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Uber exits Nigeria and Uganda markets amid global restructuring
Uber has ceased its ride-hailing operations in Nigeria and Uganda, effective September 2, 2026. The company cited a thorough business review and evolving priorities as the reasons for the decision. This exit follows previous withdrawals from Ivory Coast and Tanzania, leaving Uber with a presence in only Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa on the continent.
In Nigeria, the exit has triggered an investigation by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). CEO Tunji Bello stated the commission is examining the manner of the departure, specifically regarding unfulfilled services and obligations to customers. Meanwhile, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) clarified that the exit was not caused by new airport car hire regulations, noting that Uber’s decision was based on its own economic and regulatory considerations.
The withdrawal coincides with a global restructuring at Uber, which includes cutting approximately 3,300 jobs—about 10% of its workforce—to refocus on core business and autonomous vehicle technology. Economic pressures in Nigeria, such as rising fuel costs following the removal of fuel subsidies and intense competition from platforms like Bolt and inDrive, are believed to have contributed to the decision.
Entities
Dara Khosrowshahi · Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria · Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission · Little · Nigeria · Tunji Bello · Uber · Uganda
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 5 SOURCES] The exit from Nigeria and Uganda will not affect Uber's other operations in Africa. brandspurng.com · myrepubliconline.com · legit9ja.com · thenigerialawyer.com · www.africa-press.net
- [DISPUTED] Uber shut down operations in Nigeria and Uganda on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. primanews.org · brandspurng.com · www.sozcu.com.tr · legit9ja.com · newscentraltv.com · +4 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Uber is undergoing a global restructuring that will result in approximately 3,300 job cuts. brandspurng.com · www.sozcu.com.tr · www.lindaikejisblog.com · www.africa-press.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The company plans to reduce its management workforce by approximately 20 percent. brandspurng.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Uber has discontinued its ride-hailing services in Nigeria and Uganda. brandspurng.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The mobility platform Little is entering the Ugandan ride-hailing market. www.ugbulletin.co.ug
- [● 3 SOURCES] Economic factors including rising fuel costs and competition from Bolt and inDrive contributed to the exit. myrepubliconline.com · legit9ja.com · www.africa-press.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria denied that Uber’s exit was linked to new airport car hire regulations. platinumpost.news · chronicle.ng
- [● 4 SOURCES] The FCCPC is investigating Uber’s exit from Nigeria to determine if unfulfilled services were owed to customers. newscentraltv.com · thenigerialawyer.com · www.lindaikejisblog.com · chronicle.ng