President Bola Tinubu has asked the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, to investigate top 1global technology companies and Generative Artificial Intelligence, AI, platforms over allegations of anti-competitive practices and unlawful exploitation of the content of Nigerian media organisations. This followed a joint petition submitted to the Presidency by …
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Google has launched the first-ever Google Play Indie Games Fund for Africa, committing US$1 million to support independent game developers across Sub-Saharan Africa. The initiative is aimed at strengthening the region’s growing gaming industry by providing funding and technical support to promising local studios seeking to scale their businesses and reach …
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Nairobi-based Novastar Ventures has teamed up with Google to launch an Applied AI Lab for African startups and researchers. The lab targets AI solutions in healthcare, agriculture, and education, giving founders access to tools and support typically reserved for Big Tech. Applications opened July 1 for the lab, which is backed by …
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THE U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia has ruled that Google violated the antitrust law by monopolizing open web digital advertising markets. The technology company, according to the court, “harmed Google’s publishing customers, the competitive process, and, ultimately, consumers of information on the open web.” The Department …
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Google has said it is taking proactive steps to shape public perception and influence AI policies globally by helping regulators sharpen their focus on artificial intelligence. The tech giant, already under intense regulatory scrutiny for its search and advertising businesses, is emphasizing education and workforce training to pave the way …
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IN a bid to combat phone theft and protect users’ sensitive data, Google on Tuesday in Lagos announced new advanced theft protection features for Android devices in Africa and around the world. The announcement is contained in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) by Mrs …
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GOOGLE has announced a significant new investment of $5.8 million to develop AI and cybersecurity skills across Africa, focusing on South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya as primary beneficiaries. The tech giant’s latest commitment builds on its growing impact on South Africa’s digital economy, which, according to Google, generated an estimated …
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GOOGLE’S digital products and services have generated an estimated $16bn in economic activity across sub-Saharan Africa in 2023, according to a new report titled The Digital Opportunity of Sub-Saharan Africa. The tech giant’s contributions include revenue boosts for over 1 million small and medium-sized businesses, highlighting the transformative power of …
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Google, Netflix, Facebook and other foreign companies operating in Nigeria paid N2.55tn in taxes to the Federal Government in the first six months of 2024 The amount represents an increase of 158.76 per cent from N985.27bn collected in the preceding period of 2023. The figure includes Company Income Tax and Value …
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THE tax authorities in Osun and Delta States have fined Google Nigeria and Meta Platforms, Inc.,150 million dollars and 200 million dollars respectively for alleged non-remittance of Withholding Tax. The fine is specifically for the Withholding Tax (WHT) allegedly deducted from content creators and entertainers in the two states from …
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