Uber to exit Nigeria after 12 years of operations

Uber said its help centre would remain available until September 23 to assist users with outstanding account-related issues. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Ride-hailing ​company Uber Technologies will cease operations in Nigeria ‌on September 2, ending its 12-year presence ​in Africa’s most populous country, the ⁠company said in a notice to customers on Wednesday (September 2, 2026).Uber decided to wind down its Nigerian business ‌after a review of operations, it said, without disclosing further details on the ‌reasons for the move.Competition in ‌Nigeria’s ⁠ride-hailing market has intensified in recent years, ⁠with operators facing challenges including rising fuel costs, inflation and currency volatility that have increased operating expenses and ​put pressure on drivers ‌and platforms.“After a thorough review of our business, we have made the tough decision to wind down our operations in Nigeria, ‌effective 2 September 2026,” the company said ​in a message to users.The San Francisco-based company’s entry into West ⁠Africa’s largest economy began with its Lagos launch in 2014 before expanding to other cities in ‌the country to meet growing demand for app-based transportation.Uber said its help centre would remain available until September 23 to assist users with outstanding account-related issues.Uber did not say how many drivers or riders would ‌be affected by the closure or whether any assets ​would be sold.An Uber spokesperson said in an emailed statement on Thursday (September 3, 2026) ⁠that the company had also stopped operations in ⁠Uganda.Users attempting to book rides on the app in Uganda on Thursday (September 3, 2026) ‌received a message alerting them of none available. Published - September 03, 2026 12:54 pm IST