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SOUTH AFRICA UNVEILS DURBAN AS HOST CITY FOR OLYMPIC GAMES BID. (PHOTO).

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 South Africa unveils Durban as host city for Olympic Games bid The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) has unveiled the coastal city of Durban as its preferred host to bring the Olympics to Africa. South Africa will bid for either the 2036 or 2040 Games, SASCOC acting president Lwandile Simelane told reporters on Thursday. The South African government has backed the bid after the cabinet approved it. SASCOC will deliver presentations to the International Olympic Committee's Future Host Commission in November, with feasibility reviews concluding in March 2027 and a final host selection in 2029.

FINANCIAL LITERACY: UNITY BANK KICK-STARTS ONE MINUTE GENIUS 2.0.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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  In its drive to boost financial literacy among students in primary and secondary schools across the nation, Nigerian lender, Unity Bank Plc has flagged off Season 2 of its pioneer educational gameplay, the One Minute Genius, OMG.  The OMG 2.0 game play, which kicked off in May 3, 2021, on the Unity Bank’s Website (www.omg.unitybankng.com) is an expanded version of the maiden edition to be played virtually.  Over 200 winners will emerge at the end of the 25-day contest. To win prizes in any of categories, participating students can play the virtual game from Monday to Friday between 8 AM – 6 PM.  The One Minute Genius (OMG) is an initiative that underscores Unity Bank’s commitment to the development of the next generation, as it seeks to connect with their aspirations and reinforce the importance of education as a vehicle to empower the Nigerian child. Children and students between the ages of 6 –17 years can participate in the game.   According to the Div...