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Get your skill up to date, not just your resume for Microsoft Lagos

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Ndubuisi Ekekwe
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Microsoft is launching something BIG in Lagos. This is GREAT for the ecosystem. Why? Many will join and after years will resign, and go and build amazing things.  This investment is catalytic for the economy. And this is how to seed the future. Young people, the future has promises at scale.

American Multinational technology corporation Microsoft, which specializes in the production of computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, etc has opened its first African Development Center in Lagos, Nigeria. The center, which is estimated to be a $100 million investment, located at 24 Glover Road, Ikoyi Lagos Nigeria will serve as a premier center of engineering for Microsoft, where world-class African talent can create solutions for local and global impact. It is also a center where software engineering solutions are expected to be provided to Africa.

According to sources, the hub was not only launched in Nigeria but also in Nairobi Kenya. This investment by Microsoft is indeed a great sign of the continent’s growing importance as a global hub for talent. In a speech given by the Microsoft corporate Vice President Mr. Michael Fortin, during the launch, he disclosed that the main purpose of establishing the firm is to recruit exceptional engineering talent as well as provide them the opportunity to work on the latest technologies suitable for the country and the rest of the world.

Yes, it goes beyond Microsoft. I have seen how local tech firms are investing in talent discovery.

Get your skill up to date, not just your resume; Microsoft does not care if you attended a university or not: it is what you can do that will take you far.

Nigeria’s Olafenwa Brothers – Amazing AI Geeks With Vision

Microsoft Launches $100M Centre In Lagos Nigeria

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Ojukwu Emmanuel
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American Multinational technology corporation Microsoft, which specializes in the production of computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, etc has opened its first African Development Center in Lagos, Nigeria. The center, which is estimated to be a $100 million investment, located at 24 Glover Road, Ikoyi Lagos Nigeria will serve as a premier center of engineering for Microsoft, where world-class African talent can create solutions for local and global impact. It is also a center where software engineering solutions are expected to be provided to Africa.

According to sources, the hub was not only launched in Nigeria but also in Nairobi Kenya. This investment by Microsoft is indeed a great sign of the continent’s growing importance as a global hub for talent. In a speech given by the Microsoft corporate Vice President Mr. Michael Fortin, during the launch, he disclosed that the main purpose of establishing the firm is to recruit exceptional engineering talent as well as provide them the opportunity to work on the latest technologies suitable for the country and the rest of the world.

He further disclosed that doing so will enable engineers to enjoy meaningful work from their home countries, while plugged into a global engineering and development organization. This is indeed great news for not just Nigeria but Africa, and it is also worthy to note that this is Microsoft’s first development center in Africa. 

According to information obtained, it was disclosed that the President Muhammadu Buhari government entered into a partnership deal with Bill Gates to provide over 27,000 jobs for Nigeria tech gurus. This is indeed a laudable achievement coming from the Buhari Administration. Considering the high rate of unemployment in Nigeria, this center will reduce the numbers of unemployed youths in the country, which will keep them engaged thereby shunning violence and other vices in society.

Despite the ugly way Africa has been depicted, the region remains a gateway to investments for top organizations. With the booming tech ecosystem in Nigeria, this landmark project will accelerate the digital transformation not just in Nigeria but in Africa, as well as aid in the delivery of cutting edge digital solutions. The launch of the center has shown that the multinational technology corporation has keenly observed the country to be a leading tech giant on the African continent, and deemed the country a worthy partner.

This partnership with Nigeria will see a rising number of investors in the country which will boost the country’s economy. It is worthy to note that Nigeria has a very young population known for innovation and creativity which explains why Nigeria leads in several innovations on the continent. As of January 2022, it was recorded that a total of 7 unicorns were doing exceptionally well on the African continent, and 5 of them had their roots in Nigeria.

Nigerian start-ups have been dominating on the continent, so this partnership with Microsoft doesn’t come as a surprise at all. I strongly believe that other tech companies are observing the groundbreaking achievements emanating from Nigeria and will not hesitate to tap into its booming tech sector. This partnership by Microsoft will see more international corporations taking a cue from them and also investing in the country.

During the launch, it was disclosed that University graduates in Nigeria, will have access to the center in order to build a relevant and meaningful career in data science, mixed reality, AI, and many more. It might interest you to know that the center has also adopted programs that will utilize emerging technologies to solve national problems in Agriculture, Energy, Education, etc. They already have a mapped-out plan that will help to solve some technological problems in the country. 

I am indeed anxious to see what will happen out of this, as I also have the inkling that more groundbreaking achievements will be recorded as the country is already a hotbed for technology.

Losing Touch With Humanity In The Workplace – The Way Forward

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Ojukwu Emmanuel
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There is no disputing the fact that technology has improved our way of living and has helped to cut down the frictions in our day-to-day travails. Of course, different technological advancements such as zoom meetings, email texting, etc are requirements in the workplace to ensure the ease of connection between employers and employees, and also the ease of interaction among co-workers. All these have been effective in the workplace, giving employees and employers more time to focus on high-value projects.

Technology indeed has its positive impact in the workplace, albeit over-reliance on it in the workplace has its shortcomings. According to studies, it states that the more employees rely too much on technology, the more they lose touch with human connection, and the more they run the risk of losing an important tool which is their humanity. While the use of automation tools such as AI, Robotics, Analytics, Collaborative tools, etc seem to be on the increase in the workplace, a large number of employers are worried that the workplace is becoming less human.

“While automation is the next workplace frontier, the biggest fear is that work is losing its human touch, likely due to unmet needs for personalization and recognition”, says Todd Katz, Executive vice president, group benefits at MetLife. It is not ideal for employers to allow their employees to be over-reliant on technological tools, as it hurts workplace interaction. Sending mail or passing across information through phone calls or messages might seem quicker than face-to-face, but it has been proven to be less effective when it comes to creating meaningful connections and rapport in the workplace.

According to a review by Harvard Business, it stated that face-to-face human interaction is 34 times more effective than no verbal cues because 60% of people tend to misread or misinterpret a message when communicating through any technological tool. A further review has shown that technological communication often results in a lack of personalization and trust. If there seems to be no alternative as regards the use of these technologies, this is where employers can implement routines and strategies to create workplace interaction.

There are various ways by which employers can create interaction in the workplace to avoid employees from losing touch with humanity, ways such as;

Team Volunteering: 

Employers should seek or initiate projects that employees must partake in, to ensure that they communicate with one another. Employers who create volunteering programs are reported to have higher levels of both autonomy and support from their co-workers. Volunteering brings people together, and they also get to carry out the work in an emphatic situation.

Hold Regular Meetings: 

Weekly or monthly meetings where employees get to meet one another are great opportunities for them to get to know each other on a personal level. The advantage of regular interaction not only relaxes routines but also promotes creativity and co-operation.

Promote Cooperation:

Promoting cooperation is one ideal way employers can make their employees not lose touch with humanity in the workplace. Working together at work, especially on projects can help in the development of better ideas and the improvement of employee engagement. Not only does collaboration create a happier workplace, it also creates an educated workplace because employees get to learn from one another.

Final Thoughts

Employers must understand that there is a need to balance the use of technology in the workplace where employees can also get the opportunity to interact on a face-to-face level. Over reliance on technological tools, will make them lose touch with humanity especially in the workplace.

Welcome MOUA Umudike Anglican Students to Tekedia CollegeBoost

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Ndubuisi Ekekwe
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Good People, join me to thank Prof Dennis Ikpe of Michigan State University, United States of America, for providing FULL scholarships to 20 students of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture’s Anglican Students Fellowship, to attend Tekedia CollegeBoost.

Since ASUU extended its strike in Nigeria, hundreds of students have joined Tekedia CollegeBoost, a mini-MBA for students, and most have been enrolled via scholarships funded by our fellow citizens.

We thank leaders like Prof Ikpe and others for giving our young people the opportunity to be academically engaged during the ASUU strike.

Tekedia Institute has structures in most universities and polytechnics in Nigeria. Our program manager, Eyitayo Adeleke, mMBA, knows the SUG leaders. Once a scholarship is available for a school, he works with the SUG leadership for the selection. This makes it very fast with no need of going through formal school bureaucracies. So, if you want to sponsor, reach out to him.

Tekedia CollegeBoost >> master the mechanics of business administration while in school

Revitalized and Rejuvenated Barcelona Thrashes Real Madrid 4-0 in Èl Classico

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Samuel Nwite
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Barcelona changed the El Clasico storyline on Sunday after thrashing Real Madrid 0-4, cementing the resurgence that newly appointed coach, Xavi Hernandez, is spearheading.

Real Madrid have been the dominant team, having their best Clasico run in years. The Galaticos have won the last five meetings in all competitions and stayed 15 points clear of Barcelona in La Liga before the game.

Xavi has managed to assemble a team made up of mostly young people in a very short time, who keep springing surprises in every match. Tearing the Madrid team apart on Sunday was an addition to the winning streak that has run since Xavi took over.

It was Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who opened the scoring in the 29th minute and netted one more at the 51st to claim a brace. The former Arsenal man has been on rampage since he controversially left the London side in January, scoring nine goals in 11 appearances. Both Ferran Torres and Ronald Araujo, who headed home a corner from the box, scored to seal the match for Barcelona.

Barcelona is pushing to make a full recovery from the crises that forced its former president Josep Bartomeu to resign and its best player Lionel Messi to be sold last summer to French side Paris Saint Germaine (PSG).

Xavi, Barcelona’s legend, who spent his entire playing career at the club, was hired in November after Andy Koeman failed to revive the team. Xavi’s deep knowledge of Barcelona’s philosophy has been seen in the team’s recent outings. Barca beat Italian side Napoli, 2-4 last month in Europa League playoff to clinch a place in the competition after their woeful ouster from the Champions League. The Barca’s win over Napoli followed a 1-4 bashing of Valencia in La Liga.

The rejuvenated and revitalized team has maintained the intensity since, scoring up to four goals in most matches, a clear contrast to the results under Koeman, when the team struggled to score more than one goal. Xavi had admitted that the job is “the biggest challenge of my career”, and complained that he was finding it hard to understand his players. However, the 41-year old expressed optimism.

“We will try to make the players happy. We will have to work hard and with clear objectives of trying to win, it is clear. I am very positive and will have to work a lot to make things click,” Xavi had said.

However, while the club and fans rejoice as the team retrace its steps to the glorious days, it may not be the same for Messi, who is clearly not enjoying his stay in Lique1. What the Argentine astro has ever wanted was a rejuvenated and revitalized team that can take on any team without being humiliated. Alas when his dream team became a reality, he couldn’t be part of it.

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