Uber is shutting down services in Nigeria and Uganda from September 2 after a global review of its operations; it launched in Nigeria in 2014 and Uganda in 2016 (Bloomberg)

Uber will cease operations in Nigeria and Uganda on September 2 after a global review of its activities. The company launched in Nigeria in 2014 and in Uganda in 2016. The shutdown follows Uber’s decision to cut services in several markets to focus on core operations.