By Victor Ejechi Uber contributed an estimated ₦34 billion to Nigeria’s economy in 2023, according to a new report unveiled at the Lagos Road Mobility Summit. The study, conducted by research firm Public First, also found that riders gained nearly ₦500 billion in consumer surplus through time saved, reduced costs and convenience. The findings were […]
A new report on Monday revealed that ride hailing giant Uber contributed an estimated N34 billion to Nigeria’s economy in 2023. The findings of the Uber Nigeria Economic Impact Report, which was conducted by Public First, was inaugurated at the recent Lagos Road Mobility Summit. This was an event co-hosted by Uber and the Lagos […]
Renowned entrepreneur Okiki Oludare known by many of his peers in the industry as Kiki Oludare is taking his visionary leadership to the tech industry as his company, KS Enterprise, announces plans to launch an innovative ride-hailing app. Dubbed an “Uber-like” platform, this new venture is set to disrupt the transportation industry, with the first […]
After winning a court battle that could reshape the gig economy, two former Uber drivers said on Wednesday that they should be paid the minimum wage for the entire time they are signed on to the app. Following a UK Supreme Court defeat last month, the Silicon Valley-based company reclassified its more than 70,000 drivers […]
Uber drivers must be treated as workers rather than self-employed, the UK’s Supreme Court has ruled. The decision could mean that thousands of Uber drivers are entitled to a minimum salary and vacation pay. The ruling could leave a heavy compensation bill facing the ride-hailing app, and have wider implications for the gig economy. The […]
The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr Hamid Bobboyi is advocating for the independence of State Universal Basic Education Boards for the effective implementation of UBE programmes in their respective states. This according to him will ensure efficiency, accountability as well as ensure effective operation without due interference in basic education delivery. In a […]
Africa Independent Television, AIT has denied a report claiming that one Adewale Isaac Olorogun, said to be an Uber driver, picked up the Italian who tested positive to coronavirus in Lagos. According to a message widely circulated on social media, the said Uber driver, who has reportedly contracted the virus, refused to be quarantined and […]
Lagos – A 25-year-old Uber driver, Shuaibu Babatunde, who allegedly absconded with his employer’s Toyota Corolla, valued at N2 million on Monday appeared in a Yaba Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. The police charged Babatunde, who resides in Ikorodu area, near Lagos, is charged with theft. He however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Prosecution […]
A stone’s throw from Nelson Mandela’s former home in South Africa’s Soweto township, Dumile Badela’s restaurant is now more hectic and lucrative than ever, thanks to Uber Eats, his hungriest customer yet. Having already dominated Africa’s ride-hailing sector, Uber is trying to conquer the food delivery market by leveraging its massive fleet of drivers in […]
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria FAAN has dissmised reports it has banned car hailing apps from driving into any of the airports across the country. There were reports online recently that the agency had banned Uber, Bolt and other car hailing apps from plying roads within airports. The claim was backed up by the […]
The Management of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it did not ban Uber, Bolt and others at Lagos and other airports in the country. Mrs Henrietta Yakubu, the General Manager, Corporate Affairs of FAAN, said in a statement in Lagos on Wednesday that the attention of FAAN was drawn to an online report, […]
Uber has lost its license to operate in the city beyond midnight local time, London transit officials stated. In a statement, Transport for London (TfL) said it had identified “a pattern of failures by the company including several breaches that placed passengers and their safety at risk. Uber reacted to this, saying that it would appeal […]
DRIVERS operating under Uber, Taxify and other e-Hailibg schemes under the aegis of the National Union of Professional e-Hailing Drivers Partners (NUPEDP) have vowed to embark on strike during the May Day celebration following discrepancies observed in the condition of service and engagements arrangement, including security concerns, unrealistic targets and poor pricing mechanism. According to […]
“My friend, an Uber Driver who resides in Apapa with number plate APP 78 EZ had this meted on him by officers of the Nigerian Police Force. I was passing through Soloki Street, Surulere, Lagos. I wasn’t aware i drove through a One Way Street as I’m not conversant with the area; The police officers […]
Uber today announced a powerful set of new features on the app that will make it even easier for driver-partners across Nigeria to choose when, where, and how they drive. Driver-partners in Nigeria choose to drive with Uber because they can use the app on their own terms. With these new features, Uber is doubling […]
Uber has announced the appointment of Lola Kassim, a Nigerian-Canadian, as its new general manager for West Africa. Lola, most recently, worked as a Management Consultant with McKinsey and Company where she led teams providing strategic business advice and implementing organizational and operational improvements in the energy, public and financial services sectors in West and […]
Uber, the popular ride-hailing service announced Dara Khosrowshahi as its new chief executive on Monday. The company has recently dealt with a range of controversies from an internal culture of sexual harassment and discrimination, a legal tussle with tech giant, Google, a severed relationship with drivers and investors and a #DeleteUber movement that stemmed from […]