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Ride-hailing company Uber Technologies is set to end its operations in Nigeria on September 2, 2026, bringing its 12-year presence in Africa’s most populous country to an end.
The company announced the decision in a notice to customers, saying it had made the move after conducting a thorough review of its operations in the country.
Uber, however, did not provide specific reasons for its decision to withdraw from the Nigerian market.
The exit comes at a time when competition in Nigeria’s ride-hailing industry has intensified, while operators continue to deal with rising fuel prices, high inflation and currency volatility. These challenges have increased operating costs and placed additional pressure on both drivers and ride-hailing 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.
Uber began operations in Nigeria in 2014 with its launch in Lagos. It later expanded to other cities as demand for app-based transportation grew across the country.
The company said its help centre would remain available until September 23 to assist customers with outstanding account-related issues following the closure.
Uber has not disclosed how many drivers and riders will be affected by the decision, nor has it indicated what will happen to its assets in the country.
The company has also confirmed that it has stopped operations in Uganda.
An Uber spokesperson, in an emailed statement on Thursday, confirmed the development, while users in Uganda attempting to book rides on the app were reportedly informed that no rides were available.
Uber’s withdrawal marks a significant change in the ride-hailing landscape in Nigeria, where the company has operated since 2014 and built a large customer base in several major cities.
Suggested headline: Uber Ends 12-Year Operations in Nigeria Amid Rising Ride-Hailing Costs
