 free MTN minutes for emergencies.	Still small for HD video or large downloads.

FAQs (Short & Sweet)

• Can I roll over the 1.5 GB? Yes—buy the same plan before it expires. Night YouTube data does not roll over.
• Does it work on 5 G? Absolutely, but faster speeds = faster depletion.
• Can I gift it? Yes via 312# → Gift Data → Weekly → 1.5 GB or through SmartSMSSolutions checkout.

Conclusion – Squeezing the Most From Your ₦1 000

With MTN’s ₦1 000 monthly bundle now history, the 1.5 GB Weekly + YouTube bonuses stands as the lone champion for this budget. It offers the best blend of volume and value—provided you can finish it in seven days and make use of the night‑time streaming window. If you truly need a 30‑day cushion, be ready to step up to at least ₦1 600 for the new 3 GB monthly pack or explore multi‑SIM tricks to juggle daily deals. Either way, know the codes, activate early, and keep an eye on your balance so every naira actually reaches the internet—and not the “data finished” screen.