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Uber to exit Nigeria after 12 years of operations

Published

3 September 2026

Topic

operational-macro

◆ Sectors

Micromobility

◆ Geography

Nigeria

◆ Source

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◆ Verified

Fusion42 · 3 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Uber Technologies will cease operations in Nigeria on September 2, 2026, ending its 12-year presence in the country due to operational challenges including rising costs and competition.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 10 sources have reported it between 2 Sep 2026 and 4 Sep 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Nigeria's ride-hailing market just lost one of its biggest players. If you build transport platforms or serve ride drivers there, the competitive landscape and provider options have shifted sharply.

◆ Coverage

10 sources · first reported 2 Sep 2026 · latest 4 Sep 2026

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