By Chinenye Anuforo
Google marked the 20th anniversary of its mapping technology, Google Maps, by revealing the most popular reviewed locations in Nigeria. The company emphasized that Maps has become a vital tool for over two billion monthly users globally, serving as both an information source and a community platform for knowledge sharing.
Google reported that its users have received directions for over one trillion kilometers. The platform boasts 250 million businesses and places, with 500 million people contributing to the maps annually and 100 million daily updates. These figures underscore the significant impact of Google Maps worldwide and in Nigeria, where, according to Google, it has transformed how Nigerians experience and navigate their surroundings.
The list of top-reviewed places, Google stated, offers insights into the most popular restaurants, cafes, attractions, parks, and museums across Nigeria. In Nigeria, Google Maps has been essential in helping people discover new places and navigate with confidence.
Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, Communications and Public Affairs Manager at Google West Africa, commented, “The top reviewed locations in Nigeria highlight the places that have captured the interest and attention of our users.”
The top 10 most reviewed restaurants are Mega Chicken, Farmcity Lekki Lounge, Crush Café, Hard Rock Café, Domino’s Pizza at Wuse, Jevinik Restaurant, Cactus Restaurant, The Junkyard Grills, BluCabana Restaurant & Café, and Domino’s Pizza at Yaba.
The most reviewed cafes include Flowershop Café, Oliver’s Café, Salamander Café, Café de vie, Wood House Cafe, TOP BEANS. Coffee & more, Creamslices Café, Café Flour, Ketchup, and Ark City Cafe and Grill.
The most reviewed visitor attractions, according to Google, are Dimplediva_scent, Oniru Private Beach, The Good Beach, New Berger Roundabout Ojodu Ikeja, Emir’s Palace Kano City, Rumuokoro Flyover, Railway Compound Ebute Meta Lagos, Abia Tower Roundabout Umuahia, Fela’s Shrine Ikeja, and Idumagbo Junction Eyo Statue.
The most reviewed parks are City Park Abuja, Muri Okunola Park, Tinubu Square, Ndubuisi Kanu Park, Freedom Park Lagos, Johnson Jakande Tinubu (JJT) Park, Millennium Park, Shitta Roundabout Park, JD Leisure Park, and Trans-Amusement Park.
Finally, the most reviewed museums include the National Museum Benin City, Kalakuta Museum, National Museum Lagos, Open Heavens International Centre, OOPL, National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Kaduna, AREWA House, Gidan Makama Museum, Sculpture Garden, and National Museum of unity.