Google’s $1bn AI education plan aims to reshape global learning

Google says the extortion involves calls or emails to employees of the victim organisation demanding payment in bitcoin within 72 hours.

The East African country says it is investing in the growth of youth-owned enterprises by expanding access to digital infrastructure, training, and platforms for monetisation.

Officials from Nigeria’s key ministries met with Google executives to highlight the significance of the federal government’s Renewed Hope Agenda initiative.

The initiative, Skills for Business, intends to provide SMEs with practical tools to succeed in an increasingly digital environment.

For the 2026 intake, the program is open to African founders based in West Africa aged 21 - 30 with software development experience who want to start their own AI startup.

Infintec is increasingly focusing on Google Workspace for Education as one of its key product offerings.

The telco says the initiative has reached a new heights by selling over 2 million 4G smartphones since its debut.

The company says it now works with businesses to deliver stable, high-speed Internet and assist them connect to major platforms such as Google, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon Web Services.

The licences enable Hayo to deliver digital solutions and communications services, enabling Kenyan organisations to get technologies delivered with on-the-ground support.

ZICTA expects more development in ICT, particularly the number of mobile cellular subscriptions, which is predicted to reach roughly 24.5 million by the end of 2025.

Fintech dLocal has added Airtel Money as a payment option for Google Play in Kenya.