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UBER NIGERIA

News and analysis about Uber Technologies

Ride-hailing company Uber contributed an estimated N34 billion to Nigeria’s economy in 2023, according to the Uber Nigeria Economic Impact Report conducted by research firm Public First.  
African mobility fintech Moove is seeking to raise over $300 million in fresh equity at a valuation exceeding $2 billion, positioning it among Africa’s most valuable startups, according to people familiar with the matter. 
The Lagos State Government has mandated all licensed e-hailing operators, including Uber, Bolt, Lagride, and InDrive, to ensure their drivers present their vehicles for inspection as part of a comprehensive audit aimed at improving safety standards, service quality, and regulatory compliance in the sector. 
The Lagos State House of Assembly has issued a series of directives to ride-hailing companies operating in the...
The Lagos State House of Assembly has summoned five major ride-hailing companies, Uber, Bolt, Indrive, Rida, and LagRide, to appear for a public hearing following a petition by drivers accusing the platforms of unsafe practices, unfair pricing, and suppression of labour rights. 
Once sleek and tech-driven, Nigeria’s ride-hailing revolution is starting to feel like a throwback to the yellow-and-black taxi...
App-based drivers in Lagos have warned Uber, Bolt, inDrive, and Lagride, threatening a switch to local ride-hailing apps...
The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Uber Technologies Inc., alleging that the ride-hailing and delivery company engaged in deceptive billing practices and made it excessively difficult for users to cancel its Uber One subscription service. 
The Lagos chapter of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has announced a 24-hour protest on May 1, 2025, over alleged poor working conditions by companies like Bolt and Uber. 
This article spotlights the complains of airport car hire operators over the presence of e-hailing services like Uber and Bolt at the airport.
E-hailing drivers under the aegis of the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), have called for a federal government framework to regulate the business across the country. 
E-hailing drivers under the platforms of Uber, Bolt, and InDrive, among others have appealed for inclusion in the...