Archives Tag: Microsoft
Microsoft Offers Educational Institutions Free Access to Office 365 Pro Plus
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Microsoft Offers Educational Institutions Free Access to Office 365 Pro Plus
Microsoft Launches Mentorship Programme, Aiki Nigeria
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Microsoft Launches Mentorship Programme, Aiki Nigeria
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Lagos Partners Microsoft on e-Governance
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Lagos Partners Microsoft on e-Governance
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Microsoft to Launch MSN Nigeria Portal
April 19, 2022
Microsoft has partnered with Kagiso Media to launch a localized version of MSN in Nigeria. The company made the announcement recently at a media conference, explaining the impact it would have on digital news distribution in Nigeria. Speaking at the media conference, Microsoft’s Acting Country Manager, Awawu Olumide-Sojinrin said, “The MSN Nigeria portal features the … Continue reading Microsoft to Launch MSN Nigeria Portal
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Microsoft to Acquire Nokia’s Mobile Unit for €5.4Bn
April 19, 2022
Microsoft Corp. has announced that it will acquire Nokia’s Devices & Services business, license Nokia’s patents and mapping services for a total of €5.4 billion. Microsoft said it will pay €3.79 billion to purchase substantially all of Nokia’s Devices & Services business, and €1.65 billion to license Nokia’s patents. Microsoft said “The transaction is expected … Continue reading Microsoft to Acquire Nokia’s Mobile Unit for €5.4Bn
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Microsoft Announces the Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard and Mouse
April 19, 2022
Microsoft has announced the Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop, a combination of the Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard and the Sculpt Ergonomic Mouse. The keyboard incorporates a split layout, to help position the wrists and forearms in a natural, relaxed position. The palm rest is cushioned and the keyboard has a “domed” shape, to reduce wrist pronation. The keyboard … Continue reading Microsoft Announces the Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard and Mouse
Nigeria Stock Exchange to Run On Microsoft Technology
April 19, 2022
Microsoft Nigeria has introduced a new technology solution (X-Gen) to the capital market operators. This announcement was made last week at the X-Gen expo organised by the Nigeria Stock Exchange. X-Gen is a new electronic trading platform that will allow stockbrokers and other stakeholders access the market anywhere and anytime. The X-Gen Expo was a platform … Continue reading Nigeria Stock Exchange to Run On Microsoft Technology
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Microsoft Releases Office for Android
April 19, 2022
Microsoft has announced its Office for Android. This comes weeks after the organisation announced the availability of Office for iPhone. For now, the new software is only available in the U.S. for Office 365 subscribers. But if you aren’t already an Office 365 subscriber, you can visit www.office.com to learn more about Office 365 and sign … Continue reading Microsoft Releases Office for Android
By sheyi
Microsoft Releases Office Mobile for Office 365 Subscribers on iPhone
April 19, 2022
Today, Microsoft is releasing Office Mobile for iPhone and it will be available at no extra charge from the Apple App Store for Office 365 Home Premium and Office 365 ProPlus subscribers. Similar to its free Office Mobile for Windows Phone that ships with every handset, the iPhone app enables great Office content viewing and on-the-go content … Continue reading Microsoft Releases Office Mobile for Office 365 Subscribers on iPhone
100 Million Windows 8 Licences Sold in Six Months
April 19, 2022
A hundred million licences of Microsoft’s new Operating System, Windows 8 — patterned for tablet PC experience — has been sold. This comes six months after its release and growing comparison with Windows 7 that had 240 million in licence sales — in its first year. Reviews have been mixed for Windows 8, prompting Microsoft to announce … Continue reading 100 Million Windows 8 Licences Sold in Six Months
iDea Hub set to launch with Developer Session – April 19th
April 19, 2022
Information Technology Developers Entrepreneur Accelerator (iDEA) is a non-profit organization established to support the development of indigenous skills and capabilities in software development. Its primary purpose is to accelerate the development of the software industry in Nigeria by nurturing and helping Nigerian software technology businesses. iDEA will help entrepreneurs build software skills, solutions and businesses critical … Continue reading iDea Hub set to launch with Developer Session – April 19th
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Microsoft YouthSpark: Making Nigerian Graduates Employable
April 19, 2022
“Are Nigeria graduates employable?” This question was asked when Microsoft launched the YouthSpark initiative to Nigeria Youth Service Corp (NYSC) members in Iyana Ipaja area of Lagos, Nigeria on Saturday, 16th of March, 2013. Microsoft YouthSpark is a global initiative that aims to create opportunities for 300 million youth in more than 100 countries over the next … Continue reading Microsoft YouthSpark: Making Nigerian Graduates Employable
By pagboga
Download the New Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 7
April 19, 2022
Microsoft has released Internet Explorer 10 for Computers running on Windows 7. It brings the Windows 8 experience to those using Windows 7 and, aims to return users who prefer other browsers, to Internet Explorer. You can download IE 10 here. Microsoft intends the browser to bring sites into focus and not browsers. There is … Continue reading Download the New Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 7
In a Rare Walk Back, DELL Goes Private, from Being a Publicly Traded Company
April 19, 2022
DELL, the third largest computer manufacturer – worldwide, is going private, in a leveraged buyout of $24.4 billion. Shares would be bought back from the shareholders, and the founder, Michael Dell, is leading a group that is championing the buyout. Microsoft contributed $2 billion to the amount, and the executive management of the organization, believes … Continue reading In a Rare Walk Back, DELL Goes Private, from Being a Publicly Traded Company
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Huawei and Microsoft to Launch Cheap Windows 8 Smartphone in Nigeria for $150
April 19, 2022
Chinese Telecoms giant, Huawei, with operations in Nigeria and around the world, has partnered with Microsoft, to make available a 4Afrika phone, at $150 (N23,000). This will launch first, in major cities of seven African countries, including Lagos, before Huawei introduces it, to cities in other countries. The phone is targeted for students, developers and … Continue reading Huawei and Microsoft to Launch Cheap Windows 8 Smartphone in Nigeria for $150
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