How Google injected $1.8bn into Nigeria's economy in 2023

Oct. 3, 2024 - Vanguard

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor & Adanna NwankwoSearch engine giant, Google, has just released a report showing it injected about $1.8 billion into Nigeria’s economy in 2023 from economic activities generated by its products and services.

This is also as it tipped Artificial Intelligence, AI, to add $15 billion to Nigeria’s economy by 2030. He said: “Google’s digital skills programs, including Digital Skills for Africa and the Career Certificates Program, have helped millions of Nigerians, with over 1.

5 million young adults learning new digital skills in 2023 alone. “We’re thrilled to see the positive impact that digital technology is having on Nigeria’s economy.

In 2021, Google committed $1 billion to accelerate Africa’s digital economy, focusing on improving internet access, supporting local entrepreneurs, and fostering innovation...