Microsoft Clarifies Global Outage: Blames Network Upgrade

Microsoft, in a statement on Sunday, has clarified the global outage that affected its services such as Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Copilot. According to Premium Times Nigeria, the difficulties users faced accessing these core services raised global concerns on Friday. In a statement, Microsoft admitted that the outage was due to a network upgrade, although the exact nature of the upgrade remains unclear. This latest incident comes after a similar outage in December 2025, which also caused widespread disruption to users. It is noteworthy that such outages have significant implications for businesses and individuals alike, highlighting the need for improved infrastructure and contingency plans.