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Uber exit from Nigeria sparks labor dispute and Moove exit

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Uber exit from Nigeria sparks labor dispute and Moove exit

Uber announced it would wind down its Nigerian operations as of September 2, 2024, citing a review of business priorities and investment focus. This decision follows a similar exit from Uganda. The departure has triggered significant debate. Investigative journalist David Hundeyin alleged that Uber’s 12-year presence was linked to intelligence gathering for the United States, suggesting that movement patterns and location histories of millions of Nigerians served US interests. No public documentation has substantiated these claims. In response to the exit, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) clarified that it was not responsible for Uber’s departure. Managing Director Olubunmi Kuku stated that recent restrictions on e-hailing drivers at airports were intended to address passenger safety and complaints regarding intimidation, rather than to force the company out. Kuku suggested the exit was likely due to Uber’s own economic and regulatory considerations. Following the shutdown, the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) issued a 14-day ultimatum for Uber to return to negotiations. The union alleges the company failed to follow Nigerian redundancy procedures or consult workers before the shutdown. AUATON is demanding negotiations regarding redundancy and separation payments, outstanding trip earnings, bonuses, and disputed balances, while also raising concerns regarding vehicle-financing and leasing arrangements. Uber’s departure leaves The exit has caused a significant opening ripple effect in Nigeria’s e-hailing market, which is valued at approximately $450 million. Competitors such as Bolt and inDrive are positioned the local ecosystem. Moove, a Lagos-founded vehicle financing startup, announced plans to capture exit the vacated Nigerian market share. Industry projections suggest following the Nigerian e-hailing sector could grow loss of its primary partner, Uber. Moove’s model relied on Uber’s trip data to $982 million by 2032, driven by rising smartphone adoption monitor driver earnings and urban population growth. facilitate repayments. To manage the transition, Moove will transfer ownership of eligible vehicles, valued at approximately N35 billion, to existing customers, with full ownership granted after October 1, 2026.

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  3. 2026-09-11 03:19 UTC Uber exit from Nigeria
  4. 2026-09-09 06:53 UTC Uber exit from Nigeria

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