Uber shuts operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect

Uber is exiting Nigeria and Uganda immediately after a review of its business, joining recent pull-outs from Ivory Coast and Tanzania and a 10% global workforce cut announced by CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. The company, which launched in Nigeria in 2014 and Uganda in 2016, cited low driver earnings, high commission fees and intense competition, while pledging support for affected employees and keeping its help centre open until 23 September. This leaves Uber operating only in Egypt, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa across Africa.