Uber has left Nigeria: 6 ride-hailing apps you can use instead

Uber has left Nigeria. Here are six ride-hailing apps you can use instead, but they differ on price, safety, and city coverage.

Uber alum’s floating nuclear startup raises $50M weeks after $10M pre-seed

Kofi Asante's Bluecore Energy has raised an oversubscribed $50 million seed round to accelerate its floating nuclear power technology.

How Uber rewired Nigeria’s transport before leaving a heavy debt

Uber had already left Ivory Coast in 2025 and Tanzania in January 2026, and it now keeps only 4 markets on the continent.

Moove hits $2.1 billion valuation as it raises $250 million Series C 

Moove, the Lagos-born mobility fintech, has raised $250 million in a Series C round, valuing the company at $2.1 billion. This confirms Moove's long-anticipated unicorn status.

Uber shuts down in Côte d’Ivoire after six years

Uber has shut down in Côte d’Ivoire after six years, its first withdrawal in Africa. Cash-flow struggles forced the global giant out.

Drivers give Moove a three-day ultimatum to reverse 100% remittance hike

AUATON has given Uber and Moove a three-day ultimatum to reverse a 100% hike in the Drive-to-Own remittance.

SimpliRide targets drivers in second attempt to crack Nigeria’s ride-hailing market

SimpliRide’s ultimate success will depend on whether it can achieve the wide-scale adoption needed to challenge its entrenched, deep-pocketed rivals

Will Uber launch self-driving cars in Africa? 

Uber is betting big on autonomous vehicles, but Africa is left out of its robotaxi roadmap. Here’s why it may take much longer to arrive.

How Cassie Jaganyi is writing Uber’s story across Sub-Saharan Africa

Uber’s Head of Communications for Sub-Saharan Africa, Cassie Jaganyi, shares her journey from accounting to storytelling, and what it takes to build trust and relevance with African audiences.

The real cost of commuting in Lagos —and why public transport might still be your best bet

Cowrywise crunches the numbers on Bolt, danfo and personal cars to show what Lagosians actually pay to commute.

Lagos state summons Uber, Bolt, others over alleged unfair practices in ride-hailing sector

Lagos State Government has summoned Uber, Bolt, Indrive, and others to a public hearing following a petition by AUATON over insecurity, unfair labour practices, and regulatory violations.

Moove seeks $300 million to supercharge expansion and attain unicorn status

This latest fundraising effort underscores Moove's strategic aim to become a pivotal player in the evolving autonomous mobility ecosystem, beyond its current fleet management role for Waymo.