Google has responded to the Federal Government’s investigation into major technology companies, saying it will engage constructively with regulators while highlighting the value its platforms and partnerships bring to Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.
The response came after the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission announced a probe into allegations of anti-competitive practices, unlawful use of news content and other concerns involving major technology firms and generative artificial intelligence platforms operating in Nigeria.
A Google spokesperson told The PUNCH on Wednesday that the company remains committed to Nigeria and the growth of its news and creative ecosystem.
“We remain committed to Nigeria and the success of its news and creative ecosystem. We will engage constructively with the FCCPC to support the process and demonstrate the value our products and partnerships bring to Nigerian users, publishers and businesses,” the spokesperson said in response to inquiries.
The company’s response follows a directive by President Bola Tinubu to the FCCPC to investigate complaints submitted by the Nigerian Press Organisation, which represents newspaper proprietors, journalists, broadcasters and online publishers.
