As I flipped through the Complete Sports Dailies, I was in total shock and disbelief when I saw the yellow background with MTN logo on it, promoting or rather advertising the “Ultimate Wonder Promo” promising a grand prize of an airplane or its equivalent in cash plus N200 million other cash prizes for people who recharge a specified amount regularly.

I could not imagine how things have gone from bad to worse in Nigeria, trash are being allowed to be dumped in Nigeria while the customs officers act blind, politicians are looting the treasury in the Billions, Lecturers now drive in Nissan Armanda, Hummer and Ferarri. Now our telecom corporations who naturally make billions daily have jumped into the huge corruption market in Nigeria, where subscribers are deceived to pay for a promo that is obviously a Scam. Ripping innocent Nigerians of their hard-earned money in broad-day light. What use is the Nigeria Telecommunication Commissions and other regulatory bodies if they cannot control irresponsible acts like this?

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I heard the ad. On radio and was shocked.

ifyalways: I heard the ad. On radio and was shocked.

Nigeria is a dumping ground.. Don't know how she manages to swallow everything

To me I believe it's the greedy ones that will fall for that, Since no one forces anyone to risk his money.
Notwithstanding, the custoner officers should be held responsible.

vowiski: As I flipped through the Complete Sports Dailies, I was in total shock and disbelief when I saw the yellow background with MTN logo on it, promoting or rather advertising the “Ultimate Wonder Promo” promising a grand prize of an airplane or its equivalent in cash plus N200 million other cash prizes for people who recharge a specified amount regularly.

I could not imagine how things have gone from bad to worse in Nigeria, trash are being allowed to be dumped in Nigeria while the customs officers act blind, politicians are looting the treasury in the Billions, Lecturers now drive in Nissan Armanda, Hummer and Ferarri. Now our telecom corporations who naturally make billions daily have jumped into the huge corruption market in Nigeria, where subscribers are deceived to pay for a promo that is obviously a Scam. Ripping innocent Nigerians of their hard-earned money in broad-day light. What use is the Nigeria Telecommunication Commissions and other regulatory bodies if they cannot control irresponsible acts like this?

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Somebody promising "an airplane" is same as somebody promising "a car".

Interpret "car" then you can interpret "plane". Or is 1970 model beetle no a car?

Now, car experts: what will be the cash equivalent of a 1970 model beetle?

noblezone:

Somebody promising "an airplane" is same as somebody promising "a car".

Interpret "car" then you can interpret "plane". Or is 1970 model beetle no a car?

Now, car experts: what will be the cash equivalent of a 1970 model beetle?

200 Million naira is a huge money, even Microsoft will not waste business investments like that, let alone MTN splashing the bank for an unknow individual.. We have been through this before, remember the 1billon promo? Giving out Bilions when some places have no base stations and network remains crappy at best.. I can tell you authorititaively that I have re-connected my MTN modem over 50 times, just from 6am to Now. It doesnt happens always, but when it does, Trust MTN.. they can ruin your day completely, without any explanation..

They said the grand price is an aeroplane, they did not specify the type, make, model or size of the plane. They might even be talking of a toy remote control plane or one of those small agricultural planes used for fumigation.

So we need to know the specs of the plane before we can comment on whether the promo is scam or not.

The aircraft is a Cessna 182T

I believe there should be a mass action against these people who have obviously misplaced their priorities.
Noone really care about prizes and raffles etc when they are still grappling with basic services.
For a very long time now, you can't call on mtn network without hitches; money paid and service not delivered; customer service only exist literally.
Maybe they should offer oil blocks as their prizes next time.
Defrauders!

I hope its not a Dana plane! But come to think of it... Why are all these South African companies in Nigeria so heartless? And nothing is done to arrest the situation.very very pathetic!