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Uber exits Nigeria after 12 years of operation
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk Omotoyosi Idowu , as published by Premium Times
· September 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The exit marks the end of Uber's 12-year presence, but the full context and implications are available through the original source. Uber has ended its operations in Nigeria after 12 years.
Uber has ended its operations in Nigeria after 12 years. The ride-hailing company made this decision, but it is not related to a recent directive from FAAN about e-hailing operations at airports.
Further details about the exit can be found through Premium Times. The decision to leave was made by the company, and the reason behind it is not linked to the FAAN directive.
The exit marks the end of Uber's 12-year presence, but the full context and implications are available through the original source.
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Category: business Published: September 2, 2026 Source: Premium Times Reading time: 1 min
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