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Google Expands AI Search in Nigeria with Yorùbá, Hausa Language Support

March 6, 2026

Technology giant Google has rolled out support for the Yorùbá and Hausa languages in its artificial intelligence-powered search features in Nigeria, a move aimed at improving access to online information for millions

Business News·Sports

NBCUniversal, Google Strike Long-Term Deal to Revive NBC Sports Network on YouTube TV

October 3, 2025

NBCUniversal and Google have sealed a multi-year distribution agreement that keeps NBC programming on YouTube TV and revives the NBC Sports Network (NBCSN), ending weeks of uncertainty for the streaming pay-TV service’s

Google Settles Play Store Dispute With $700 Million In U.S

News·Technology

Google To Appeal US Antitrust Ruling Over Search Monopoly

June 1, 2025

Google has said it will appeal a United States federal court ruling that it unlawfully maintained a monopoly in the online search market. The tech giant made the announcement in a statement

Google, Netflix, Facebook Pay N2.55trn Tax To Nigeria In 6 Months- Report

Business News·News

Google, Netflix, Facebook Pay N2.55trn Taxes To Nigeria In 6 Months- Report

September 16, 2024

Foreign Companies Contribute N2.55tn in Taxes Foreign companies such as Google, Netflix, and Facebook paid N2.55 trillion in taxes to Nigeria during the first half of 2024. This amount marks a significant

News·Technology·World News

Google: France Imposes €250m Fine For Copyright Infringement

March 20, 2024

Google faces a hefty €250 million fine from the French Competition Authority due to allegations of copyright infringement. The authority claims Google failed to comply with copyright rules by utilizing content from

Technology

Google Expands Search Option With Generative AI Enhancements

January 23, 2024

Google has unveiled innovative updates to its Search tool, harnessing the power of Generative Artificial Intelligence (gen AI).

Technology

Google To Empower 3 Nigerian Startups, 9 Others For Africa’s AI Revolution

October 5, 2023

Three Nigerian startups among the 11 selected from across the continent to be part of Google’s prestigious ‘Africa AI First Accelerator’ program. These startups are poised to play a significant role in

Africa·Business News·News·Technology·World News

AfDB, Google Partners For Digital Revolution In Africa

September 21, 2023

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Google have officially solidified their partnership, signifying a bold step towards accelerating digital transformation throughout the African continent. The two giants inked a Letter of Intent

Business News·News·Technology

Google Faces £7 Billion UK Lawsuit For Market Dominance, Price Inflation

September 10, 2023

In a dramatic twist, Google finds itself entangled in yet another legal battle, this time on British shores. A new lawsuit filed in Britain accuses the tech behemoth of stifling competition in

Business News

Google Ordered To Delete Cashpal, Swiftkash, 16 Other Nigerian Loan Apps

August 2, 2023

Google has been directed to take down Cashpal, Swiftkash, Nairaloan, and 15 others for operating quick loans on Play Store without regulatory approval. Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) disclosed this in a statement

News

Google Celebrates Int’l Worker’s Day With Doodle

May 1, 2023

As the world commemorates the International Workers’ Day 2023, search engine giant, Google, has joined with its latest doodle which reflects various professions. International Workers’ Day, also known as Labor Day in

Business News·Technology

FG, Google Unveil Four Operational Requirements For Loan Apps, Aggregators

April 10, 2023

Google has stated that digital loan apps will no longer be able to access users’ data such as photos, videos and contacts amongst others. Recall that the Federal Government had stated that

Business News·Technology

Google Opens $100,000 Funding For Startups In Nigeria, Africa

February 28, 2023

Google has commenced its Black Founders Fund for Africa 2023. The United States technology company is offering $100,000 to selected startups of the programme. The search engine giant created the Black Founders

Technology

Zoom Goes From Exponential Growth to Stagnation

February 10, 2023

The video conferencing platform Zoom, grew exponentially during the pandemic, as did its staff team. Between July 2019 and October 2022, the number of employees on Zoom’s books grew by 275% to

Technology

Google Launches Tech Startup Accelerator Program For African Women

February 1, 2023

Google launches the inaugural Google for Startups Accelerator program for women Founders in Africa. A three-month virtual accelerator program for high-potential Seed to Series A tech startups based in Africa. The Google

News·Technology

40 Years Before Google Maps, You Called People Who Looked At Maps

August 30, 2022

40 years before Google Maps, it was not possible to get exact locations by a click – you probably called people to look at physical maps. When you traveled, you had to

News·Africa

Again! Google Backs Kenyan E-Logistics Company To Bring Digital Transport Management To Africa

August 18, 2022

Lori Systems, the e-logistics company digitising haulage and providing shippers with solutions to efficiently manage their cargo and transporters, has announced another investment from Google. This new investment is the third

News

“Block Terrorist Groups On Youtube” – Lai Mohammed To Google

August 5, 2022

The Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, has asked Google to block proscribed terrorists organisations from accessing popular Google-owned video platform, YouTube. He made the request when a team from Google visited

Business News·Technology

Google Fined ₦109.3 million Amid Information War Against Russia

June 17, 2022

Google has been fined ₦109.3 million (15 million roubles) by a court in Russia following allegation of floating the government’s law mandating technology companies to house their citizens’ user data in the

Business News·Technology

Alphabet Threatens TikTok Growth, As Over 1.5 billion Users Visit YouTube Shorts

June 16, 2022

YouTube Shorts is affecting the dominance of TikTok in the short clip videostreaming market, after the Alphabet-owned company reported 1.5 billion people viewed videos on the segment monthly. The growth of the

Business News·Technology

Google Takes Down Nigerian Loan Apps, Sokoloan, EasyMoni, 2000 Others In India Later

June 10, 2022

Google has taken down Sokoloan, EasyMoni and some other Nigerian loan apps from its Playstore, few months after the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) clampdown on their operation in Lagos

Business News·Technology·Top Stories

Google Equiano Sea Cable To Create 1.6m Jobs, $10b GDP – Sanwo-Olu

April 22, 2022

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday have insights as to how the landing of a new sea cable system, the Google Equiano, in Nigeria would create 1.6 million jobs and

News

New Law To Make Facebook, Google Start Paying Online News Publishers

April 8, 2022

Canada has proposed legislation, meant to compel two big internet giants, Facebook and Google to pay news publishers for their content, henceforth. Entitled the “Online News Act,” or House of Commons bill

Entertainment

Obi Cubana, Tiwa Savage, Top 2021 Google Most Searched People In Nigeria

December 8, 2021

Popular businessman and socialite, Obi Cubana, and Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage, topped Google’s list as the 2021 most trending people in Nigeria

Finance & Economy·News·Personal Finance

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