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04/09/2026

What does Nigeria’s search behaviour tell us about changing fitness and wellness habits? 🇳🇬

New analysis of Google search trends reveals growing interest among Nigerians in home workouts, strength training, running, yoga, recovery, meal preparation and nutrition.

Among the trending searches are dead bug exercise, military calisthenics, beginner workout routines, yoga stretches, meal-prep recipes, nutrition labels and the health benefits of bitter kola.

The trends suggest Nigerians are increasingly looking for practical, affordable and accessible ways to stay fit and healthy.

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04/09/2026

04/09/2026

🚨 Uber exits Nigeria. inDrive Nigeria says: “We’re here to stay.”

As Uber officially ends its ride-hailing operations in Nigeria, inDrive is moving quickly to fill the gap and it wants Uber’s drivers and mobility investors on its platform.

The ride-hailing company has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Nigeria, describing the country as a key African market and highlighting its growing user base across Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Benin City, Ibadan, Owerri and Enugu.

But inDrive isn’t just waiting for Uber’s customers and drivers to switch.

The company says it is expanding its mobility offerings while maintaining a model built around affordable fares, direct price negotiation and low service fees.

With Uber now out of the market, the big question is:

Who will emerge as the biggest winner in Nigeria’s changing ride-hailing landscape? 🚗📱

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🚨 FROM NIGERIA EXIT TO ROBOTAXIS IN LONDON

Just one day after Uber ended its 12-year ride-hailing operations in Nigeria, the company has launched autonomous Uber rides in London powered by British self-driving technology firm Wayve.

The pilot, featuring fewer than 20 all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles, marks another step in Uber’s push into autonomous mobility. Safety operators will remain inside the vehicles for now, pending further regulatory approvals.

So, what does Uber’s exit from Nigeria tell us about its changing global priorities and why is autonomous mobility becoming such a major bet for the company?

🇳🇬 Nigeria exit. 🇬🇧 Robotaxis. One global strategy in transition.

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03/09/2026

What exactly is GrowthX? And what makes it different from every other event? 👀

We put the publisher, , Techeconomy on the spot to answer the questions you may already have about GrowthX.

What is GrowthX about?
What makes it different?
And most importantly, why should you be in the room?

In this special edition of On the Spot with Techeconomy, get the MD’s perspective on the vision behind GrowthX and the conversations, connections and opportunities it is designed to create.

🎥 Watch the full video and hear it straight from the source.

Then take the next step: register for GrowthX.

👉 Registration link in comments.

GrowthX is not just another event. It’s a conversation you need to be part of.

03/09/2026

FairMoney Crosses 30 Million Registered Users in Nigeria

FairMoney has surpassed 30 million registered users in Nigeria, highlighting the rapid adoption of digital financial services across the country.

The CBN-licensed fintech offers users access to banking, savings, transfers, bill payments, cards, credit and asset financing through its digital platform.

It also supports merchants and MSMEs, while processing tens of thousands of loan applications daily through automated technology.

MD Henry Obiekea says the milestone reflects the trust millions of Nigerians have placed in FairMoney.

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03/09/2026

🚀 ONE STAGE. FOUR POWERFUL VOICES. ONE BIG CONVERSATION ABOUT AFRICA’S DIGITAL FUTURE.

What happens when some of the brightest minds shaping technology, innovation and business come together in one room?

GrowthX 2026.

We’re bringing together industry leaders, innovators and change-makers to explore ideas, challenge the status quo and uncover what it takes to drive digital growth through innovation and collaboration.

And this is just the beginning. 👀

Meet our first announced speakers, and exceptional voices who will be taking the GrowthX stage.

👉 Swipe through to meet the speakers.

📍 The Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos
📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM

Come ready to connect.
Come ready to learn.
Come ready for GrowthX.

Register with the link in bio.



We’re pleased to announce Dr. Ayotunde Coker, CEO of Open Access Data Centre (OADC), as a speaker at .

A leading voice in Africa’s data centre industry and former CEO of Rack Centre, Dr. Coker brings decades of experience in technology, infrastructure and digital transformation.

📍 The Civic Centre, Lagos
📅 Sept. 24, 2026 | 9AM

Driving Digital Growth through Innovation & Collaboration.

Register now:http://growthx.techeconomyseries.ng/



Also, Blessing Ehize, CTO at First City Monument Bank (FCMB), is a speaker at .

With 24+ years in banking technology, digital transformation and enterprise resilience, he brings deep experience in AI, automation and technology leadership.

📍 The Civic Centre, Lagos
📅 Sept. 24 | 9AM

Driving Digital Growth through Innovation & Collaboration.

Register now via: http://growthx.techeconomyseries.ng/



Meet Elsie Godwin , Co-founder & COO, Cashwise Finance.

A fintech innovator, marketing & communications strategist, media personality and business leader shaping conversations around technology, innovation and digital growth.

From fintech and Web3 to branding, partnerships and media, Elsie brings a wealth of experience in turning ideas into impact.

Catch her at GrowthX 2026!

📅 Sept. 24, 2026
📍 The Civic

03/09/2026

Uber is leaving Nigeria. But Nigeria is only the latest stop. 👀🚗

Over the past decade, the ride-hailing giant has walked away from or radically reshaped its operations in markets across the world.

China. Southeast Asia. Russia and neighbouring markets. Hungary. Bulgaria. Côte d’Ivoire. Tanzania. And now Nigeria and Uganda.

But why?

Is Uber losing the battle to local competitors? Are regulations making some markets too difficult? Or is the company becoming more selective about where it puts its money, people and resources?

From its 2016 deal with Didi in China to its 2018 Southeast Asian exit and its latest African withdrawals, Uber’s global footprint tells a much bigger story about competition, regulation, profitability and capital allocation.

📌 Techeconomy examines the markets Uber has exited, why it left, and what its retreat reveals about the future of global tech platforms.

Read the full story on Techeconomy's website link in comments.

02/09/2026

🚨 UBER EXITS NIGERIA: WHAT RIDERS, DRIVERS & BUSINESSES NEED TO KNOW

Uber is officially discontinuing its operations in Nigeria from September 2, 2026, marking a significant shift in the country’s e-hailing and digital mobility landscape.

While ride-hailing operations are ending, Uber says rider support will remain available for 21 days to help address outstanding queries and transition-related matters.

The company has also confirmed that:

🔹 Drivers are being contacted as part of the transition, with Uber extending a token of appreciation to active drivers.

🔹 Riders’ personal data will continue to be handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws and Uber’s privacy policies, with retention limited to legally required information.

🔹 Uber for Business services in Nigeria will also be discontinued, with the company engaging affected partners and customers during the transition.

Uber says its departure from Nigeria and Uganda does not represent an exit from Africa, noting that it will continue investing in Sub-Saharan African markets where it sees opportunities for sustainable growth.

For Nigeria’s e-hailing ecosystem, the big questions now are: What happens to Uber’s riders and drivers? Who benefits from the market shift? And what does the exit mean for competition and digital mobility in Nigeria?

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