Nigerian investigative journalist David Hundeyin has sparked debate online after alleging that ride-hailing company Uber was involved in gathering intelligence data in Nigeria on behalf of the United States government.
According to Hundeyin, Uber allegedly operated as part of what he described as the U.S. military-industrial complex and collected intelligence-related information in Nigeria for over a decade. He claimed the company’s activities were linked to interests associated with the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), although he did not publicly provide evidence to support the allegation.
Hundeyin further asserted that Uber’s operations in Nigeria were tied to a long-term contract that recently expired, leading to the company’s departure from the country. He also alleged that a subsidiary connected to Palantir Technologies, a U.S.-based data analytics firm known for working with government and security agencies, has now taken over the supposed operation in Abuja.
The claims have generated mixed reactions on social media, with some users calling for further investigation while others questioned the accuracy of the allegations and requested supporting evidence.
As of the time of this report, neither Uber nor Palantir Technologies has publicly responded to the claims. No official statement has been issued by Nigerian or U.S. authorities regarding the allegations.
The claims remain unverified, and there is currently no publicly available evidence confirming that Uber collected intelligence data in Nigeria on behalf of the CIA or any other U.S. government agency.
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