FCCPC investigates Uber after Nigeria shutdown

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has launched an investigation into Uber’s decision to stop its operations in Nigeria.

The FCCPC Chief Executive Officer, Tunji Bello, disclosed this on Sunday while speaking to Bloomberg.

Bello said the commission was examining the circumstances surrounding Uber’s exit, particularly whether the company had left any customers without receiving services they had already paid for or expected to receive.

Uber announced on September 2 that it would stop operating in Nigeria and Uganda.

The company said its operations in the two countries would end with immediate effect, stressing that the decision was limited to Nigeria and Uganda and would not affect its operations in other African countries.

“After a thorough review, we have taken the difficult decision to wind down operations in Nigeria and Uganda, effective September 2, 2026.

“This decision is limited strictly to these two markets and does not impact our operations across the rest of the continent,” Uber said in its statement.

Following the announcement, other ride-hailing companies, including Bolt and inDrive, indicated plans to increase their presence in the Nigerian market and attract Uber customers.

The FCCPC investigation is expected to determine whether Uber complied with consumer protection requirements during its exit and whether customers were adequately protected.

The development comes as the ride-hailing industry prepares for changes following the departure of one of its biggest players from the Nigerian market.

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