Amazon Web Services (AWS) has chosen three Nigerian social enterprises to participate in its fourth cohort of the Social Entrepreneur Accelerator Programme, out of nine selected from Africa. This selection highlights Africa's significant representation in the global initiative, with other participating countries including Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Cameroon, and Tanzania. The total cohort consists of 42 organizations.

Nigeria's ride-hailing market is entering a new phase after Uber ended 12 years of operations in the country, according to Ripples Nigeria. The exit of the global e-hailing company is expected to open opportunities for indigenous platforms and new entrants. Among them is PromiseLand Innovations Limited, which is preparing to launch its ProTaxi service as competition in the evolving transportation sector intensifies.

The article from Nairametrics highlights ten tech brands developed in Nigeria that have successfully expanded their reach beyond the country, impacting markets across Africa and globally. It showcases the growth and influence of these locally built products and services.

Uber discontinued its ride-hailing operations in Nigeria on September 2, 2026, after 12 years in the country, citing a review of its business priorities and investment focus. According to Nairametrics, the exit has left thousands of drivers and riders seeking alternatives, with Bolt positioned as a likely beneficiary of the shift in Nigeria's ride-hailing market. The departure creates both a gap and an opportunity for competing platforms in the country.

Uber has exited the Nigerian and Ugandan markets, a move that, according to TechCabal, marks the end of Silicon Valley's unhedged expansion across Africa. The ride-hailing company's departure from Nigeria is presented as a signal of the challenges facing United States technology firms that expanded aggressively on the continent without adequately adapting to local market conditions. The analysis frames Uber's withdrawal as part of a broader reassessment of growth strategies by global tech companies operating in African markets.

Nigeria is planning to manufacture smartphones domestically rather than relying solely on imports, as discussed in a recent episode of Techpoint Digest. The episode also covers a new court ruling in Kenya that complicates layoffs, a ruling against a website blocking law, and a legal examination of WhatsApp delivery receipts in Kenya.