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A ride-hailing startup in Lagos that was significantly impacted by the government's ban on commercial motorcycles.
News published about Gokada

Lagos mandates QR codes, driver tags for all ride-hailing cars
Bendada.com - Nov 10, 2025
The Lagos State Government is implementing a mandatory registration system for taxi and ride-hailing drivers. Drivers will be required to wear official identification tags on their shirts.

Logistics Startup Gokada Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid Financial Struggles
Tech Labari - Jan 08, 2025
Gokada filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on October 18, 2024. Total liabilities reported at $5.2 million, including $1.8 million owed to non-insider creditors.

Logistics startup Gokada filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2024
TechCabal - Jan 08, 2025
Gokada filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on October 18, 2024. The company attempted to raise $750,000 in 2023 but was unsuccessful.
Surprising Twist Stuns Court In Sentencing Of Gokada Founder Killer
WeeTracker - Sep 11, 2024
Tyrese Haspil convicted of first-degree murder of Fahim Saleh. Haspil embezzled $400,000 from Saleh before the murder.

Tyrese Haspil Convicted Of Murder Of Gokada Founder in Manhattan Court
Tech Labari - Jun 26, 2024
Tyrese Haspil found guilty of first-degree murder for killing and dismembering Fahim Saleh. Haspil stole money from Saleh's companies and murdered him to conceal the crime.
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