With the aim of helping the Government of Nigeria create one million digital jobs in the country, Google plans to train 20,000 young Nigerians, mostly women, in digital skills and provide a grant of 1.2 billion nairas (1.6 million dollars). The information was made public by Google's African executives last Tuesday.

Vice President Kashim Shettima announced to Google Africa executives at a meeting in Abuja that Nigeria plans to create digital jobs for its young and thriving population. For Shettima, Google's initiative was in line with the government's commitment to increase young people's participation in the digital economy. Google Africa executives believe that a grant from its philanthropic arm in partnership with Data Science Nigeria and the Creative Industry Initiative for Africa will facilitate the program. According to Charles Murito, Director of Government Relations and Public Policy at Google Africa, Google is committed to investing in digital infrastructure across Africa