Uber Cuts Jobs
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Uber plans to eliminate about 10% of its global workforce, or roughly 3,300 to 3,400 jobs, in its largest cuts since the pandemic. The company also plans to leave Nigeria and Uganda on September 2, 2026.
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Nigeria’s evening headlines were led by an investigation into a purported government council, Uber’s exit from the country and a dispute over candidates listed for a state election. A House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council said it had found about 58 bank accounts allegedly linked to the council’s detained director-general, Pr…
Uber to cut about 10% of global workforce
Uber is cutting about one in every 10 jobs worldwide as Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi seeks a simpler structure and faster decision-making at the ride-hailing company. Uber employs roughly 34,000 …
Uber lays off 3,300 employees in its biggest cuts since the pandemic
Uber is eliminating 3,300 jobs, or about 10 percent of its workforce, in its largest headcount reduction since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi told employees that the co…
Uber to Cut 10% of Workforce in Biggest Layoffs Since Covid
Uber is cutting about 3,300 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, in the company’s biggest reduction since the Covid-19 pandemic. The move reflects a business trying to prepare for robotaxis while trimming a…
Uber to cut 10% of global workforce and exit Nigeria and Uganda
Uber is cutting about 10% of its global workforce while withdrawing from Nigeria and Uganda, adding a country-level retreat to a broad organisational overhaul. Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi announ…
Uber to Shut Down Nigerian Operations
Uber is leaving Nigeria. The ride-hailing company told drivers on Wednesday that it will wind down its operations in the country from September 2, 2026. From that date, drivers will no longer receive …
Uber to leave Nigeria after 12 years
Uber is leaving Nigeria after 12 years, ending its ride-hailing service in the country as part of a wider decision to withdraw from two African markets. The company said operations in Nigeria and Ugan…
