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Microsoft to shut Africa Center in Nigeria

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Microsoft to shut Africa Center in Nigeria

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Microsoft is closing down its Africa Development Centre in Nigeria, which will lead to job losses. The center in Lagos in  Nigeria was opened in 2022 as part of Microsoft’s push to deliver high-end engineering and innovation solutions for the company.

Microsoft is closing down its Africa Development Centre in Nigeria, which will lead to job losses. The center in Lagos in  Nigeria was opened in 2022 as part of Microsoft’s push to deliver high-end engineering and innovation solutions for the company.

The company said it would, however, continue to operate in Nigeria, continuing to prioritise and invest in strategic growth areas.

The company said it would, however, continue to operate in Nigeria, continuing to prioritize and invest in strategic growth areas. The company further said that as a result of the shut down some employees will be affected, but did not reveal how many of them would be given the pink slip.

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The company did not give the exact reason for the layoff but has vaguely said that workforce adjustments are necessary as a part of managing business.