UBER ENDS NIGERIA OPERATIONS AFTER 12 YEARS

By: Pen Blog Media.
Date: Wednesday, 2nd September, 2026 | 20th Rabī’ul Awwal, 1448 AH.

Uber ends Nigeria Operation after 12 Years

GLOBAL ride-hailing company Uber has announced the end of its operations in Nigeria, bringing its 12-year presence in the country to a close.

The company said its Nigerian operations would be wound down effective Wednesday, September 2, 2026, following a review of its business operations and investment priorities.

Uber launched its ride-hailing service in Lagos in 2014, subsequently expanding its presence and connecting passengers with independent drivers across the country.

In a statement on the decision, the company described the move as difficult and thanked the riders, drivers and other stakeholders who had been part of its journey in Nigeria.

WHY IS UBER LEAVING NIGERIA?

Uber said the decision followed a review of its evolving business priorities and investment focus across the continent.

The company stressed that the decision is limited to Nigeria and Uganda and does not represent a withdrawal from the wider Sub-Saharan African market.

According to Uber, it remains committed to the region and intends to focus its resources on markets where it believes it can create greater value for riders and drivers.

NOT LINKED TO RECENT AIRPORT RESTRICTIONS

The announcement comes amid recent developments involving ride-hailing services at Nigerian airports, but Uber has clarified that its decision to leave the Nigerian market is not connected to the recent directive by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) concerning e-hailing operations at airports.

Uber said its decision was reached as part of its broader review of business priorities and investment strategy.

WHAT DOES THE EXIT MEAN FOR NIGERIAN RIDERS?

Uber's departure means that customers in Nigeria will no longer be able to rely on Uber's ride-hailing platform once the company's operations have been wound down.

However, the development does not mean that ride-hailing services are ending in Nigeria.

Other operators, including Bolt and inDrive, continue to serve parts of the Nigerian market, meaning customers will still have alternative app-based transportation options.

Uber's departure is nevertheless significant for Nigeria's urban transport sector, particularly for riders and drivers who have depended on the platform since its arrival in 2014.

The company said it would prioritise supporting its riders, drivers and local team members through the transition.

Uber's exit marks the end of a notable chapter in Nigeria's ride-hailing industry, while competition among the remaining operators is expected to continue shaping the country's increasingly digital transportation market.

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