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BREAKING: Uber announces exit from Nigeria
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Matthew Atungwu , as published by Daily Post Nigeria
· September 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The decision to wind down operations is effective September 2, 2026. A global ride-hailing company has announced plans to exit Nigeria after 12 years of operation.
A global ride-hailing company has announced plans to exit Nigeria after 12 years of operation. The decision to wind down operations is effective September 2, 2026. This move follows a thorough review of the company's business.
The company expressed gratitude to its users for trusting the platform to connect them with independent transportation providers. It acknowledged that the exit may cause disruption to users' routines and apologized for the inconvenience.
Further details about the company's decision are available from the source. The announcement was made in a statement, marking the end of the company's presence in Nigeria.
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Published: September 2, 2026 ·
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