Uber shuts operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect
Nigeria - Africa's most populous country - is proving a tough market for ride-hailing services.
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"The company was cutting its global workforce by 10%."
— Dara Khosrowshahi , Executive
"This decision is limited strictly to these two markets and does not impact our operations across the rest of the continent."
— Dara Khosrowshahi , Executive
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Nigeria - Africa's most populous country - is proving a tough market for ride-hailing services.
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