Nigeria, Jan. 24 -- Google has released new Search data showing that Nigerians began 2026 with a strong interest in entrepreneurship, self-improvement, and personal development.

Data covering the first two weeks of January indicates a 40 per cent increase in searches related to self-improvement and "becoming better," suggesting that many Nigerians are actively seeking practical ways to improve their lives.

According to Google, "how to start a business" was the most searched "how to start" query during the period, recording an 80 per cent increase.

Other highly searched queries related to new ventures included: How to start a blog, How to start a podcast and How to start a YouTube channel.

The trend suggests growing interest in entrepr...