UBER JUST PULLED OUT OF NIGERIA AND UGANDA
After 12 years in Nigeria and a decade in Uganda, one of the world’s biggest ride-hailing companies has shut down operations in both markets. But is this simply a corporate restructuring—or a warning about the economics of doing business in some of Africa’s biggest cities? On DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES, we examine the pressure from fuel costs, inflation, currency volatility, and fierce competition—and what Uber’s exit means for drivers, commuters, and Africa’s growing digital economy.