Did you know that there is a platform called Google Mapmaker where you can actually contribute to Google Maps by adding missing roads, streets, schools, towns, cities, etc.? Most times we access Google Maps and complain that the map is inefficient or incomplete. Well, say no more! I bring to you, the easy to use Google Map Maker. The mapmaker is easily accessed via http://google.com/mapmaker while google maps itself can be accessed via http://maps.google.com or http://google.com/maps or by downloading the app on android/iOS.

With the map maker, you can:

1. Edit the names of roads, streets, towns, communities, etc that are not well spelt
2. Add missing roads, streets, areas, landmarks, etc that are not present
3. Review the edits of others and okay them
4. Earn trust on Google and stand a chance to win any prize if the opportunity comes up
5. Add pictures to Google street view and enhance the map
6. Add businesses and shops to the map (good for advertising products)
7. Add street numbers, house numbers, etc


To use Google maps, you must have a Google account. The site is fairly easy to use and master. Once you login into the mapmaker, just add a neighbourhood (a place you know extremely well) and you'll see the recent edits/additions in that place. Do well to confirm the edits of others that you are sure of and you can also make yours.

Let us come together and build a perfect map that can be integrated into any GPS accurately. As it is now, the Nigerian map on Google is just about 40-50% complete. If we start to partake actively, we can make it better.


If you've made any edit that you want others to confirm, you can paste the edit link here and I'm sure those who are familiar with the place can click the link and confirm the changes.

My main neighbourhoods are Warri, Abraka, Okpara-Inland, Uyo, Calabar, Lagos, Benin, Asaba, Sapele, Ilorin, Omu-Aran, and some other areas. Although I'll add more as I go on.



Are you already a Google mapmaker? Tell us more about your experiences and neighbourhoods

Ok

Screenshot of the mapmaker

Asokoro2:
Ok

Have you used it before?

Google is really building a very strong and big database. Google has a database for all the languages and now they're working on getting very accurate maps. Don't be surprised about how powerful the internet will soon become in a very short time.. all in the hands of Google.

The one who has control over online information has so much power in this our era.

I learnt how to do this in 2013.

Google made us work around Akure putting up Landmarks for them.

Nice

Which one bi this again?

Was fantastic! Used it to prepare Base map for geologic map in order to get the streams, rivers, or just the features of the area

Boldwinner:
Google is really building a very strong and big database. Google has a database for all the languages and now they're working on getting very accurate maps. Don't be surprised about how powerful the internet will soon become in a very short time.. all in the hands of Google.

The one who has control over online information has so much power in this our era.

who ask you all this , what have you contributed to the map

Thanks for the info OP

Will google pay me for all this whala way i wan help them do

okhiai1:
Will google pay me for all this whala way i wan help them do

Na TRUE talk U talk so. How will I profit from it coz I will be taking taxi from one place to another.

Innovative from Google again

lolz
Google better pay Me cos @ the end they benefit more

what's the incentive

yes thats correct i was looking for this area sometimes last year could not get it

now i will add it to this mapmaker
it is a nice place to see

Hmm...just what I needed. I'm going to use this to my own advantage, thanks for sharing OP.

very useful reference maker

added so many places when i was on holiday esp badagry area and outer lagos

Save me from this tech companies wahala. I translated thousands of english words to hausa in facebook and ended up with nothing.

fratermathy:
Did you know that there is a platform called Google Mapmaker where you can actually contribute to Google Maps by adding missing roads, streets, schools, towns, cities, etc.? Most times we access Google Maps and complain that the map is inefficient or incomplete. Well, say no more! I bring to you, the easy to use Google Map Maker. The mapmaker is easily accessed via http://google.com/mapmaker while google maps itself can be accessed via http://maps.google.com or http://google.com/maps or by downloading the app on android/iOS.

With the map maker, you can:

1. Edit the names of roads, streets, towns, communities, etc that are not well spelt
2. Add missing roads, streets, areas, landmarks, etc that are not present
3. Review the edits of others and okay them
4. Earn trust on Google and stand a chance to win any prize if the opportunity comes up
5. Add pictures to Google street view and enhance the map
6. Add businesses and shops to the map (good for advertising products)
7. Add street numbers, house numbers, etc


To use Google maps, you must have a Google account. The site is fairly easy to use and master. Once you login into the mapmaker, just add a neighbourhood (a place you know extremely well) and you'll see the recent edits/additions in that place. Do well to confirm the edits of others that you are sure of and you can also make yours.

Let us come together and build a perfect map that can be integrated into any GPS accurately. As it is now, the Nigerian map on Google is just about 40-50% complete. If we start to partake actively, we can make it better.


If you've made any edit that you want others to confirm, you can paste the edit link here and I'm sure those who are familiar with the place can click the link and confirm the changes.

My main neighbourhoods are Warri, Abraka, Okpara-Inland, Uyo, Calabar, Lagos, Benin, Asaba, Sapele, Ilorin, Omu-Aran, and some other areas. Although I'll add more as I go on.



Are you already a Google mapmaker? Tell us more about your experiences and neighbourhoods

pls are you GIS inclined?

Thank you OP.

I have been thinking on how to edit goole maps in order to correct some mistakes I noticed. With the information you provided, I can now go ahead with my edit.

Sarjoh:
pls are you GIS inclined?

No. I am just an enthusiast.

satelliteDISH:


Na TRUE talk U talk so. How will I profit from it coz I will be taking taxi from one place to another.

for example where i they stay for ibadan google no know am even though the place necessary and to waka my area bro na die (thats if na main road oooo ) talk less the real area asin conner conner short cut and co to cover am ehnn boys go hear am (ontop my mb) again so if google wan cover ib as long as say money dey involved no shii we go do the waka

HoldenCaulfield:
Save me from this tech companies wahala. I translated thousands of english words to hausa in facebook and ended up with nothing.

MrCow:
lolz
Google better pay Me cos @ the end they benefit more
what's the incentive

okhiai1:
Will google pay me for all this whala way i wan help them do

Lol. It is a charity work. Think of it that way. Plus you are also helping to improve Nigeria on the internet.

However, there are some perks that may come from it other than self-satisfaction.

1. You can be selected for one of these numerous Google scholarships or programmes in Nigeria and beyond.
2. If you are found to be consistent, you can write a proposal to Google containing a big project of map building and street view in your area and if the proposal is accepted, you will be paid for the duration of the project (you don hammer be that o), you will be given a Google $1000+ plus 360 degree camera.
3. You can be employed by Google if they see your worth
4. Google can pick you for any Nigerian project whatsoever since you are trusted

Other benefits abound.

fratermathy:




Lol. It is a charity work. Think of it that way. Plus you are also helping to improve Nigeria on the internet.

However, there are some perks that may come from it other than self-satisfaction.

1. You can be selected for one of these numerous Google scholarships or programmes in Nigeria and beyond.
2. If you are found to be consistent, you can write a proposal to Google containing a big project of map building and street view in your area and if the proposal is accepted, you will be paid for the duration of the project (you don hammer be that o), you will be given a Google $1000+ plus 360 degree camera.
3. You can be employed by Google if they see your worth
4. Google can pick you for any Nigerian project whatsoever since you are trusted

Other benefits abound.

haaaaaaaaaa bro if na that 1 no shiii place plenty die way no dey map village too way go enter street view go plenty all does old street view for ib go need changes no shii google don see another employee be that na go start next week when i buy new phone make God just provide give boys

lavita2 babe na you get watin you put for your dp so

This is not bad

fratermathy I contribute to Google maps, Named a couple of roads and places in Onitsha (Ziks Mausoleum et al) , idemili LGA of Anambra state and the FCT.
it's not a paid affair, I just love doing it, I know someday some tech savvy person would want to use maps, and it feels good knowing that I might have contributed in some way.
There are perks though, Google sends me their apps that are not yet out for the public to test and enjoy.

This is really cool. Thumbs up@ OP!
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must we always work for the whites? and this one for free, mtchew, no matter how you preach this, google or any other foreign coy cannot get the complete map of nigeria, not until our local software coy does that!

it must not always be a foreign coy!

if it was a local coy that asked for such service for free, none of you would help, smh, whites using some blacks since 1832

Raypawer:
must we always work for the whites? and this one for free, mtchew, no matter how you preach this, google or any other foreign coy cannot get the complete map of nigeria, not until our local software coy does that!

it must not always be a foreign coy!

Funny enough, Your smartphone does this for them without your knowledge sometimes.
Sure they might not have the complete map on Nigeria but its improved upon on daily basis real time. The address confidence on map in most places in Nigeria has improved a lot compared to what we use to have like 5 years ago. Take a trip on Google Earth timeline platform to confirm this...