Ride-hailing company Uber has announced plans to wind down its operations in Nigeria after 12 years in the country.
The company said its operations would officially end on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, following a review of its business activities in Nigeria.
Uber disclosed this in an email sent to its users, thanking Nigerians for their support and patronage since it launched in Lagos in 2014.
The company said, “After a thorough review of our business, we have made the tough decision to wind down our operations in Nigeria, effective 2 September 2026.”
Uber said it had been privileged to serve Nigerians over the years by connecting passengers with independent drivers for daily commutes, visits to family and friends, and other trips.
The company acknowledged that its exit could disrupt the routines of its customers and apologised for the inconvenience.
The development marks the end of Uber’s 12-year presence in Nigeria, where it has competed with other major ride-hailing platforms for a share of the growing transportation market.
Uber also advised customers with final account-related enquiries to contact the company before September 23, 2026, which it set as the deadline for submitting such enquiries.
