Only ₦5 000 to burn? Choose MTN’s 20 GB weekly monster, the 10 GB monthly bundle with YouTube + calls, or stack six 2.5 GB dailies for 15 GB at ₦4 500. Our guide reveals real ₦/MB numbers, fast activation codes and smart tricks to make every megabyte last.

Five thousand naira is the price of a mid‑range smartphone battery, a Friday‑night shawarma binge—or enough MTN data to cover a productive month if you buy smart. It is large enough to command double‑digit gigabytes, yet small enough to fund from a single POS cash‑out. MTN’s February 2025 pricing overhaul reshuffled the bundle hierarchy; some favourites got more expensive, others vanished, and a brand‑new 20 GB weekly “Digital Channels Only” monster appeared.

This article updates every calculation: raw gigabytes, hidden bonuses, cost‑per‑MB, and how many times you must renew. By the end you’ll know exactly how to deploy one crisp blue ₦5 000 note—whether you stream TikTok Reels, play MLBB, or just need Zoom meetings to stop buffering.

Snapshot: Every MTN Bundle You Can Trigger With ₦5 000 (or Close)

*Cost‑per‑MB is based solely on the core allowance, except where extras are clearly usable (YouTube Day/Night).

Key take‑away: Two radically different winners emerge:

• Raw volume per naira: six × 2.5 GB daily bursts for ₦4 500 (15 GB, ₦0.29/MB).
• Single‑payment convenience: 10 GB monthly at ₦4 500; lower volume but zero mid‑month renewals.

Deep Dive #1 – The 20 GB Weekly (₦5 000)

Who should choose it?

• Heavy one‑week streamers: binge an entire K‑drama season.
• Remote workers with short‑term sprints: project uploads, nightly builds.
• Travellers needing temporary broadband replacement.

Downsides

• App‑only purchase—no quick SMS in a low‑signal area.
• You must repeat the ₦5 000 hit every week to stay online (≈ ₦20 000/month).

Deep Dive #2 – The 10 GB Monthly (₦4 500)

Why pick it?

• Single activation covers the whole month—zero mental load.
• Night and day YouTube perks offload video from the main quota.
• Voice minutes save you ₦200–₦300 in airtime top‑ups.

Why skip it?

• Pure ₦/MB value is worst among the ₦5 000 options.
• 10 GB can vanish quickly on 5 G unless you discipline streaming quality.

Mix‑and‑Match Strategy – Two 6 GB Weekly Bundles

Buying the 6 GB / ₦2 500 weekly pack on two consecutive Mondays delivers:

• 12 GB core data
• Two separate 7‑day clocks (lite rollover if you buy Week 2 before Week 1 expires)
• Total spend ₦5 000
• Cost‑per‑MB ₦0 .41

Perfect for: someone who wants more volume than the 10 GB monthly but can tolerate a fortnightly renewal and no bonuses.

Aggressive Data‑Burst Strategy – Six Daily 2.5 GB Packs

At 312# → Daily → ₂ .₅ GB → ₦750 you buy a 24‑hour 2.5 GB quota. Six of those spread across a project‑heavy week equals 15 GB for ₦4 500.

Real‑world use case

Pros: unbelievable ₦0.29/MB. Cons: you must remember to start each 24‑hour window early, or lose usable hours.

Activation & Purchase Warehouse

Pro tip: SmartSMSSolutions auto‑creates VAT receipts—handy for corporate reimbursements.

Five Data‑Saving Moves Worth Hundreds of MB

1. Chrome Lite Mode on Android slashes webpage weight by up to 50 %.
2. Instagram data saver (Settings → Account → Mobile Data) prevents autoplay.
3. Windows Update “metered connection” flag pauses gigabyte‑scale patches until Wi‑Fi.
4. WhatsApp media download: “Wi‑Fi only.”
5. Stream at 480 p unless the screen is ≥ 15 inches; your eyes barely notice.

FAQ Corner (Quick‑fire)

Conclusion — Two Winning Recipes for a Five‑Grand Budget

1. Convenience first?
   Pick the 10 GB Monthly (₦4 500) — add the night YouTube to get ~12.2 GB total and ignore renewals for 30 days.
2. Max data per naira?
   Go wild with six daily 2.5 GB bursts (₦4 500) or leap on the 20 GB Weekly (₦5 000).
   You’ll hit up to 4× the unit value of the monthly pack, but commit to more frequent purchases.

Either path can be activated in under 30 seconds via USSD or SmartSMSSolutions, works flawlessly on 5 G, and supports hotspot sharing. Your choice hinges on one question: Is your pain‑point renewal hassle or raw gigabytes? Decide, dial, and start streaming. Your single blue note will thank you.