MTN Nigeria celebrated the nation’s 65th Independence Day by offering a unique 65-second free call for the first national call on October 1, 2025, as part of its “Y’ello Independence Week” campaign running October 1-5, featuring discounts and consumer rewards across the country.
MTN allowed its customers to make their very first national call of the day for 65 seconds free, a symbolic nod to 65 years of independence.
Alongside the free calls, MTN provided discounts of 10% on 4G routers and 5% on 5G routers, aiming to improve internet connectivity across urban and rural areas.
The week-long initiative includes giveaways such as smartphones, ₦20,000 shopping vouchers, and data rewards distributed at events across major cities. MTN’s MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB) also contributed to the celebrations by waiving all transfer fees nationwide for 24 hours on Independence Day, fostering financial inclusion and easing everyday expenses for millions of Nigerians.
Rosemary Aimankhu, Chief Commercial Officer of MTN Nigeria, said that Independence Day is about freedom, unity, and resilience. She added that by offering 65 seconds of free calls and nationwide free money transfers, MTN celebrates Nigeria’s 65th anniversary in a way that directly supports the everyday lives of millions.
