Google Maps Clocks 2 Decades Of Serving Customers, Reveals Most Reviewed Locations In Nigeria
Tech giant, Google recently celebrated 20 years anniversary of its navigation App, Google Maps, which has become an essential tool that empowers over 2 billion monthly users to confidently navigate places around the world. The company also revealed the most reviewed locations in Nigeria highlighting the platform’s impact on navigation and exploration.
Commenting on the Google Maps two decades anniversary, Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, the Communications and Public Affairs Manager at Google West Africa, said that Google Maps has evolved from a basic mapping tool to a dynamic platform.
Kola-Ogunlade said that in the past two decades, Google Maps had provided over one trillion kilometres of directions, showcasing its significance in shaping users’ understanding of the world.
He said that the platform featured over 250 million businesses and places, with 500 million people contributing to the maps each year.
Additionally, Google Maps receives 100 million daily updates ensuring that users have access to accurate and up-to-date information. Google Maps has been instrumental in helping Nigerians discover new places and navigate with confidence.
To mark its 20th anniversary, Google unveiled the top-reviewed places in Nigeria, highlighting popular choices for restaurants, cafes, visitor attractions, parks, and museums.
According to Google, the most reviewed restaurants in Nigeria include Mega Chicken and Farmcity Lekki, while Flowershop Cafe and Oliver Cafe top the list of most-reviewed cafes.
Commenting on this, Kola-Ogunlade stated that Dimplediva Scent and Oniru Private Beach are among the most reviewed visitor attractions.
He said that City Park in Abuja and Muri Okunola Park in Lagos were highly reviewed, while the National Museum in Benin and Lagos are among the most popular museums.
According to him, by leveraging Google Maps, Nigerians can confidently navigate their surroundings, explore new places, and discover hidden gems.
As Google Maps continues to evolve, it’s clear that its impact on navigation, exploration, and community engagement will only continue to grow.