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Clicks Keyboard case, Nomad Slim 65W charger and ShiftCam SnapStand Max While the iPhone remains my choice for a travel phone, its functionality can be expanded with a few accessories—either by utilizing its MagSafe capabilities or by adding physical buttons. There are three iPhone accessories that have stood out in 2024 for me, first with the iPhone 15 Pro and now the iPhone 16 Pro. And here’s what you need to know about them. Clicks Keyboard Case Clicks Keyboard case for the iPhone 16 Pro I used the first-generation Clicks Keyboard case for the iPhone 15 Pro but couldn’t get used to it. It lacked several essential features, which have been addressed by the second-generation product. It stilll took me a while to have my thumbs and muscle memory get used to it, but having a full screen at your disposal is worth it. From a better exterior feel for easy fitting inside a pocket to having the Type-C port available for data transfer, Clicks addressed most of my complaints with the new product. The Clicks Keyboard for the iPhone 16 Pro is easier to type on, thanks to a new button design. The keys are now tilted to offer a more precise typing experience, which took me some time to adjust to, as I was also busy exploring the Clicks Mode to maximize its potential. Clicks Mode can feel tedious when customizing settings in Shortcuts, but it’s worth the effort. For instance, I’ve set up shortcuts for specific contacts and apps, allowing me to access them without touching the screen. While it resets the built-in shortcuts, I insist on using this mode to make the most of your purchase. Dark Web Facial ID Farm Warning—Hackers Build Identity Fraud Database In Whiplash Maneuver, Court Rules Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Requirements Are On Hold Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Friday, December 27 Cost: $139 for the iPhone 16 Pro Nomad Slim 65W Charger Nomad Slim 65W dual port charger This Nomad power adapter is a must-have if you travel often and want to keep your luggage light. I love the slim form factor. It uses GaN technology to keep the size in check, whilethe plug folds into the body, making it easy to toss into the slimmest of pockets—all without compromising on the feature set. You get 65W fast charging and dual USB-C PD ports. When using both ports, the blue-colored one delivers 45W, while the other outputs 20W. It’s perfect for an iPhone and MacBook Air combo. It’s been part of my last nine trips, and I haven’t packed any other power adapter—just two of these. At the time of writing, the white variant of the Nomad Slim 65W Power Adapter is available at 20% off. Cost: $50 ShiftCam SnapStand Max ShiftCam SnapStand Max If you’re a creator, this might interest you. The ShiftCam SnapStand Max is a MagSafe-compatible stand that extends up to 180cm in height while folding down to a compact 28cm form factor. It combines the ease of a selfie stick with the stability of a tripod without being bulky and can tilt up to 200 degrees for a variety of angles. The SnapStand Max also comes with a built-in Bluetooth remote for hands-free recording. You can fix the stand’s position, get into your desired frame, and start recording without needing to return to the tripod. This stand pairs can be paired with other Snap accessories from the company, like SnapLight for an even better vlogging experience. If you want a smaller option, there’s also the SnapStand Mini, but the Max delivers unparalleled convenience on the go. Cost: $79 These iPhone accessories made my 2024 travels easier than ever. While I’ve only used the ShiftCam SnapStand Max for two months, the Clicks Keyboard has been a reliable companion, and the Nomad power adapter has stayed in my bag the longest. I’m still searching for a MagSafe power bank that charges my iPhone efficiently without wasting energy as heat—maybe my chase will end at CES 2025!
The re-establishment of the Nigeria Sports Commission (NSC) has been welcomed by various stakeholders in the nations sport, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is upbeat about the new prospects for the growth of the sector, even as he has expressed implicit confidence in the competence and capacity of the NSC leadership, Shehu Dikko, the Chairman, and the DG, Bukola Olapade, to deliver. In the past few weeks, the duo have been rejigging the direction and framework of our sports to Reset, Refocus and Relaunch the sector as a veritable asset for national development, and with more professional administration and management. As has been revealed by Shehu Dikko, “The strategic approach of the Renewed Hope Agenda and Shared Prosperity aims to establish sports as a vital pillar of Nigeria’s economy and a unifying factor for national development.” The repositioning covers the entire sports eco-system with the target of improving on sports infrastructure across the country, eliciting mass participation, greater and more gainful youth engagement, generation of about three million direct, indirect and induced jobs, attainment of about 5% share in global sports export, attraction of foreign direct investments and foreign exchange earnings, and provision of an enabling environment for private sector participation and investments to compliment Government efforts. The target is to steer the sports sector to contribute about 3% to the National Gross Domestic Product and for our national teams to achieve more respectable podium finish in international competitions. The strategies include institutional repositioning through the restructuring of the sports sector framework, already began with the establishment of the NSC and the ongoing upscaling of the establishing Act to meet global best practices as an enabler for sustainable growth, the restructuring of the sports federations for greater efficiency and effectiveness, and the deepening of Grassroots and Schools Sport to strengthen the foundation of the sector through wider access to sports for the discovery, nurturing and grooming of elite athletes. The goal is ambitious, bold and daring. It is taking the road less travelled, but the strategies already outlined by the NSC gives assurance of its attainment as it is deliberate and focused. The most critical success factor, perhaps, is the will of the Government under the overall vision of the Renewed Hope Agenda to take sports more seriously than before, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with his natural boldness and vision for the future, has served notice of his willingness, not only by the reclassification of sports as a national asset and critical driver of economic development, national cohesion and image building, but especially also with the deliberate capital allocation of over N78 billion to sports in the 2025 Budget proposal, the highest in about 60 years. The proposed budget is directed at accelerating sports development and growth through the establishment, construction, reconstruction and revival of various capital and critical sports assets, as well as programmes to set the foundation of a robust and virile sports economy in Nigeria. These include the full rehabilitation of the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja, to set the framework for its eventual concession and transformation to a sports city, together with the completion of its 200 room Athletes’ Hostel, abandoned for over 15 years, but which now will be commercialised after it’s completion to rake in revenue. The reset programme also includes the rehabilitation of various other federal government’s stadiums across the country, the construction of mini sports centres across various communities; the construction and equipping of the High Performance Centre in Abuja; the rehabilitation and upgrade of the Sports Hospital/Clinic which also would be commercialised and open to the public; and the development and equipping of a world class Anti-Doping Laboratory intended to rake in foreign exchange to reverse capital flight, as the nation and most of African countries currently take samples overseas for analysis. Interesting also is, in addition to normal budget line for sporting activities, there is now a specific and separate budget line to take care of preparations for events like the Olympics, Commonwealth, African Games, World and Continental Championships, the Paralympic and other Para-Sports competitions, the World Cup and AFCON qualifiers and support for NUGA Games, School Sports and others. Added to this is a deliberate reserve budget line for international competitions in the service wide vote for the participation of national teams in international competitions. This means that when Team Nigeria qualifies for any international event, funding would be drawn from the vote, as against the old fire brigade approach of having to start seeking for funds after each qualification. The agenda also includes the provision of funding support for the stabilisation of sports federations, and part of the strategy is the acquisition of sports contents from the federations for production, aggregation and monetization. This will also entail the setting up, equipping and training of personnel for the operation of a sports media production unit. The scope of work is wide, deep and challenging, but it is the ultimate game changer we have craved, and it is reassuring that the NSC also understands the need and has plans to recruit and train more hands to cascade its operations across the geographical zones, states and local governments. With President Tinubu having set the agenda and demonstrated willingness, and the vision and direction now clearly articulated by the leadership of the NSC, the next critical success factor is the support of the citizenry, especially the sports and corporate communities, by joining hands in making our bed how we would want to lie in it.
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