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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A Woman Techmaker Ambassador (WTA), Mrs Gbemisola Esho, on Sunday encouraged women to take advantage of the opportunities in Google’s Women Techmakers Programme. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In Lagos, Esho said that the programme was a global initiative aimed at empowering women in technology …
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THE Office of the African Union Chairperson’s Youth Envoy and Google on Monday, announced the launch of the #DiscoverMyAfrica Shorts Challenge. It is a month-long initiative to celebrate the rich diversity, heritage, and vibrant spirit of the African continent. Chido Mpemba, African Union Chairperson’s Youth Envoy said in a statement …
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GOOGLE is set to elevate the browsing experience on Chrome for Mac and Windows with three innovative AI-powered features. Writing Helper: Streamlining content creation, the writing helper assists users in crafting emails, business reviews, and forum posts seamlessly. Tab Organizer: Tired of tab chaos? The Tab Organizer automatically suggests and …
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