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Sharing data with family, friends, and colleagues has become a common practice in Nigeria, especially as the cost of internet subscriptions continues to rise. With the introduction of unified short codes across telecom networks, transferring data has become faster and more user-friendly for subscribers.
TJ News Nigeria reports that MTN, Glo, Airtel, and 9mobile have all adopted simpler codes for data sharing and gifting, providing seamless ways for Nigerians to help one another stay connected.
Here is an updated 2025 guide on how to share and gift data across all major networks in Nigeria.
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1. How to Share and Gift Data on MTN (2025)
MTN offers Data Gifting and Data Share features:
| Service | USSD Code | How It Works |
|---|---|---|
| Data Gifting | Dial *312# → Select Gift Data | Buy a new data bundle for another MTN user |
| Data Share | Dial *312# → Select Data Share | Share your existing data balance |
| SMS Method | Text Transfer [PhoneNumber] [DataAmount] [PIN] to 312 | Example: Transfer 08031234567 500 0000 |
| PIN Default | 0000 (change via 312500*3#) | Change your PIN for security |
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Example: To share 500MB with 08031234567, send:
Transfer 08031234567 500 0000 to 312
2. How to Share and Gift Data on Glo (2025)
TJ News Nigeria gathered that Glo remains popular for its generous data bundles, and its “Glo Data Share” service allows you to share your bundle with others.
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| Service | USSD Code | How It Works |
|---|---|---|
| Data Gifting | Dial *312# → Select Data Gifting | Buy data for another Glo number |
| Data Sharing | Dial *312# → Select Share Data | Share your active data bundle |
| Add Beneficiary | 3121*PhoneNumber# | Adds a recipient to your data share list |
| Remove Beneficiary | 3122*PhoneNumber# | Remove a number from your share list |
Note: You can share data with up to 5 Glo numbers.
3. How to Share and Gift Data on Airtel (2025)
Airtel Nigeria offers Data Me2U and Gifting services.
| Service | USSD Code | How It Works |
|---|---|---|
| Data Gifting | Dial *312# select the date plan→ Choose Buy for others | Buy a bundle for another Airtel user |
| Me2U (Data Transfer) | Dial 312PhoneNumber*Amount# | Share part of your existing data balance |
| PIN Setup/Reset | Default: 1234 → Change via 3122OldPINNewPIN# | Secure your data transactions |
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Example: To send 200MB to 0802xxxxxxx:
Dial ** 3120802xxxxxxx*200#**
4. How to Share and Gift Data on 9mobile (2025)
9mobile’s Data Transfer service enables customers to send data bundles to family and friends.
| Service | USSD Code | How It Works |
|---|---|---|
| Data Gifting | Dial *312# → Select Gift Data | Purchase data for another 9mobile number |
| Data Transfer | Dial 3123RecipientNumberDataAmount# | Transfer data from your balance |
| PIN Default | 0000 | Change your PIN for security |
Example: To transfer 100MB to 0809xxxxxxx, dial:
** 31230809xxxxxxx100#**
Summary Table of Data Sharing Codes (2025)
| Network | Share Data Code | Gift Data Code | Default PIN |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTN | 312500# → Data Share | 312500# → Gift Data | 0000 |
| Glo | *312# → Share Data | *312# → Gift Data | No PIN |
| Airtel | 312PhoneNumber*Amount# | *312# → Gift Data | 1234 |
| 9mobile | 3123RecipientNumberAmount# | *312# → Gift Data | 0000 |
Important Tips for Data Sharing
- Always change your default PIN for security reasons.
- Confirm recipient’s phone number before completing transactions.
- Some data plans may not be shareable (special data promos may apply restrictions).
Final Notes
Data sharing has become a vital feature for Nigerian telecom users, helping friends and family stay connected even when individual subscriptions run low. With unified 312# codes now operational across all networks, sending and receiving data is more seamless than ever.
For more telecom news, data plan guides, and tech updates, visit TJ News Nigeria daily.
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