Google launched its new Google Maps feature, Plus Codes, yesterday, developed with a plan to ease challenges associated with lack of good address system in most developing markets. Here’s an exp…
How Kola Tubosun and his team gave Google a Nigerian accent
The introduction of a ‘Nigerian English’ voice to Google Maps has caught the attention of users. We talk to Kola Tubosun who led the team that brought it to life to find out how…
The Nigerian startup helping Google bring public transit directions to Maps
At the third edition of the Google for Nigeria event, company also revealed plans to introduce a new directions experience for Lagosians by bringing public transit routes into Google Maps. Here is wha…
Motorcycle riders may not be excited about new navigation feature on Google Maps
Commuters of motorcycle hailing platforms see more usefulness for the new navigation feature on Google Maps than the riders.…
How Dele Odufuye’s ‘Tsaboin’ is using technology to save lives everyday in Lagos traffic
Lagos, a city of over 22 million people, is inevitably plagued by outrageous traffic jams. Beyond the tons of time and productivity being lost everyday on the mean streets of Lagos, businesses and liv…