EStars
22 Nov
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) said it is working with EStars to bring esports education to Nigerian schools. They want to introduce Nigerians aged seven to 14 across primary and secondary schools to essential skills for thriving in a digital world early in life.
13 Sep
EStars, a trailblazer in the esports sector, has joined forces with Ecobank Nigeria, a subsidiary of the Ecobank Group, the leading pan-African banking group, to advance esports education and equip students across Nigeria with vital life skills. This partnership marks a significant step in Ecobank's ongoing dedication to empowering African youth through education and technology.…
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Daniel Maldini, the son of Italian football icon Paolo Maldini, has signed for Atalanta from Monza, his new club announced on Saturday. "Atalanta are happy to announce the permanent signing of Daniel Maldini from Monza," the Bergamo-based team said in a statement. Italian media report that Atalanta paid around 11 million euros for attacker Maldini,…
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The Nigerian in Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), on Saturday, recommended the inspection of all Allied Air aircraft by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for potential mechanical and structural vulnerabilities. This is contained in a preliminary report issued on Saturday in Lagos by the bureau to ascertain the cause of the Dec. 11, 2024 runway…
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An explosion at a Ukrainian army recruitment centre in the western city of Rivne on Saturday killed one person and wounded six, police said. Authorities did not say what caused the explosion or reveal details on the casualties. The centre handles and maintains military records and is responsible for drafting men into the army as…
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Thousands of supporters of jailed far-right agitator Tommy Robinson marched in London on Saturday demanding his release, with police deployed to keep them apart from a large counter-protest. Robinson, 42, is serving an 18-month jail term in London's Belmarsh prison, imposed in October after he admitted breaching a 2021 High Court injunction. Protestors organised under…
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The Police Command in Kaduna State says it has begun the enforcement of Third Party Insurance Policy from Saturday. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, announced this in a statement issued on Saturday in Kaduna. Hassan said that the enforcement was in line with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, Dr Kayode Egbetokun.…