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!

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.

TheRealAdonye:
I learnt how to do this in 2013.
Google made us work around Akure putting up Landmarks for them.

rodeo0070:


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...

Teempakguy:
Racist.

Raypawer:
Sorry To fail you, my phone never does that, am telling you as a geek, and even if it does, thats theft, that for me to leave my job just to work for whites for free!

TheRealAdonye:
I learnt how to do this in 2013.

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

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.

Raypawer:
Sorry To fail you, my phone never does that, am telling you as a geek, and even if it does, thats theft, that for me to leave my job just to work for whites for free!

rodeo0070:


About working for the Whites, no one is against you or any Nigeria or Africans from coming up with a solution like this. I believe it can be done. And what do you mean by whites please, if I may ask? Or do you mean Foreigners?
You will be surprised that those you call "Whites" are your fellow Igbo, Yoruba or Hausa brothers/sisters. They may be part of those that developed the platform. We've seen what people can do irrespective of their race.

DisGuy:


the irony is if raypawer. ikechukwu or an ibrahim creates an app like this: he's going to upload it onto google play or apple store to get maximum income, he's likely to want the price tag in $$$ too and not the local app store who'll probably hijack his product or fail to remit sales to him

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

rodeo0070:


Rightly said Brother...

I don't know if you drink but come and join me for this comment!

Raypawer:
I Get Free Job For You, No Payment, U Go Work?

rodeo0070:


Rightly said Brother...

I don't know if you drink but come and join me for this comment!

DisGuy:


Sure bro,

Raypawer, abeg bring two zobo cider with ice

Raypawer:
u never got my point, these tech giants are not patronized in some advanced country, eg russia, they use yandex, china will never use facebook, why cos they patronize their own, nd these foreign coys get all ur data, eg android, just to say less, rodeo7 no location service is set on my phone, i knew what i was saying, even at some point i joined bing reward (from pc) which is for those staying at US, dont be carried away by those whites bro!
think of ur own!

DisGuy:


Sure bro,

Raypawer, abeg bring two zobo cider with ice

rodeo0070:


I've not tried the Zobo Cider with Ice before...