Uber Exits Nigeria and Uganda After 12 Years of Operation
2 sources across 2 countries · France · Nigeria
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- France 24
- Premium Times
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Uber has announced its immediate withdrawal from Nigeria and Uganda following 12 years of activity in Nigeria. The company stated that the decision followed a review of its evolving business priorities and investment focus across Africa. One report attributes the move to a global restructuring and a loss of market share to competitors in both countries.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has explicitly rejected claims that its restrictions on e-hailing operations at airports contributed to the exit. FAAN Managing Director Olubunmi Kuku described the departure as a business decision unrelated to the authority's efforts to regulate commercial transportation. Kuku noted that airports represent only a small portion of Uber's wider operations in Nigeria.
The dispute regarding airport operations began on July 30, when FAAN directed airport managers to stop Uber and Bolt from conducting commercial operations pending the finalization of license agreements. FAAN cited concerns over passenger safety, identification, and accountability, including reports of drivers charging higher fares. While Bolt subsequently reached an operational agreement to resume services, Uber has now left the market entirely.
How each side framed it
- Centre
- Both center-leaning sources framed the event as a business and regulatory matter, though one focused on global market competition while the other focused on local airport disputes.
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