Bolt Report: Nigeria’s Gig Economy Reaches $5.17bn, Powers 3 Million Livelihoods
Nigeria’s gig economy is now worth $5.17bn, supporting about 3 million people, as a new Bolt–Ipsos report highlights how ride-hailing ...
Nigeria’s gig economy is now worth $5.17bn, supporting about 3 million people, as a new Bolt–Ipsos report highlights how ride-hailing ...
The company surveyed more than 1,800 driver-partners across Nigeria, with 76% of drivers saying rudeness or verbal aggression is the ...
Bolt has partnered with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to train more than 100 driver-partners and couriers in Abuja ...
In cities like Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, app-based transport now fills gaps left by overstretched public systems, connecting people ...
The company’s latest figures show that movement into cities in the country has grown far earlier than usual this year.
Internal data shows that 2–6% of Bolt rides are currently ordered for someone other than the account holder, often requiring ...

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