EXCLUSIVE: Spiro to ramp up EV production in Nigeria with new assembly plant

The new plant will significantly boost production from the current 1,000 units in 2024 and mark the company's entry into the three-wheeler segment

Drivers in Côte d’Ivoire to receive up to $500 in-app loans from Yango

Gig workers in Côte d'Ivoire are getting lending solutions thanks to this initiative. It’s currently exclusive to Yango's partner drivers, but there are plans to expand it to consumers, food delivery agents, and merchants in the future.

LagRide to electrify fleet in 2025 with Chinese-made EVs

This would position LagRide as the first ride-hailing service in Nigeria to embrace electric vehicles

Nigerian startup Moove drives into US with Waymo partnership

This deal will see the African-based mobility service expand its services to the United States beginning 2025.

NIPOST is developing digital IDs for its courier services

This move is expected to revitalize NIPOST's logistics services, which have historically been criticized for poor performance.

Here’s how InDrive is thinking about combating offline rides

Soaring fuel costs have forced many drivers off the road, leaving the ride-hailing industry in a precarious position.

Nigeria partners with Morocco to produce electric vehicles locally 

Nigeria, alongside Morocco, will manufacture and assemble locally-made electric vehicles

Nigerian Uber and Bolt drivers demand a greater cut of ride-hailing companies’ estimated ₦36 billion annual revenue

Nigerian drivers working for Uber and Bolt are demanding a reduction in commission rates, arguing that the current 25% cut is unsustainable given rising operational costs.

BasiGo secures $41.5M to drive Electric Bus expansion in Kenya and Rwanda

BasiGo Kenya, has successfully raised $41.5 million in Series A equity and debt funding.

Ride-hailing, but for travel. Uber targets tourism in new drive

The expansion extends beyond Europe. In Greece, it is expanding its Uber Boat service from Mykonos to Athens, Corfu, and Santorini. Visitors can book rides to beach clubs and lesser-known destinations, capitalizing on seasonal peaks in tourism, part of a broader goal to become a one-stop shop for tourists.

Ride-hailing war escalates as South African and Nigerian ride-hailing drivers receive prank orders

Nigeria and South African riders on platforms like Uber and Bolt are intentionally cancelling rides after drivers have arrived at pickup locations leading to a waste of resources.

Ride drivers in Kenya commence five-day protest over Uber and Bolt’s non-implementation of 18% commission.

Kenyan Ride-hailing drivers have resorted to public protests over commission rates demanding that the government limit Uber and Bolt’s service fees