Uber sets sights on expansion in Nigeria

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American taxi-hailing company Uber has launched services in Lagos - connecting drivers with riders through its smart phone app. It's hoping Nigeria could be a growing market by offering a reliable and safer alternative for commuters.

NIGERIA - American taxi-hailing company Uber has launched services in Lagos, Nigeria, connecting drivers with riders through its smart phone app. It is hoping Nigeria could be a growing market by offering a reliable and safer alternative for commuters.

Uber currently operates in about 60 countries around the world, but faces competition in Sub-Saharan Africa from Easy Taxi, a Brazilian start-up.

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