New mobile services provider launches business in Nigeria

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Lebara Nigeria officially launched its operations in the country, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu welcoming the event. The President highlighted a 5.78% year‑on‑year growth in the telecommunications sector in Q3 2025 and its contribution of over 14% to Nigeria’s GDP. He praised Lebara’s chief executive, Mrs Teniola Stuffman, for expanding telecom access, creating jobs and strengthening digital infrastructure, noting that such investments support financial inclusion and economic growth. The launch was attended by the British High Commission’s Deputy High Commissioner, Mr Johny Baxter, and statements were issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga.

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Reported by 2 sources: The Nation, Arise News.