Microsoft has partnered with the Government of Nigeria to accelerate the nation’s efforts in becoming a more digital economy!
The partnership is anchored on three pillars:
✅Increased connectivity
✅Upskilling and job creation
✅Digital transformation
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#MSBuild
#AzureOpenAI
Learn how to use
#Microsoft
#Security
solutions to detect threats, keep hybrid clouds secure, safeguard information and manage your digital security needs at a free Security Virtual Training Day.
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#CloudSecurity
What is endpoint management, and why is it important?
Find these answers and learn how incorporating it into your business strategy can provide long-term benefits:
Microsoft and LinkedIn are providing FREE access to 350 new courses, for the most in-demand jobs in the digital economy. 💻
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"There are great opportunities for mixed reality in Africa beyond gaming"
@AdoraNwodo
, Software Engineer at Microsoft ADC, presenting on Mixed Reality at the Open Source Community Africa Festival.
#oscafest
@oscafrica
Learn from industry leaders how to use low-code platforms to improve organizational efficiency, efficacy, and agility while enabling cost savings.
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Develop your AI strategy, boost innovation, and reach new markets with Microsoft tools and services.
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#MicrosoftISV
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Read the e-book, Build an AI-Ready Infrastructure in the Cloud, to learn how well-known companies use cloud infrastructure to support their AI strategies:
Did you know that 77% of early Copilot for Microsoft 365 users already say they don’t ever want to give it up? Your organization could be one of them too.
On February 8th, take your first steps in creating an AI-powered workplace.
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Increase productivity and optimize costs by preparing for emerging AI technologies.
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Transform your cybersecurity with AI.
Cybercrime equals the 3rd largest economy globally. Help empower your organization with Copilot for Security against threats.
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Congratulations to the ten female Software Engineers selected to participate in the first cohort of the Microsoft LEAP Program in Nigeria! 👏 🎉 Skills development remains at the heart of Microsoft’s mission to empower everyone to achieve more.
Excited to announce today
@ekitistategov
partnership with
@MicrosoftNG
on the Global Skilling Initiative. Committing to provide 2,000 resident jobseekers with industry-recognized IT certifications. Learn more:
#DigitalSkills
We are excited to host 30 Female Developers for the first ever Microsoft LEAP Hackathon program in Nigeria! The
#MSLEAPHackathon
is a benefit of the recently announced Africa Development Centers (ADC) in Lagos and Nairobi.
Learn more:
Imagine if you have the words to say something but not the letters to write it.
That's why two Fulani brothers created an alphabet called 'ADLam' to save Fulani people's culture in West Africa.
Learn more :
Microsoft has partnered with
@FMoCDENigeria
, for a Digital Skills program aimed at empowering innovators and entrepreneurs with the skills required to thrive in our emerging digital economy 💻
Here's how to participate:
@Tech4DevHQ
#DigitalSkillsNigeria
No matter your background or skill level, Microsoft Learn can guide you on your technical career journey.
📖🌟 Explore the possibilities:
#MicrosoftSkills
Drum roll please! And the winner of Imagine Cup Nigeria National Finals 2018 is Team TREP. Congratulations team, we wish you all the best as you proceed to compete at the Middle East & Africa region level.
#ImagineCupNigeria
#ImagineCup18
🎉🎉🎉🎉
On December 14, 2017 we signed an MOU with
@nitdanigeria
to strengthen ICT Innovation and adoption in the country. We shall collaborate in ICT development and innovation in Nigeria in the areas of cloud policies, data protection and privacy laws
Find out how your retail organization can use Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability to:
⛅ Assess climate risk
🏭 Reduce emissions
✔️ Generate business value
Get the details:
#MSIndustrySolutions
#MicrosoftSustainability
🚀Increase your potential for startup success with AI tools and learn about the business and technical benefits of joining Founders Hub.
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Do not be left behind with your entrepreneurship goals for 2018. Take your destiny into your own hands. Apply for
#TEF2018
for a chance to receive funding, training and mentoring from
#TEF
.
Apply here:
@TonyElumeluFDN
Successful ITDR requires an integrated partnership between the teams and tools dedicated to Identity and access management (IAM) and extended detection and response (XDR)🛡️.
✅ Get started on your ITDR journey with Microsoft today:
#ITDR
Certification is a great way to validate your skill, build confidence, get a promotion or a raise, and become more competitive. 💪
Be sure to join this session later today, and learn how to take advantage of the FREE Microsoft Certification Vouchers 👇
Immensely grateful to our partners in the
#DigitalSkillsNigeria
🇳🇬 program 🙏
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to take up beginner-friendly courses on Data Science and Artificial Intelligence facilitated by
@dsn_ai_network
.
@FMoCDENigeria
Microsoft, through the Africa Transformation Office, is sponsoring 10 startups from the continent, to attend GITEX, a global startups event happening in Dubai this October.
Hear from
@jjkamara
, CEO & Founder of
@AfyaRekod
on what he's really looking forward to!
#MSFTForStartups
Have a look at how MTN transformed its telecommunications approach with a single move to Microsoft Azure Cloud.
From quicker access to cost savings & sustainability compliance, MTN opened a new world of possibilities.
#SuccessStories
#DoMoreWithLess
One woman’s actions to protect a forest inspired a community, then a nation, and then the world. She knew that you can’t protect people unless you protect the planet. If we destroy nature, we destroy ourselves.
Here's more from
@BradSmi
's trip to Karura Forest in Nairobi:
When we come together to transform ideas into reality, magic happens -- and it starts with you. Shuri, played by Letitia Wright, in Marvel Studios’ Black Panther:
#WakandaForever
📷 encourages all of us to keep learning, practicing, and creating.
NATIONAL Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA and Microsoft Nigeria are collaborating to strengthen ICT Innovation and adoption in the country Read more :
Training youth in high-demand tech roles puts them on the path to prosperity. Learn how you can participate in the digital skills empowerment program, in partnership with
@NigeriaGov
. 👇 👇
#DigitalskillsNigeria
@Tech4DevHQ
🔊 Ready to dive into AI and data science? Look no further!
@dsn_ai_network
has a beginner-friendly learning experience, that will take you from novice to expert! 🚀
Get started :
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#DigitalSkillsNigeria
Let’s take Chatbots to the next level! Join
@_clarkio
on the 13th February at 1700 GMT to learn how to train AI to understand commands and use the result to influence the real world through smart lights:
We are proud to announce the launch of Microsoft Development Center in Africa!
The Africa Development Center is aimed to be a premier center of engineering for Microsoft, where talented local engineers will create innovative solutions for global impact!
#MicrosoftADC
We are searching for extraordinary talents in AFRICA. 🌍🎮
We are excited to enable African game developers and creators to build faster through access to tools and resources.
Join us at
#XGSGameCampAfrica
to learn more.
Register now at:
Being well-equipped with digital skills is crucial to thriving in today's business and work environment.
Explore all the courses available on the
#DigialSkillsNigeria
program, in order to stay ahead! 👇👇
@FMoCDENigeria
@Tech4DevHQ
What kind of skills will Africa require in the new technology led economy?
@MakamaRH
Director, Government Affairs - Emerging Markets - Microsoft MEA shares her thoughts;
#AI
In order to promote women representation & drive an inclusive growth in the AI Space, we increased the participation of women from 6.2% at last DSN bootcamp to 20% at this year's bootcamp.
#AIBootcamp
Foyin Olajide-Bello was able to identify a problem in her business, take action, and then go on to inspire and teach others to do the same – without any development background.
#MSInspire
Female Entrepreneurs in Africa, the time is here. Your continent is relying on you for transformation! Are you going to take the call?
Start your application for
#TEF2018
here:
@TonyElumeluFDN
Fresh Grads, it’s time to develop world-class business and technical skills in sales, marketing or technology with our
#Interns4Afrika
program! Follow your passion with Microsoft.
The problem in AI is not a shortage of talent, but a shortage of representation. Learn more about creating inclusive workplaces from women in AI at the just concluded Deep Learning Indaba.
@DeepIndaba
"Newbie or experienced?
Passionate about starting a new career in Front-end development or DevOps?
Apply to join the Andela Learning Community powered by Microsoft to kick-start your journey!
An intense day 3 of
#MSLEAPHackathon
in Nigeria! Today our team took the 30 female developers through Azure, Azure DevOps, Azure AI and Machine Learning.
"This is part of our commitment to create opportunities for every person, which is what makes Microsoft what it is.
#MicrosoftADC
is a longterm commitment and it is something to be proud of.
@abanuso