Investigations by the Nation revealed that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the regulatory body for telecommunications in the country, has reported global internet giant, Google, to the Federal Government for evading regulatory oversight in its bid to expand its ‘free’ Wi-Fi deployment in Nigeria. Google is currently rolling out the ‘free’ Wi-Fi service in Lagos […] …
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Google, UBA partner on free internet
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has partnered with Google to launch Google Station in 11 of the bank’s branches in Lagos. Google Station, a platform for providing free, high-speed Wi-Fi hotspots in public places, began in Lagos last year, and extended to Abuja in December in partnership with Backbone Connectivity Network. This google-powered initiative […] …
#LagosDebate: Lagos Government Being Run In A ‘Very Opaque’ Manner, Says Agbaje
The Lagos gubernatorial candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Jimi Agbaje has said the state government is being run in a ‘very opaque’ manner. Jimi Agbaje made the assertion on Sunday at The Platform’s Lagos Gubernatorial Debate. Reacting to questions regarding the running of Lagos state, Agbaje said as governor,
BCN, Google partner for free Abuja Wi-Fi
In a move to foster internet connection in Nigeria, Backbone Connectivity Network, in partnership with Google, has launched a free, high-speed and public Wi-Fi hotspot in Abuja. The station launch was kickoff of Google’s intention to rollout free internet service in Northern Nigeria. It was launched in three strategic parts of the FCT, including Wuse […] …
Google gets EU e-money licence in Lithuania amid Brexit uncertainty
Lithuania’s central bank said Friday it has granted Google a pan-European e-money licence as the Baltic eurozone state seeks to attract firms concerned that Brexit may bar them from the EU market.
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Top 10 Most Googled Persons In Nigeria 2018
Here is the list of the top 10 most Googled person in Nigeria for the year 2018. The list was announced on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 by Google. Nigeria’s main opposition leader, Atiku Abubakar, late OAP, Tosyn Bucknor, and late Nollywood actress, Aisha Abimbola are among the most searched people on Google in 2018. The […]
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Why Trump’s pictures appear when you Google ‘Idiot’ – Google CEO explains
Google’s chief executive Sundar Pichai Tuesday explained why the pictures of United State president, Donald Trump, pop up on Google Images when people search the term “idiot”. Pichai explained this while fielding questions in a session with the country’s House Judiciary Committee. “How would that happen? How does search work so that that would occur?” […]
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Google under fire over GDPR violation
Google has come under fire over allegations of contravening Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) when it tracks its users’ locations. A group of seven European consumer organisations in the Netherlands, Poland, Greece, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden and Czech Republic have filed complaints against the internet giant with their national data protection authorities, accusing it ofRead More …
Winners of first Google Impact Challenge Africa announced
Google Wednesday night announced the winners of the first Google Impact Challenge in Nigeria at an event held in Lagos. Twelve non-profits and social enterprises were each awarded a share of $2m in grant funding.
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Winners emerge for Google Impact Challenge Africa
Winners have emerged for the first Google Impact Challenge in Nigeria with twelve non-profits and social enterprises each awarded a share of $2m in grant funding. Four winners Vetsark, The Cece Yara Foundation, HelpMum, Project Enable Africa will receive $250 000 each, while the eight runners up will each get $125 000. Vetsark – Plans toRead More …