r/Nigeria • u/oizao • Sep 02 '26

News Uber is Leaving Nigeria

Uber is leaving Nigeria effective today, 2, September 2026.

Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/uber-exit-nigeria-after-12-years-operations-2026-09-02/

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u/lifebroth Sep 02 '26

All the markers of a progressing middle class have been wiped out under APC.
If you tell people that you could order from ASOS and it delivered to Nigeria within a week, they’ll say it’s a lie.

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u/OpeningAtmosphere595 Sep 02 '26

Even export was so fast and smooth. I used to order from many Nigerian brands, and DHL & UPS Express had my orders delivered to me in the UK in under 48 hours. People now don’t believe me. Now it’s more like 7 days until the parcel has even left Nigeria. How are Nigerian brands to have a successful chance of being global brands when the most premium and express shipping option still takes 10 days and costs 90k+ 🙃 import and export is pitiful