Author: Damilare Okunola

[New York City, 21 September, 2023] – Today at Made On YouTube, the platform unveiled a suite of AI-powered capabilities that will help both new and established creators and artists create, edit, and share content in bold new ways. These AI-powered tools will help unlock powerful new forms of creative expression, take the friction out of the creative process, and allow YouTube creators to reach more viewers. Showcasing the limitless potential AI can bring to creators, artists and the creative industry, today’s key announcements include: The introduction of Dream Screen, a new generative AI feature to unlock creative expression on…

LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Google has announced the newest update to Bard, featuring the most exciting updates that will make this the smartest and most capable Bard model yet. It is designed not only to refine Bard’s linguistic capabilities across various languages and nations but also to introduce integrative features that enhance productivity by bridging Bard with popular Google apps and services. Some key highlights include: Enhancements that elevate Bard’s intuitiveness and creativity. Introduction of Bard Extensions, allowing Bard to extract real-time information from platforms such as Maps, YouTube, Hotels, and Flights. Option to enable Bard to interact…

LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – New search trends released by Google show that search interest in AI has reached an all-time high in Nigeria. The trends show that people have searched for AI more than ever in 2023 so far, with interest rising 310% since last year, and by 1,660% in the last five years. Google’s research also revealed the top trending questions being asked about AI across Nigeria. Here, Google West Africa Director, Olumide Balogun answers some of the most frequently asked questions. What is Artificial Intelligence, and how does it work?AI is a type of technology that…

When Google first launched 25 years ago, it was far from the first search engine. But quickly, Google Search became known for our ability to help connect people to the exact information they were looking for, faster than they ever thought possible. Over the years, we’ve continued to innovate and make Google Search better every day. From creating entirely new ways to search, to helping millions of businesses connect with customers through search listings and ads (starting with a local lobster business advertising via AdWords in 2001), to having some fun with Doodles and easter eggs — it’s been quite a…

The Lagos State House Assembly on Tuesday asked the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) to appear before it over its refusal to add Yoruba to languages it uses for announcements and instructions in its train service. The House noted the importance of Yoruba language for passing information to passengers on the trains since it would help some of them, especially new users, easily understand what to do. The House further noted that since 2017 when the bill on compulsory teaching of Yoruba Language in schools was passed, the State had made conscious efforts to encourage the use of the…

One of Nigeria’s fastest rising stars, Rema has achieved a remarkable milestone with his hit single Calm Down, featuring Selena Gomez reaching one billion streams on Spotify. This is the first African artist-led track to join the Billions Club on Spotify. According to data shared as part of Spotify’s Afrobeats: Journey to a Billion Streams project, Rema ranks among the top 10 most streamed Afrobeats artists on the platform, so it is no surprise that the song has reached this milestone in a little over a year. The achievement not only highlights Rema’s growing influence in the music industry but…

Speakers of State Legislatures in the Southwestern part of Nigeria, on Monday, gathered at the Lagos State House of Assembly for discussions aimed at the progress of the zone. The gathering comes few days to the Abuja meeting of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria where a national chairman is billed to emerge. State Speakers at the meeting hosted by Mudashiru Obasa, include Taiwo Oluomo of Ogun, Adebo Ogundoyin of Oyo, Adeoye Aribasoye of Ekiti, Adewale Egbedun of Osun and Olamide Oladiji of Ondo. The Speakers held a closed-door session after which Dr. Obasa told journalists that…

LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – A new set of executive members have been appointed by the Lagos chapter of the National Council of Women Societies Nigeria (NCWS). This was carried out at the induction and award ceremony organized by the organization in Lagos, where Alhaja Memunat Ajao became the new president. The event also witnessed the conferment of awards of excellence to several individuals. First Lady of Lagos State, Mrs. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, spoke during the ceremony, urging women to lift each other up: “We are the voice for the voiceless. There are so many people that need our assistance.…

LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday confirmed 15 out of the second batch of 18 nominees sent by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu recently. The confirmation happened after Mojeed Fatai, Chief Whip and chairman of the screening committee, laid a report of the exercise before the House. READ ALSO: Why We Rejected 17 Of Sanwo-Olu’s Commissioner-nominees – Lagos Assembly At a sitting presided over by the Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa, the lawmakers rejected Engr. Olalere Odusote, Mr. Samuel Egube, and Hon. Tolani Sule Akibu. However, the House resolved to step down the…

There’s a lot that goes into building a search engine. While it seems simple enough — you type a question, and we find results that match — we’ve taken on many deep, technical challenges to make Google what it is today. And the reality is that Search is never a solved problem. Old challenges evolve and new challenges are constantly popping up — because the internet and the world are always changing. Here are some of the biggest technological breakthroughs we’ve made through the years— and where we’re continuing to push the boundaries of innovation — as we build and…