Tinubu Hails Lebara Nigeria Launch As Boost To Digital Economy

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu welcomed the official launch of Lebara Nigeria, describing it as a vote of confidence in the country’s digital economy. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President highlighted a 5.78% year‑on‑year growth in the telecommunications sector in Q3 2025 and its contribution of over 14% to GDP. He congratulated Lebara’s leadership, including Chief Executive Teniola Stuffman, for expanding telecom access, creating jobs, and strengthening digital infrastructure. Tinubu also noted that the launch signals growing investor confidence in his administration’s economic reforms and acknowledged the presence of the British High Commission’s Deputy High Commissioner, Johny Baxter.

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Reported by 2 sources: Arise News, The Nation.