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