Google has chosen six digital news platforms in Nigeria to take part in its Emerging News Voices Growth Lab. They are part of a wider cohort of about 20 emerging news creators from across Sub-Saharan Africa taking part in the virtual programme, which runs until late September 2026. Through the Growth Lab, participants will work with Google trainers and product specialists on four areas intended to address some of those challenges. The programme will also cover video and audience growth, with participants developing strategies for using YouTube Shorts and long-form video to reach wider audiences. This project, done with Project Oasis and Code for Africa, aimed to understand the needs of independent news creators in Africa.