ExpansionNigeria· 2 Sept 2026

Bolt: Said it will stay and keep investing in Nigeria after Uber's exit, after FAAN cleared it to resume airport e-hailing

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Uber's exit from Nigeria on 2 September leaves riders and drivers looking for alternatives, and Bolt says it will stay and keep investing in the market.

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Bolt: Said it will stay and keep investing in Nigeria after Uber's exit, after FAAN cleared it to resume airport e-hailing

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