EXPLAINER: All you need to know about Google’s free 12-month AI Plus subscription

Eligible students in Nigeria can access Google AI Plus free for 12 months under Google’s Gemini Student Offer, giving them access to a range of artificial intelligence tools for learning, research and academic work.

The offer, valued at ₦92,400 per student, is available to students aged 18 and above who are currently enrolled in accredited universities, polytechnics and colleges of education across Nigeria.

What Is Included in the Offer?

The free 1-year subscription unlocks Google’s premium AI learning tools and increased digital infrastructure:

Gemini Live & Omni: Enables real-time, fluid voice conversations so you can talk through complex topics hands-free or brainstorm out loud.

Deep Research: Performs thorough academic searches, compiles multi-source summaries, and provides reliable citations for essays, seminar papers, and final-year projects.

Guided Learning Mode: Functions as an interactive tutor—providing hints, Socratic prompts, and guiding questions rather than simply outputting direct answers.

Gemini Study Notebooks: Converts uploaded lecture slides, PDF notes, and reading materials into customized study plans and practice quizzes.

Higher Usage Limits & Storage: Provides expanded query limits, unlimited file uploads, and 400 GB of Google Cloud storage for all your academic files.

Who Is Eligible?

To qualify for the Gemini Student Offer, you must meet the following criteria:

Age: Must be 18 years or older.

Enrolment: Currently enrolled in an accredited Nigerian university, polytechnic, or college of education.

Renewal: If you previously claimed the student offer during the past academic session, you can re-verify your status to extend your subscription for another 12 months at no cost.

How to Claim Your Free 12-Month Access

1. Visit the Official Portal:Have your student credentials ready.

Go to gemini.google.com/students or one.google.com/ai-student on your phone or PC. Sign in with your primary Google Account.

2.Verify Student Status via SheerID:

Select your institution (university, polytechnic, or college of education). You will be prompted to verify your enrolment through SheerID.

3.Upload Required Identification:

Provide your institutional email address (.edu.ng or school domain) or upload a clear photo/scan of your valid Student ID Card or current session admission letter/course registration form.

4. Activate Your 12-Month Access:

Once SheerID approves your verification, accept the offer terms to unlock Google AI Plus benefits on your account immediately.