Uber Exits, Naira Surges, and Gold Shines: A Pivotal Day for Nigeria's Economy

Uber has shut down its operations in Nigeria, ending a 12-year run that began in Lagos in 2014. The ride-hailing giant cited a "thorough review" and announced it is winding down operations effective today, alongside similar exits in Uganda and a global restructuring that includes cutting 3,300 jobs. For millions of Lagosians and other Nigerians, the end of the blue app marks a significant disruption to daily commutes and a blow to the gig economy...