Google Launch youtube Programme In Nigeria

 

In a bid to improve local content development of the Internet in Nigeria, Google Inc. has launched its YouTube programme in Nigeria.

The programme, which is aimed at giving Nigerians opportunities to explore the benefits of the Internet, is also expected to place the country on higher pedestal among emerging markets and others.  

Indeed, when the local YouTube domain was launched in Nigeria in 2011, no one could have guessed the amount of impact it would make. From Musical videos, to “how-to” DIY clips, comedy skits, short movies Nigerians have been generating some of the most creatively diverse content on YouTube.

To further support local creators, the YouTube Partner Programme has now been extended to Nigeria.

This means that Nigerian YouTube users are now going to be able to make money on their videos, and gain access to resources and programs that can help them expand to a larger audience.

 “So whether it’s a banker who dreams of moonlighting as a comedian, or a young animator in UNILAG working on an animation series, or a seasoned makeup artist looking to showcase her talent to a wider audience, the YouTube Partner Programme provides an opportunity for them to share to a worldwide audience and earn money doing so” Google stated.

To enroll in this programme and become a YouTube Partner, content creators will be required to sign-in in their YouTube accounts and have at least one video enabled for advertising onhttp://www.youtube.com/account_monetization. 

Content creators enrolled in the YouTube Online Partner Program will be provided with online tools and resources to improve their skills, build their online audience and most importantly monetise their videos. 

 Google Nigeria’s Country Manager, Juliet Ehimuan-Chiazor, said: “We are excited about the amazing opportunities the YouTube Partner Programme will create for Nigerian content creators to engage and build a global audience for their content.”  “This programme will definitely enrich the diversity of the YouTube community and bring more Nigerian content to the web”, she added.