When Nigeria announced an investigation into Google, Meta, X and several generative artificial intelligence platforms, many viewed it as yet another regulatory confrontation with global technology companies. I believe it represents something far more significant. It is one of the most consequential tests of Nigeria's digital policy in recent years because its outcome could determine whether the country's media industry remains economically viable in an era where technology platforms increasingly control how news is discovered, distributed and monetised.
Nigeria Secures N2.8bn from Google to Advance AI Development
The federal government has secured N2.8 billion grant from Google to boost artificial intelligence (AI) talent development in the country.
Bosun Tijani, minister of communications, innovations and digital economy, announced the partnership at a press briefing in...
How Google contributed $1.8bn to Nigeria’s economy in 2023 – Report
Google’s tools and services added an estimated $1.8bn to Nigeria’s economy in 2023, a new report from consultancy Public First revealed on Thursday.
The Nigeria Digital Opportunity report presented in Lagos highlighted the economic benefits...
EXPLAINER: What Google's $5 Billion Privacy Lawsuit Settlement Means
Alphabet's Google has reached a preliminary settlement in a consumer privacy lawsuit, putting a scheduled trial on hold. The lawsuit accused Google of secretly tracking the internet activities of millions who believed they were browsing privately....
Like Nigeria, Indonesia may Block Facebook, Google, WhatsApp over New Regulations
The Indonesian authorities are set to block social media applications and online sites including Google, Facebook, and WhatsApp.
The decision of the Indonesian government is similar to a recent indication by Nigeria to sanction tech...
Days After Releasing NITDA Code of Practice, Google, Twitter Update 'Practice Code on Disinformation'
Social media giants, Meta, Google, Twitter and Microsoft have agreed to take a tougher line against disinformation including deep fakes and fake accounts, under an updated EU code of practice or...
