Microsoft unveils touch-friendly Office apps for Windows phones

Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) has unveiled a long-awaited suite of touch-friendly Office apps that allow Windows phone users to work on Word, PowerPoint and Excel documents on their phones with touch commands and to transfer them easily between devices.

Test versions of what Microsoft is calling its Office Universal apps are available to download immediately and full versions will be available by the end of the month, Microsoft said.

Many Office users have waited months for Microsoft to introduce the apps, which adapt their look and commands to the device being used, whether Windows Phone or tablet.

FCMB unveils new corporate identity

Determined to reach out to a broader audience, First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Limited has launched a refreshed corporate identity for the bank.

With the new identity, the colours of black and gold, which spoke to an exclusive audience, have been replaced by a vibrant combination of purple and yellow, speaking to a broader audience as the new logo is modified to be slightly less formal and more contemporary, yet retaining a distinctly FCMB feel.

Speaking on the new identity, Ladi Balogun, Group Managing Director/Chief Executive, FCMB said it has heralded a new chapter in the evolution of FCMB as the bank has set itself a long term vision to be the premier financial services group of African origin.

At last, Buhari unveils Redeemed Pastor, Osinbajo as running mate

Buhari unveiling Osinbajo yesterday

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, has, at last, unveiled his running mate in the 2015 presidential election scheduled for February 14, 2015.

The running mate is the former Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, a senior pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

Buhari unveiled Osinbajo at a news conference in Abuja on Wednesday.

Airtel unveils Catapult-a-Startup to boost entrepreneurship

 

Segun Ogunsanya

Airtel Nigeria, has launched an entrepreneurial initiative tagged ‘Catapult-a-Startup,’ a platform which aims to inspire innovation and assist  start up mobile app developers towards actualising their business goals and dreams.

With this, Airtel is offering a platform for budding mobile app developers to receive advanced mentoring from industry veterans, funding, marketing, and also improve their skills to become successful using their creativity.

To participate in the programme, interested start-ups are to submit their ideas and presentations to the ‘Catapult-a-Startup’ website www.cas.ng, for evaluation.

Dettol unveils new claim of protecting from up to 100 illness causing germs

Leading health and hygiene brand, Dettol from the stables of Reckitt Benckiser has unveiled its new claim of protecting from up to 100 illness causing germs.

This, it said, is in line with its vision of creating a world where people are healthier and live better by proffering innovative solutions.

The Marketing Director, West Africa, Reckitt Benckiser, Oguzhan Silivrili, said the claim was based on recent studies which showed that there were about 10 million germs on each person’s hands and that these 10 million germs fall into about 100 types of common germs which cause illnesses.

He stated that it was important for people to be well informed why they should imbibe the habit of regular handwashing with soap and clean water as a cost effective solution that can protect them from the 100 types of germs.