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Ride-hailing giant Uber winds down Nigerian operations after 12 years

Published

3 September 2026

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operational-macro

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Micromobility

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Nigeria

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Fusion42 · 4 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Uber Technologies is winding down its ride-hailing operations in Nigeria after 12 years, effective September 2, 2026, ending its presence in Africa's most populous country.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You need to rethink your Nigeria strategy as Uber's exit opens a gap in the ride-hailing market that local and regional competitors will rush to fill.

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