Startups in Africa can now apply for Google’s 2025 Accelerator Programme
By Juliet Umeh Google has opened applications for the 2025 edition of its Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa, inviting early-stage tech startups across the continent to apply. The three-month hybrid programme, which began accepting applications on April 10, 2025, supports Seed to Series A startups through expert mentorship, technical support, and access to advanced tools. […]
Google fires 28 workers protesting contract with Israel
“After refusing multiple requests to leave the premises, law enforcement was engaged to remove them to ensure office safety.”
Stakeholders, Google partner for adoption of privacy-first strategies
Leading companies from Nigeria joined Google West Africa at a roundtable to discuss the shift towards privacy-first marketing as third-party cookies are phased out.
Google agrees to settle $5bn consumer privacy lawsuit
Google has agreed to settle a consumer privacy lawsuit seeking at least $5 billion in damages over allegations it tracked the data of users who thought they were browsing privately.
Google awards N75m to 15 Nigerian SMBs
At least, 15 Nigerian small and medium-sized businesses, SMBs, have been chosen to receive 75 million Naira Hustle Academy Fund initiative.
Benue partners Google, Bill Gates to train youths in ICT
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Benue state government has commenced the training of 10,000 youths in Information and Communication Technology, ICT. Governor Hyacinth Alia who made this known in Makurdi said the state government was carrying out the training in partnership with Google and Bill Gates Foundation. The Governor explained that the essence of the programme […]
