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Ride-hailing giant Uber to stop operating in Nigeria, ending a 12-year run

Uber’s exit ends a 12-year run in Nigeria, one of its earliest markets, where it launched in 2014. The company helped build the country’s ride-hailing market, but is leaving as intensifying…

  • Uber to cease operations in Nigeria by September 2, 2026
  • Decision based on competition, costs, and regulatory pressures
  • Drivers receive one-time goodwill payment for transition

Matter of Fact: July 24, 2026

Gulf News wrongly reported/published the following: In the article published on July 21 on Business Page III under the headline After Ajman, ID Fresh pours into Sharjah , the second paragraph…

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