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Nigeria Airport Ride-Hailing Ban

Nigeria ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Energy & Infrastructure

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Nigeria's Federal Airports Authority (FAAN) has issued conflicting statements regarding a ban on Uber and Bolt at Lagos and Abuja airports. Initially, FAAN announced a temporary ban, citing taxi regulation talks and safety concerns. However, subsequent clarifications stated that ride-hailing services are not banned nationwide, pending the finalization of license agreements.

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Nigeria's FAAN Bans Uber, Bolt at Lagos, Abuja Airports Amidst Taxi Regulation Talks

- The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has temporarily banned Uber and Bolt e-hailing platforms at Lagos and Abuja airports. - FAAN aims to streamline taxi operations, requiring taxis to be newer than 2012 and adhere to specific service traditions, which Uber and Bolt have not complied with. - Talks are ongoing between FAAN and the ride-hailing companies to resolve the dispute.