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The Federal Government and Tech giant, Google have resolved to tackle the use of private and unlisted YouTube channels and live streams by proscribed groups and terrorist organisations. The agreement was reached on Thursday, August…

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, on Tuesday, July 26, reiterated the need for a data protection law to address data protection concerns in the country. Pantami said this in Abuja while declaring…

YouTube Music, on Tuesday, July 26, announced the Foundry Class of 2022 which comprises of 30 independent artists representing 15 countries from across the globe. The 2022 class which is the biggest to date, features artists at all…

Introduction of YouTube Shorts has been a widely-positive venture, considering its positive ripple effects in helping content creators grow their audiences via new video formats. Since its inception one year ago, YouTube Shorts has grown…

YouTube has announced that applications for its new batch of Black Voices Fund, Class of 2023, are now available. The fund recognizes and equips Black creators, artists, songwriters, and producers with the resources and support to…

YouTube has announced a series of events to run throughout the month of May in celebration of Africa month. The events are intended to reaffirm YouTube’s commitment to growing Africa's creator ecosystem and to spotlight and celebrate…

‘Detty December’ is over and students, teachers and parents alike are all trying to get through the mad rush of ‘Back to School’ and get back into the swing of things. Parents, who are just settling back to work after the restful…

YouTube has kicked off the second edition of Africa Creator Week which seeks to showcase and support content creators from across the continent and extend YouTube’s commitment to nurturing black creators and artists as part of #YouTubeBlack…

YouTube has on Wednesday, December 1 released its YouTube 2021 Top Ten lists, celebrating 2021’s biggest moments on the platform in Nigeria. The country’s top 10 Nigerian creators on YouTube this year reflects the growing popularity of…

YouTube has removed R Kelly’s channels from its platform — a few weeks after his sex trafficking conviction. R. Kelly was found guilty of being the ringleader of a decades-long racketeering and sex trafficking scheme that exploited black…

YouTube has on Tuesday, September 21 announced the appointment of Addy Awofisayo as Head of Music, Sub-saharan Africa for YouTube and YouTube Music. Addy will be in charge of YouTube Music's business and partnership teams in Sub-Saharan…

YouTube has announced that YouTube NextUp programme will be available in Nigeria and South Africa. The programme is an opportunity for local creators to take their content creation to the next level. Twenty creators with eligible…

YouTube Shorts creators can now receive their share of a new $100 million YouTube Shorts Fund to be distributed over 2021-22, as a reward for creating exciting and engaging content on the platform. The fund will be distributed to…

YouTube Music has announced the 2021 cohort for Foundry, its global artist development program with a mission to support independent musicians, helping them build sustainable careers on their own terms. Bella Shmurda, from Nigeria…