The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, has launched an investigation into Uber’s decision to cease operations in Nigeria.
FCCPC Chief Executive Officer, Tunji Bello, disclosed this on Sunday in an interview with Bloomberg.
Bello said the commission was examining the circumstances surrounding Uber’s exit, particularly whether customers who had paid for services were left without receiving them.
Uber announced on September 2, 2026, that it would stop operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect. The company said the decision was limited to the two countries and would not affect its operations in other African markets.
“After a thorough review, we have taken the difficult decision to wind down operations in Nigeria and Uganda, effective September 2, 2026,” Uber said in a statement.
Following the announcement, rival ride-hailing firms Bolt and inDrive indicated plans to expand their presence in Nigeria and attract former Uber customers.
The FCCPC said its investigation will determine whether Uber complied with consumer protection requirements during its exit and if adequate measures were put in place to protect customers.
The probe comes as Nigeria’s ride-hailing sector prepares for changes following the departure of one of its biggest players.
