{"id":838777,"date":"2025-04-03T16:13:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T21:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/03\/nigerians-qualified-to-apply-as-google-opens-application-for-2025-hustle-academy\/"},"modified":"2025-04-03T16:13:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T21:13:00","slug":"nigerians-qualified-to-apply-as-google-opens-application-for-2025-hustle-academy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/03\/nigerians-qualified-to-apply-as-google-opens-application-for-2025-hustle-academy\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigerians qualified to apply as Google opens application for 2025 hustle academy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-io-article-url=\"https:\/\/www.legit.ng\/business-economy\/industry\/1643995-apply-google-open-application-2025-hustle-academy-nigerians-2-countries-invited\/\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Google is currently accepting applications for its 2025 Hustle Academy program<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Small and medium-sized enterprises in South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria are supported by the initiative<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The focus of this year&#8217;s event will be AI-powered business training to help companies grow<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Legit.ng journalist Zainab Iwayemi has 5-year-experience covering the Economy, Technology, and Capital Market.<\/p>\n<p>Applications for Google&#8217;s 2025 Hustle Academy program, which supports small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in South Africa, Kenya, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legit.ng\/nigeria\/\">Nigeria<\/a>, are now being accepted.<\/p>\n<figure><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\"  ><img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/1120\/3308898485d325dc.jpeg?v=1\"  width=\"1120\" height=\"630\" alt=\"Google open application for 2025 hustle academy\" title=\"Google open application for 2025 hustle academy\"  decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"><\/picture><figcaption>The focus of this year&#8217;s event will be AI-powered business training to help companies grow. Photo credit: Google, Contributor<br \/>Source: UGC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This year&#8217;s edition will concentrate on AI-powered business training to assist businesses in scaling, according to a statement released by Google&#8217;s head of B2B marketing for sub-Saharan <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legit.ng\/world\/africa\/\">Africa<\/a>, Kristy Grant, on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWe are thrilled to launch the 2025 Hustle Academy, continuing our commitment to empowering African entrepreneurs,\u201d she said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThis year, we are reinforcing our focus on AI-powered <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legit.ng\/business-economy\/economy\/1643314-apply-itf-set-admit-100000-artisans-free-skill-programme\/\" target=\"_blank\">business training<\/a>, enabling SMBs to leverage cutting-edge technology for growth.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>In addition to providing case studies, networking opportunities, and professional coaching, the company stated that eligible enterprises must have been in business for at least a year and be seeking to grow.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legit.ng\/1152292-who-owner-google.html\">Google<\/a> announced the return of the speaker series &#8220;Hustle Academy Brings You,&#8221; which features leading African entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n<p>According to the tech giant, the founders of the speakers series include Brian Jura of Home 254 Apparel, Foluso Ogunwale of i-Fitness Gym, Nobukhosi Mukwevho of Khosi Nkhosi Fashion House, Yolanda Odida of Pure Purple, and Adenike Ogunlesi of Ruff &#8216;n&#8217; Tumble.<\/p>\n<p>The series will be accessible on the Google Africa YouTube account, the business added, The Cable reported.<\/p>\n<p>Google noted that applications <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legit.ng\/tags\/can\/\">can<\/a> be made here and advised interested companies to follow the Google Africa YouTube channel for updates.<\/p>\n<p>Recall that in March 2024, Legit, a global media holding, took part in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legit.ng\/editorial\/feature\/1584570-legit-joins-google-news-initiative-enhanced-journalism-training\/\" target=\"_blank\">Google News Initiative,<\/a> directed to support modern newsrooms and equip tech-savvy journalists with up-to-date knowledge of online editorial tools and digital strategies.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cOur commitment to journalistic excellence aligns seamlessly with the Initiative\u2019s mission to foster a more informed world by empowering journalists and newsrooms across the globe,\u201d \u2013 argued Rianette Cluley, Editor-in-Chief of Briefly News. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<figure><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\"  ><img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/1120\/dfdacc24a29d6490.jpeg?v=1\"  width=\"1120\" height=\"572\" alt=\"Google open application for 2025 hustle academy\" title=\"Google open application for 2025 hustle academy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/picture><figcaption>The series is expected to be accessible on the Google Africa YouTube account. Photo Credit: Contrbutor<br \/>Source: Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Through this program, Legit\u2019s journalists from African digital news media projects, Legit.ng, Tuko.co.ke, Yen.com.gh, and Briefly News, have engaged in three insightful sessions.<\/p>\n<p>During the lecture \u201cDevelop Your Digital Reporting Skills\u201d, Legit\u2019s editors nailed the art of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legit.ng\/nigeria\/1643874-legitngs-victor-enengedi-speaks-harnessing-online-media-growth-afres-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\">digital journalism. <\/a>They discovered various Google tools and resources to find, verify, and tell engaging stories. <\/p>\n<h2>Bank of Industry announces job opportunity for qualified Nigerians <\/h2>\n<p><strong>Legit.ng<\/strong> reported that Bank of Industry (BOI) has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legit.ng\/business-economy\/money\/1637126-bank-industry-announces-job-opportunity-qualified-nigerians-firms-consultants\/\" target=\"_blank\">announced plans to hire consultants<\/a> and firms to assess the impact of its financial interventions. <\/p>\n<p>In a statement, BOI said its role is to support its Development Effectiveness Group and Strategy &#038; Research Division in conducting detailed project evaluations and case studies. <\/p>\n<p>Conducting evaluations of selected projects across Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Large Enterprises portfolios, including financial, infrastructure, and public sector interventions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PAY ATTENTION: <\/strong><i>\u0421heck out news that is picked exactly<strong> for YOU<\/strong> \u27a1\ufe0f  find the <strong>\u201cRecommended for you\u201d<\/strong> block on the home page and enjoy!<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Source: Legit.ng<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legit.ng\/business-economy\/industry\/1643995-apply-google-open-application-2025-hustle-academy-nigerians-2-countries-invited\/\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Google is currently accepting applications for its 2025 Hustle Academy program Small and medium-sized enterprises in South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria are supported by the initiative The focus of this year&#8217;s event will be AI-powered business training to help companies grow Legit.ng journalist Zainab Iwayemi has 5-year-experience covering the Economy, Technology, and Capital Market. 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