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[^2]\n\nOn 2026-09-02, Uber Technologies Inc. announced it will eliminate about 3,300 jobs, or 10% of its global workforce, as part of a restructuring. [^3]\n\nAfter the FAAN directive sparked complaints over higher airport transport fares, Nigeria's Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo directed FAAN on 27 August 2026 to address the concerns. [^4]\n\nOn 30 July 2026, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) directed airport managers to stop Uber and Bolt from operating commercially at its managed airports pending the finalisation of licence agreements. [^5]\n\nUber said the exit is limited to Nigeria and Uganda and does not affect its operations elsewhere in Africa, adding that it remains deeply committed to Sub-Saharan Africa. [^6]\n\nCEO Dara Khosrowshahi wrote in an email to employees that the changes are designed to make Uber simpler and faster and create more capacity to invest in the future. [^7]\n\nThe restructuring includes cutting small teams consisting of one to two reports by nearly half. [^8]\n\nUber plans to trim employees seven steps away from the CEO by 20%. [^9]\n\nUber will reallocate spending from the restructuring toward its ride-hailing, delivery, and robotaxi businesses. [^10]\n\nUber's restructuring is aimed at reducing hierarchical levels within the company. [^11]\n\nThe article identifies Dara Khosrowshahi as the CEO (presidente ejecutivo) of Uber Technologies Inc. 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