Tag: Microsoft

“Probe Google, Meta, others over alleged algorithmic abuses” – SERAP asks FCCPC

Aminu Imam
SERAP asks FCCPC

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to urgently investigate major tech companies – including Google, Meta, Apple, Microsoft (Bing), X, TikTok, Amazon and YouTube – over allegations of algorithmic discrimination, market dominance and data exploitation in Nigeria. In a complaint dated February 28, 2026, and signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP said the companies’ opaque algorithms and data practices allegedly undermine Nigerian media, businesses and citizens’ rights, including privacy, freedom of expression and access to information.…

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Microsoft sacks its Lagos office staff, as it plans exit from Nigeria

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Microsoft

Microsoft has sacked its workers at the Africa Development Centre (ADC) in Lagos, Nigeria as it plans to exit the country. The ADC is Microsoft’s initiative in Africa for an Engineering Centre to provide local solutions with global scalability as well as provide employment opportunities and further enhance technological innovations on the continent. A company source, who confirmed the development yesterday, said the workforce was laid-off but the reasons are still unknown. The company has also reportedly shut down the Centre. According to reports, industry insiders who spoke to newsmen,…

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Just In: Microsoft partners FG on digital transformation of economy

Aminu Imam

Microsoft and Nigerian Government have announced a partnership aimed at accelerating the nation’s move to becoming a digital economy. This is sequel to talks between both parties. Microsoft has identified three key pillars that will help to build strong foundations for a digital economy in Nigeria. The three key pillars includes; connectivity, skilling and digital transformation. Microsoft, after discussions with the Federal Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy and local partners, has picked six regions in the country for the development of high-speed internet infrastructure. Microsoft’s Airband team will work…

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