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French PM Michel Barnier Resigns After No-Confidence Vote
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier resigned on Thursday after losing a no-confidence vote in parliament, marking the end of his short tenure and sparking political and financial turmoil in France.
The no-confidence motion, supported by a majority of lawmakers including the hard left and far-right factions, was triggered by Barnier’s controversial 2025 budget plan. The plan proposed austerity measures to stabilize public finances but was widely rejected by parliament.
With Barnier’s resignation, France faces significant uncertainty. The government’s financial plan has been voided, forcing an automatic extension of the current budget unless a new administration secures approval for a revised version by Christmas. Analysts warn of a “new era of political instability,” with credit agencies raising concerns over fiscal consolidation.
President Emmanuel Macron now faces the urgent task of appointing a new premier to navigate the crisis, with speculation centered on potential successors like Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu and centrist ally François Bayrou.
Meanwhile, opposition leaders have called for early presidential elections, further heightening tensions.
The political crisis coincides with ongoing strikes across public services and comes days before the high-profile reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral. Macron is expected to address the nation later today to outline the government’s next steps.
Since Uber exited Nigeria, rumours have been circulating over why the company left the country. One of the claims suggested that FAAN was part of the reason for the exit.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has now addressed the rumours and claims of its involvement in Uber’s decision to leave Nigeria.
FAAN said it could not speak for Uber’s decision, noting that the company likely had its own economic and regulatory considerations for leaving Nigeria.
FAAN’s Managing Director, Olubunmi Kuku, said “I can’t speak to Uber’s exit from Nigeria. I am sure they have their own economic and regulatory decisions as to why they chose to exit.”
Governor of Akwa Ibom, Pastor Umo Eno, reflected on a career choice he made when he had no choice back then.
The governor recalled how he made not less than ₦10 million in a month from selling bread and akara.
He stated “I started selling Akara and bread. Back then, I was doing Akara Burger — we opened the bread and put Akara inside for you. I made not less than ₦10 million in a month.”
Many Nigerians reacted and wondered if his reflection was in response to what the First Lady advised Nigerians earlier about selling corn.
Uber makes headlines in Nigeria as it announces that it is leaving the country. The transportation and logistics business has been in operation in Nigeria since 2014 and suddenly announced its exit on September 2, 2026.
This started with users receiving a message from the team stating that the company would be leaving Nigeria, and the announcement quickly began trending as many Nigerians started talking about Uber’s exit.
Uber shared “We are writing to share some difficult news. After a thorough review of our business, we have made the tough decision to wind down our operations in Nigeria, effective 2 September 2026.
“This wasn’t a decision we made lightly, because it will have a real impact on our teammates and friends who have worked hard for Uber. It’s important to say that these changes are about how we’re organised and what we’re prioritising, not about anyone’s contributions to Uber, which we will always value,” Khosrowshahi said.
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