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- 20 Oct 2022
Google Arts & Culture Partners with CyArk and The Adunni Olorisha Trust to digitally preserve Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove
Google Arts & Culture on Thursday partnered with The Adunni Olorisha Trust and CyArk to announce the launch of the first and largest digital library of content showcasing the Osun Osogbo Sacred…
- 9 Mar 2022
Google Arts & Culture Launches Mali Magic & Timbuktu Manuscripts
Google on Wednesday launched Mail Magic, a digital treasure trove which aims to preserve and showcase Mali’s historic and contemporary art and culture. Since 2015, Google Arts & Culture has been…
- 28 Apr 2021
Google Partner Lagos State to Launch Eko for Show Initiative
Google Arts & Culture has announced the launch of Eko for Show, an initiative to showcase and celebrate Lagos, one of the world’s most vibrant cities for youth, creativity and technology.…
- 30 Jun 2022
Alternative Youth Culture Finds a Home at Google
Google hosted a two-day Residency Programme in Nairobi for creators who identify as Alternative and Non-mainstream. Similar to a bootcamp, the two day program was aimed at upskilling and celebrating…
- 9 Oct 2024
Google, Partners Ministry of Arts, Del York Academy to Empower Young Nigerian Creatives
Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy (FMACCE), in collaboration with Google, has launched an initiative to empower 2,500 young creatives to scale this number 10,000 across Nigeria through a…
- 1 Oct 2020
Google and NTDC partner to support Tourism Industry - launch Tour Nigeria Collection
Google and the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) have partnered to help the Nigerian tourism sector recover and grow in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The partnership is geared…
- 3 Nov 2022
Design IndabaDesign Indaba partners with Google, showcasing African creatives through Colours of Africa project
Design Indaba in partnership with Google Arts & Culture launched an online project called ‘Colours of Africa’. The project brings online and showcases 60 specially-curated artworks produced by…
- 17 May 2023
Google Celebrates Africa Day with Immersive Art, African Music and Stories
Africa gears up for Africa Day, an event that marks the founding of the African Union and celebrates the continent's quest for unity, Google is unveiling a range of programs and activities to…
- 10 May 2021
Google’s ‘Eko for Show’ Reveals the Creative Brilliance of Nigeria’s Vibrant City
The commercial hub of Nigeria is known for its bustling sidewalks, busy streets and some of the world’s most congested roads. On the other hand, Lagos’s teeming youth population, top entertainment…
- 24 Jul 2019
Google Unveils New Products, Features and other Programs at 3rd Google for Nigeria
Google has announced new products and features to make its services more helpful to more people in Nigeria and across Africa. The announcement was made at the third Google for Nigeria event…
- 23 Oct 2023
Suleiman Identifies Infrastructure, Positive Narratives as Key to Nigeria's Tourism Industry Growth
Mr. Abubakar Suleiman, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Sterling Bank Limited has identified the need to fix infrastructure, promote positive narratives about Nigeria and advocacy by…
- 1 Apr 2020
6 ways to keep your kids learning and entertained while schools are closed
With schools closed down, parents around the country are already wondering how they’re going to keep their children busy during the necessary break. The list below should help to keep them…
- 23 Mar 2023
6 Ways Google and YouTube Can Help You Celebrate Ramadan
Ramadan is a holy month that is observed by Muslims all around the world. It is a time for reflection, prayer, and community. With the help of Google and YouTube, celebrating Ramadan has become even…
- 27 Oct 2017
FG Says Digital Map Saves Nigeria N200Bn Annually
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, says that reduced travel time through the use of digital map saves Nigerians nearly N200 billion a year. Mohammed said this at the…
- 31 Mar 2026
Gemini Empowers Broda Shaggi, Others to Bring Folktales to Nigerian Children
Google has partnered with Slum2School Africa and a team of celebrated Nigerian creators to unveil "Stories from Our Home," a first of its kind Nigerian folktale and cultural colouring book for…
- 12 May 2020
Google Reveals 15 Best Street Views on Google Maps
Google Maps turned 15 in February, and the Street View team published a list of their 15 favourite Street Views to celebrate. We've detailed them below as they offer a wonderfully colourful list of…
- 27 Apr 2021
MY! a Social Media Platform for Africans Set to be Launched Next Month
MyCountry MyWorld is set to launch MY! a social media platform for Africans by Africans providing possibilities in world exploration by giving users the opportunity to bring their country and world…
- 30 Jul 2025
Google Announces $37m Funding in Africa
Google has outlined a wave of AI support across Africa, representing $37 million in cumulative funding — including previously committed but unannounced funding — to research, talent development, and…
- 24 Jul 2025
Google Invests $37m to Power Africa’s AI Future with New Accra Hub
Google has outlined a wave of AI support across Africa, representing $37 million in cumulative funding — including previously committed but unannounced funding — to research, talent development, and…
- 19 Mar 2012
M-net Managing Director Listed Among Young Global Leaders
Biola Alabi, M-Net Africa managing director is among the World Economic Forum’s list of Young Global Leaders (YGL) for 2012. The Forum has honoured 192 young leaders from 59 countries for their…
- 19 Mar 2012
M-net Managing Director Listed Among Young Global Leaders
Biola Alabi, M-Net Africa managing director is among the World Economic Forum’s list of Young Global Leaders (YGL) for 2012. The Forum has honoured 192 young leaders from 59 countries for their…
- 2 Oct 2025
Maliyo Games Champions African Gaming Talent as Global Recognition Grows
Maliyo Games, a trailblazing Pan-African game development studio, is strengthening its role as a cultural and creative powerhouse by championing African talent on the global stage. With editorial…
- 19 Jul 2023
5 Fun Things to Do at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport
You might have had one of those days when you stack your luggage in the trunk of the car ready to commute to the airport. As you maneuver through the infamous Lagos traffic, the thoughts of missing…
- 28 Nov 2023
YouTube Debuts ‘The Voices of Africa’ to Celebrate Africa’s Diversity
Ahead of the festive period which sees many Africans visit their hometowns away from the cities in which they are based, YouTube has launched “The Voices of Africa”, a social campaign to celebrate…
- 6 May 2024
Google and African Union Partner to Launch #DiscoverMyAfrica
The Office of the African Union Chairperson’s Youth Envoy and Google today announced the launch of the #DiscoverMyAfrica Shorts Challenge, a month-long initiative to celebrate the rich diversity,…
- 24 Apr 2026
How Nigerians Are Secretly Using AI to Master Creative Skills Fast
Google has revealed new insights showing that Nigerians are increasingly leveraging Search and artificial intelligence tools to develop creative skills and explore artistic pursuits in 2026. Google…
- 2 Nov 2021
Heritage Bank launches Octiplus App, Reinforces Commitment as Technology Driven Institution
Heritage Bank Plc has launched a robust innovative and advanced digital banking experience, dubbed “Octiplus”. Octiplus as a bank-agnostic, all-in-one digital banking application, which grants users…
- 16 Aug 2016
Your Travel Plan 101 Using Google Search
Travelling is all about fun and fresh experiences. What isn’t fun is getting lost on a trip without a clue of the local language or how to get yourself understood. Imagine being stranded at a train…
- 14 Aug 2015
NCS Ogun Chapter Holds Conference on Applied Computing Emerging Trends
The Ogun State Chapter of Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) in conjunction with Department of Computer Science, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State conceptualized an International…
- 4 Dec 2019
Lagos hosts technology conference to integrate innovation into growth plan
In line with its transformational objectives, Lagos State Government is hosting a world-class conference in conjunction with Eko Innovation Center (EIC) to discuss integration of technology and…