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Uber to Discontinue Operations in Nigeria and Uganda on 2 September

Uber announced it will exit Nigeria and Uganda effective 2 September 2026, citing a review of its Africa business priorities.

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Uber announced on 2026-08-26 that it will discontinue operations in Nigeria and Uganda effective 2 September 2026, citing a review of its evolving business priorities and investment focus across Africa. [1] Uber Technologies Inc. announced on Wednesday plans to slash 10% of its workforce to consolidate management layers and trim costs. [2] On 2026-09-02, Uber Technologies Inc. announced it will eliminate about 3,300 jobs, or 10% of its global workforce, as part of a restructuring. [3] After the FAAN directive sparked complaints over higher airport transport fares, Nigeria's Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo directed FAAN on 27 August 2026 to address the concerns. [4] On 30 July 2026, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) directed airport managers to stop Uber and Bolt from operating commercially at its managed airports pending the finalisation of licence agreements. [5] Uber said the exit is limited to Nigeria and Uganda and does not affect its operations elsewhere in Africa, adding that it remains deeply committed to Sub-Saharan Africa. [6] CEO Dara Khosrowshahi wrote in an email to employees that the changes are designed to make Uber simpler and faster and create more capacity to invest in the future. [7] The restructuring includes cutting small teams consisting of one to two reports by nearly half. [8] Uber plans to trim employees seven steps away from the CEO by 20%. [9] Uber will reallocate spending from the restructuring toward its ride-hailing, delivery, and robotaxi businesses. [10] Uber's restructuring is aimed at reducing hierarchical levels within the company. [11] The article identifies Dara Khosrowshahi as the CEO (presidente ejecutivo) of Uber Technologies Inc. [12]
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  1. Uber announced on 2026-08-26 that it will discontinue operations in Nigeria and Uganda effective 2 September 2026, citing a review of its evolving business priorities and investment focus across Africa. · allAfrica.comSouth Africa
  2. Uber Technologies Inc. announced on Wednesday plans to slash 10% of its workforce to consolidate management layers and trim costs. · CNBCUnited States
  3. On 2026-09-02, Uber Technologies Inc. announced it will eliminate about 3,300 jobs, or 10% of its global workforce, as part of a restructuring. · EL NORTE
  4. After the FAAN directive sparked complaints over higher airport transport fares, Nigeria's Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo directed FAAN on 27 August 2026 to address the concerns. · allAfrica.comSouth Africa
  5. On 30 July 2026, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) directed airport managers to stop Uber and Bolt from operating commercially at its managed airports pending the finalisation of licence agreements. · allAfrica.comSouth Africa
  6. Uber said the exit is limited to Nigeria and Uganda and does not affect its operations elsewhere in Africa, adding that it remains deeply committed to Sub-Saharan Africa. · allAfrica.comSouth Africa
  7. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi wrote in an email to employees that the changes are designed to make Uber simpler and faster and create more capacity to invest in the future. · CNBCUnited States
  8. The restructuring includes cutting small teams consisting of one to two reports by nearly half. · CNBCUnited States
  9. Uber plans to trim employees seven steps away from the CEO by 20%. · CNBCUnited States
  10. Uber will reallocate spending from the restructuring toward its ride-hailing, delivery, and robotaxi businesses. · EL NORTE
  11. Uber's restructuring is aimed at reducing hierarchical levels within the company. · EL NORTE
  12. The article identifies Dara Khosrowshahi as the CEO (presidente ejecutivo) of Uber Technologies Inc. · EL NORTE
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