Uber is shutting down its ride-hailing operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect, according to reports from multiple outlets. The closures affect customers in both countries who use Uber’s app to request rides.
The move reflects the broader challenges ride-hailing companies face in some markets, where regulatory conditions, operating costs, security issues, and local competition can affect service continuity. In Nigeria in particular, coverage highlights that the country is proving difficult for ride-hailing due to a range of market and operational factors.
Different outlets present the development largely as a shutdown announcement, with limited additional detail on the specific reasons in the material available here. Overall, the reporting is consistent that Uber’s service stops in both countries immediately, without extending timelines for users or drivers.
