5 Great Reasons to Upgrade to Windows 10
Recently, Windows 10 was introduced to the world. This operating system for personal computers is produced by Microsoft Inc. and the package is an advanced and sophisticated upgrade of the Windows 7 and Windows 8 OS. Even though Windows 10 will rolled be out in batches to users, the anticipation for it is very high. […]
Microsoft Corporation Set to Restructure Phone Hardware Business
In a public statement released yesterday, Microsoft Corporation announced plans to restructure its phone hardware business to secure resource realignment and better focus. A total of 7,800 positions will be reduced due to this development, primarily in the phone business. The restructuring will incur a charge of approximately $750 million to $850 million along with an impairment […]
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Set For Release
According to media reports, Microsoft Surface Pro 4 – one of the most anticipated Microsoft devices – is likely to be released in July or August, 2015, with the Windows 10 operating system. According to the reports, Surface Pro 4 will be fashioned after its predecessor, Surface Pro 3 and will have a 12-inch screen with 2K […]
Tech Tuesday: Windows 10 Upgrade To Be Released July 29th
Good news, tech fans! Windows 10 is just around the corner. Microsoft just announced that the release of its Windows operating system’s newest version – Windows 10 – will take place on July 29th. Currently, users of older versions are being prompted to reserve their free copies. The reservation process is said to be a […]
Microsoft Opens up Application for Developers to Test iOS and Android App Conversion Tools
Microsoft have opened up an application for developers who are interested in testing out its new tools that can convert an Objective C, Java or C++ mobile app to Windows 10. The iOS tools, called “Project Islandwood” will allow you to import your XCode projects directly into Visual Studio. On the Android side, “Project Astoria” […]
Join the Mara Mentor Network
Are you seeking support and mentoring as a young entrepreneur? Mara Mentor might just be the opportunity you have been waiting for. Mara Mentor is an online mentoring initiative set up by the pan-African Mara Foundation with the aim of enabling, inspiring and empowering young entrepreneurs. Business and economic development is promoted as members share […]
Airtel Nigeria Launches Catapult-a-Startup
Airtel Nigeria in partnership with Intel, Microsft and Nazara, has launched an innovative idea that can help mobile and technology business startups have funds to support and turn their ideas into cash. You could enter your idea to win N1, 000,000 in any of these categories: Business Entertainment Education Lifestyle Games & Leisure Utility Social […]
“SMEs Will be More Productive When Internet Penetration Grows High” – Mr. Olayinka Oni, CTO Microsoft Nigeria
The impact of IT infrastructure to the growth and the productivity of SMEs in Nigeria cannot be overemphasized. We have seen upcoming sectors such as the e-commerce sector grow at a rapid rate in recent years. Chief Technology Officer, Microsoft Nigeria, Mr. Olayinka Oni believes that technology will continue to shape the interaction between businesses […]
Paradigm Initiative Nigeria Partners Microsoft for Free Training and Support to Non-Governmental Organizations
Over 70 non-governmental organizations gathered at Hotel Ibis, Ikeja, Lagos on Thursday, June 5, 2014 for the ICT training, networking and information sharing event for non-governmental organizations tagged ‘MICROSOFT NGO CONNECTION DAY’. This event has held in North Central Nigeria (Abuja 2011), South West (Lagos 2012), and South South (Calabar 2013). According to Mr. Tope Ogundipe, COO Paradigm […]
Microsoft Introduces new Updates for Windows and Announces Universal Apps
Microsoft announced updates for Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8, yesterday. Windows 8.1 update will include better support for mouse and keyboard and boot users straight to desktop. The Windows Phone 8.1 update will address most of the glitches on Windows Phone 8. Microsoft also announced that both operating systems are now free for […]
Microsoft and Nokia to Host 2014 Innovation Forum in Calabar Next Month
The 2014 Innovation Forum hosted by Microsoft and Nokia in partnership with Dahlberg will take place on April 11th at the Tinapa Lakeside Hotel in Calabar. This forum is hosted to brainstorm and decide initial action plans on how innovation and technology solution can be deployed in the two key sectors of the country’s economy. […]
Microsoft Nigeria Appoints New Country Manager, Kabelo Makwane
Kabelo Makwane has been announced as the new country manager for Microsoft Nigeria. Makwane is an experienced technology professional from South Africa. He is expected to lead the company’s global shift to a devices and service offering in one of the fast-growing consumer technology market in Africa. “I am extremely excited to be appointed to […]
Skype For Outlook Now Available Worldwide; Adds HD Video Calling Support
Skype for Outlook, an integration of Skype’s messaging features into Microsoft’s webmail platform, is made available worldwide, Skype announced yesterday. Users must first download a web browser plugin which is available for IE, Chrome, Firefox and Safari browsers. After that, existing Skype users can link their accounts to Outlook and a new user can use […]
Microsoft Offers Educational Institutions Free Access to Office 365 Pro Plus
Microsoft recently launched Student Advantage, a program intended to make Microsoft Office 365 Education more accessible to students globally, thus enabling their preparation for the workforce by giving them the necessary skills in the use of technology. The Student Advantage program will, from December 1, grant free access to students of any school for the […]
Microsoft Launches Mentorship Programme, Aiki Nigeria
Microsoft has partnered with The Future Project to launch Aiki Nigeria, an online mentorship programme that seeks to guide young Nigerians in improving their employability status through web-based training. Microsoft announced that Aiki Nigeria will be activated in Nigeria and will enable the creation of jobs through a mentoring programme. “In working with organisations, technology […]
Lagos Partners Microsoft on e-Governance
The Lagos State Government has signed an agreement with Microsoft on e-Governance in Redmond, Washington in the United States. The agreement, signed by The Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fahsola, is expected to foster e-Governance initiatives to better serve the people on the state. Members of his cabinet that travelled with him include Commissioner for Science […]