{
  "id": 2186878,
  "title": "Google unveils 12-month free AI offer for Nigerian students",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/google-unveils-12-month-free-ai-offer-for-nigerian-students",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-20T17:42:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/google-unveils-12-month-free-ai-offer-for-nigerian-students/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Google has introduced a program granting Nigerian university, polytechnic, and college of education students free access to Google AI Plus for a duration of 12 months prior to the upcoming academic year. Known as the Gemini Student Offer, the initiative is valued at ₦92,400 per student and is accessible to individuals aged 18 and above enrolled in accredited educational institutions throughout Nigeria. Previous participants can renew their subscription for an additional year by confirming their student status. The program provides access to advanced artificial intelligence tools via the Gemini app, including features like advanced usage limits, Gemini Omni, real-time voice conversations with Gemini Live, Deep Research for academic projects, custom practice quizzes, unlimited file uploads, and 400GB of cloud storage. This initiative is part of Google's broader effort to make AI-powered learning more accessible by removing financial barriers for students in the region. Google's Director for West and East Africa, Olumide Balogun, emphasized that AI represents a significant technological shift and is an opportunity for Nigeria, a country with one of the youngest and most entrepreneurial populations globally. The objective is to empower Nigerian students to excel in complex subjects, acquire in-demand digital skills, and compete effectively in the global economy. To claim the offer, eligible students must verify their enrollment through SheerID and access the free subscription via Google's student offer portal.",
  "summary": "Nigerian students can get 12 months of free Google AI Plus, valued at ₦92,400, to access advanced AI tools for learning and skill development. Read More: https://punchng.com/google-unveils-12-month-free-ai-offer-for-nigerian-students/",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}