Uber, a worldwide ride-hailing service, has declared its intention to leave Nigeria on September 2, 2026.
This comes after 12 years of business in Nigeria. Uber made this announcement on Wednesday in a statement.
“We are writing to share some difficult news. After a thorough review of our business, we have made the tough decision to wind down our operations in Nigeria, effective 2 September 2026.
“Since we first launched in Lagos in 2014, it has been an absolute privilege to be a part of your daily life, connecting you with independent transportation providers.
“Whether it was a morning commute, a ride to see loved ones, or exploring the city, thank you for trusting the platform to connect you to a driver to get you there safely.
“We know this may cause disruption to your routine, and we sincerely apologise for the inconvenience,” the company said.
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According to the company, its help centre will be available until September 23, 2026, to assist customers with any final account queries.
“Thank you for welcoming us into your city,” the company added.
In 2022, at the launch of the book ‘The Ethical Dilemma,’ an Uber driver’s uncommon sincerity in returning $4,000 forgotten in his cab to the owner without being prompted, has stoked conversation on the new advocacy for society to comply with ethical standards.
The event, which was held at the Institute of Human Virology, Jabi, Abuja, as part of activities to mark Democracy Day, saw the author of the book, Tajudeen Toyin-Oke, among others, stimulate ethical conversation amongst Nigerians while unveiling the Uber driver, Francis Sunday Adedokun, as an exemplary Nigerian who is ethically compliant.
According to the author, Adedokun took him and his wife home when they had an accident only for them to be confronted with an uncommon Nigerian in Adedokun, who returned $4,000 they forget in his car when they were yet to even discover they lost such money.
