Pattern establishes Singapore office to strengthen its presence in Asia

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One of the top Amazon sellers in the world reinforces its growth plan for Asia with the opening of a strategic hub in Singapore

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 9 February 2022 – Pattern, the premier trade partner for global marketplace acceleration, has opened a new office in Singapore to serve as its strategic hub for operations across the greater Asia region.

The new office demonstrates Pattern’s commitment and investment to help its brand partners accelerate their business in the region.

“Pattern has built teams of professionals in various key cities in Asia Pacific, including Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Sydney, Melbourne, and Pune,” said Pattern Chief International Officer Chris Vincent, who has relocated to Singapore to lead Pattern’s strategic growth in the region. “We also manage distribution centres in Hong Kong, Guangzhou and Melbourne. The launch of our Singapore office recognises our strategic focus on the region and bolsters our APAC team’s efforts and operations. We will continue accelerating our brand partners’ businesses in China, Japan, Southeast Asia, and Australia. We are proactively hiring in the Lion City to strengthen our influence in the region.”

Founded in the U.S. in 2013, Pattern has created a unique business model that solves the issues most brands face when dealing directly with marketplaces or international distributors. The company is a trade partner that provides an all-in-one ecommerce and marketplace solution—buying stock from its brand partners and then taking care of every aspect of their marketplace presence.

Pattern’s position as a leading player in the ecommerce field has been recognised by strategic investors, proven by a $52 million USD Series A in 2020 and a $225 million USD strategic investment in 2021. These successful capital raises have allowed Pattern to further accelerate the technology and intelligence services that power the company’s ecommerce acceleration platform, as well as expand its global offering.

The Asia market is one that no ecommerce player can overlook. Ecommerce revenue in the region is projected to reach $2 trillion USD in 2022. Pattern has established a strong track record leading Asian marketplace acceleration for brands—leveraging its technology and operational and logistics capabilities to help a range of brands trade on key marketplaces, such as Tmall, JD.com, and Amazon Japan.

“Our next strategic goal is further extending our operations to other significant marketplaces in the region, such as Lazada, Shopee, Coupang and the local markets of Amazon,” said Pattern Asia General Manager Arthur Cheung, who leads Pattern’s businesses in the region. “We trust that Singapore—backed by its world-class business environment, talent pool, and infrastructure—is an ideal place to connect all of our resources across the region.”

About Pattern

Pattern is the premier trade partner for marketplace acceleration. Founded in 2013, the company has grown to operate from 22 global locations to help more than 100 consumer brands achieve accelerated growth on D2C websites and key marketplaces around the world, including Amazon, Tmall, JD.com, Lazada, Shopee and Coupang. It has become one of the top Amazon sellers in the world and one of the top 5% of Tmall Trade Partners.

To learn more, visit https://pattern.com/hk-en/

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IMF Executive Board Concludes 2021 Article IV Consultation With Nigeria

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IMF Executive Board Concludes 2021 Article IV Consultation With Nigeria

The Nigerian economy is recovering from a historic downturn benefitting from government policy support, rising oil prices and international financial assistance. Nigeria exited the recession in 2020Q4 and output rose by 4.1 percent (y-o-y) in the third quarter, with broad-based growth except for the oil sector, which is facing security and technical challenges.

 

 

Growth is projected at 3 percent for 2021. Headline inflation rose sharply during the pandemic reaching a peak of 18.2 percent y-o-y in March 2021 but has since declined to 15.6 percent in December helped by the new harvest season and opening of land borders. Reported unemployment rates (end 2020) are yet to come down but more recent COVID-19 monthly surveys show employment back at its pre-pandemic level.

 

Despite the recovery in oil prices, the general government fiscal deficit is projected to widen in 2021 to 5.9 percent of GDP, reflecting implicit fuel subsidies and higher security spending. Moreover, the consolidated government revenue-to-GDP ratio at 7.5 percent remains among the lowest in the world. After registering a historic deficit in 2020, the current account improved in 2021 and gross FX reserves have improved, supported by the IMF’s SDR allocation and Eurobond placements in September 2021.

 

Notwithstanding the authorities’ proactive approach to contain COVID-19 infection rates and fatalities and the recent growth improvement, socio-economic conditions remain a challenge. Levels of food insecurity have risen and the poverty rate is estimated to have risen during the pandemic.

 

The outlook faces balanced risks. On the downside, low vaccination rates expose Nigeria to future pandemic waves and new variants, including the ongoing Omicron variant, while higher debt service to government revenues (through higher US interest rates and/or increased borrowing) pose risks for fiscal sustainability. A worsening of violence and insecurity could also derail the recovery.

 

 

On the upside, the non-oil sector could be stronger, benefitting from its recent growth momentum, supportive credit policies, and higher production from the new Dangote refinery. Nigeria’s ratification of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement could also yield a positive boost to the non-oil sector while oil production could rebound, supported by the more generous terms of the Petroleum Industry Act.

Executive Board Assessment

Executive Directors agreed with the thrust of the staff appraisal. They commended the authorities’ proactive management of the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impacts. They noted, however, that the outlook remains subject to significant risks, including from the pandemic trajectory, oil price uncertainty, and security challenges. Looking ahead, they emphasized the need for major reforms in the fiscal, exchange rate, trade, and governance areas to lift long-term, inclusive growth.

 

Directors highlighted the urgency of fiscal consolidation to create policy space and reduce debt sustainability risks. In this regard, they called for significant domestic revenue mobilization, including by further increasing the value-added tax rate, improving tax compliance, and rationalizing tax incentives. Directors also urged the removal of untargeted fuel subsidies, with compensatory measures for the poor and transparent use of saved resources. They stressed the importance of further strengthening social safety nets.

 

Directors welcomed the removal of the official exchange rate and recommended further measures towards a unified and market-clearing exchange rate to help strengthen Nigeria’s external position, taking advantage of the current favorable conditions. They noted that exchange rate reforms should be accompanied by macroeconomic policies to contain inflation, structural reforms to improve transparency and governance, and clear communications regarding exchange rate policy.

 

Directors considered it appropriate to maintain a supportive monetary policy in the near term, with continued vigilance against inflation and balance of payments risks.

 

 

They encouraged the authorities to stand ready to adjust the monetary stance if inflationary pressures increase. Directors recommended strengthening the monetary operational framework over the medium term—focusing on the primacy of price stability—and scaling back the central bank’s quasi-fiscal operations.

 

Directors welcomed the resilience of the banking sector and the planned expiration of pandemic-related support measures. They agreed that while the newly launched eNaira could help foster financial inclusion and improve the delivery of social assistance, close monitoring of associated risks will be important. They also encouraged further efforts to address deficiencies in the AML/CFT framework.

 

 

Directors emphasized the need for bold reforms in the trade regime and agricultural sector, as well as investments, to promote diversification and job-rich growth and harness the gains from the African Continental Free Trade Agreement. Improvement in transparency and governance are also crucial for strengthening business confidence and public trust. Directors called for stronger efforts to improve transparency of COVID-19 emergency spending.

 

 

Directors noted that Nigeria’s capacity to repay the Fund is adequate. They encouraged addressing data gaps to allow timely and clear assessments of reserve adequacy.

Top Crypto Exchange Bybit Partners With Cabital

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Top Crypto Exchange Bybit Partners With Cabital

Bybit, one of the world’s fastest growing cryptocurrency exchanges, announced its partnership with leading global digital assets institution Cabital today.

 

 

Through this partnership, Bybit users can buy crypto using EUR and GBP seamlessly and directly on the Bybit platform via bank transfers, and transfer crypto between their Bybit and Cabital wallets with no deposit fees required. As a fiat on-ramp is the first step in a crypto trader’s experience, this offers an entry point to users looking to expand their portfolios and venture into crypto trading.

 

 

Additionally, Cabital’s system scans numerous exchanges to provide users with the best rates for full price transparency. It is also fortified with technologies from the market leader in crypto security and infrastructure, Fireblocks, which safeguards users’ funds with best-in-class, institutional grade protections.

 

 

“Cabital’s goals of creating an innovative and reliable crypto experience are aligned with ours to bring forth next level trading to our users and elevate their experience,” said Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Bybit. “We at Bybit are thrilled to embark on this new partnership with Cabital, and look forward to empowering folks from all walks of life in realizing their financial goals through crypto. Let’s revolutionize the industry together.”

 

 

“Cabital believes that it should be easy to buy crypto,” said Raymond Hsu, co-founder and CEO of Cabital. “We are very excited about partnering with Bybit and helping their customers buy crypto in a seamless and safe fashion. With Cabital’s fiat on-ramp solution, Bybit users can now buy crypto at some of the most competitive prices in the market. We achieve this through an off-chain settlement mechanism with Bybit, allowing their users to avoid hefty gas fees. Let’s take the crazy out of crypto and help millions of more people achieve financial independence.”

Screenwriters Residency 2022: Realness Institute Call For Applications From Nigerian Filmmakers And Writers

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Screenwriters Residency 2022: Realness Institute Call For Applications From Nigerian Filmmakers And Writers

Six African filmmakers will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to develop their fiction film story ideas and work-in-progress scripts in a three-month residency that includes attending film industry programmes in three countries in the 2022 edition of the Realness African Screenwriters’ Residency.

 

The full application criteria which is open to anyone who has a valid African passport, as well as how to apply can be found on the Realness Institute’s website: https://www.realness.institute/realness-residency.

The residency programme in its 7th year will take place from 3 August to 13 November, and is open to any African on the continent or living in the Diaspora.

 

This year’s exciting news is that the Realness Institute has partnered with the Locarno Filmmakers’ Academy (Switzerland) so that these filmmakers can attend the Locarno Film Festival, and the Academy’s creative incubation programme “BaseCamp”. In addition, one of the selected six will also attend the Academy, the festival’s industry development programme.

Following this, the cohort will spend 6 weeks at the tranquil and nurturing Nirox and Farmhouse 58 in The Cradle of Humankind, in South Africa, where they will be mentored by Story Consultants Selina Ukwuoma and Mmabatho Kau and Creative Producer, at Urucu Media, Cait Pansegrouw. Elias Ribeiro, Executive Director of the Realness Institute, will accompany the group to the Locarno Film Festival and Mehret Mandefro, Director of Development and Partnerships at the Realness Institute, will accompany the cohort to the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF).

 

From 7 to 13 November, they will attend AFRIFF, in Lagos, Nigeria. Here they will have the chance to attend the festival to take meetings and present their project to an audience of potential stakeholders. The Realness team will develop and present a two-day programme, dedicated to development, during AFRIFF’s Industry event.

Head of Locarno Filmmakers’ Academy and Project Manager for BaseCamp, Stefano Knuchel says, “After five years of an inspiring and fruitful collaboration between Realness and the Locarno Film Festival, by selecting every year one Realness talent for our prestigious Filmmakers Academy, we’re happy to deepen our exchanges by welcoming all the Realness participants in our new creative initiative called BaseCamp. The BaseCamp is a unique space in the context of film festivals, where 200 young talents from very different creative fields and from all over the world gather in a huge ex-military headquarters during the Locarno Film Festival to enjoy privileged access to the content of the festival and also to create an utopian space, where they give shape to different forms of creations. An innovative concept that allows the experimentation of new languages and new hybrid forms of creation.”

 

“Africa has been at the forefront of storytelling from the very beginning. We are passionate about telling our authentic stories.  It is important to script our stories well for the global audience hence the partnership with the Realness Institute,” says Chioma Ude, Founder and Executive Director of AFRIFF.

 

Online submissions are now open for this intensive programme that is offered by the Realness Institute, the South African based NPO that aims to develop African stories created by Africans for a global film market.

 

Finally, the most promising projects will be awarded participation in the prestigious La Fabrique des Cinémas du Monde in Cannes, receive an EAVE Producers’ Workshop partial Scholarship, invitation to TorinoFilmLab Meetings Event and Locarno Filmmakers Academy.

“We are thankful to our old partners and excited to welcome our new. Nigeria is an exciting market we have long been interested in entering so it’s wonderful that our writers will get a chance to showcase their projects at AFRIFF,” says Mehret Mandefro, Director of Development and Partnerships for the Realness Institute

 

The highly regarded programme is presented in partnership with Urucu Media, Nirox Foundation, Farmhouse 58, AFRIFF, the French Institute of South Africa and Institute Français’ La Fabrique des Cinémas du Monde, TorinoFilmLab, Locarno Filmmakers’ Academy, Cocoon, CNC, EAVE, IFFR Pro, IEFTA, Berlinale Talents and Area51.

 

Deadline for submissions is 7th March 2022.

Follow Realness on Twitter @rlnsinstitute, Instagram @realnessinstitute or Realness Institute on Facebook for up-to-date information.

 

About the Realness Institute

Our mission is to unearth the wealth of African stories – stories from the continent, told with an honest and unapologetic point of view by African filmmakers. Our first programme, the Realness Residency, which started in 2015, has gone on to launch 30 film projects across 16 African countries in only five years. The critical success of brave films such as The Wound, Rafiki, Akasha, I Am Not A Witch, Difret and This is Not a Burial It’s a Resurrection are a testament to the artistic and creative contribution that African filmmakers can make to the industry.

In 2019, we launched our second programme, Creative Producer Indaba. This ambitious initiative has been designed, in collaboration with international partners, to catalyse Producers across the continent, and in doing so help transform the landscape of African and international independent cinema by training them to become ecosystem builders.

In June 2020, we launched our third and fourth programmes, Episodic Lab and Development Executive Traineeship (DET).

Episodic Lab will focus on developing pitch documents with selected writers for series content of all genres. Six writers will spend three months in an online ‘writers room’. They will work with a script consultant and a creative producer to fully develop their story concepts into an episodic pitch. Along with creative training, writers will receive feedback from Netflix’s series development team and at the end of the lab, selected writers will have the opportunity to pitch to Netflix to have their series commissioned for production.

The Development Executive Traineeship is aimed at film professionals with an interest in being trained as story consultants or to gain insight into the story development process. These participants will work with writers and directors in the development of their stories with the aim of increasing the quality of work produced. The program will follow the schedule and structure of Episodic Lab and will be selecting six professionals to take the journey with us.

Our fifth programme, the inaugural Southern Africa-Locarno Industry Academy, in partnership with Locarno International Film Festival, is set to take place in September 2021. This Industry Academy is dedicated to the development of 10 to 12, young film professionals working in sales, traditional and online distribution, theatrical exhibition and programming for festivals, film clubs and archives. The aim is to enhance participants’ understanding of the challenges facing the film industry, at the same time allowing them to expand their personal network of contacts and develop their professional skill set.

Rite Foods Products Are Of Global Standard

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Rite Foods Products Are Of Global Standard

Mr. Abdulazeez Ajala, Director, Compliance and Regulation, Halal Certification Authority, Nigeria, has affirmed that all products of Rite Foods Limited are healthy, acceptable and pure for consumption by consumers globally.

 

 

Mr. Ajala made this known during the presentation of Halal certificate to Rite Foods Limited at the company’s corporate headquarters in Lagos.

 

 

According to Ajala, “Having done all research, we have found that all Rite Foods products are acceptable, healthy, pure, edible to be taken by consumers anywhere in the world, having met all food safety requirements in accordance with the Halal regulations,” Mr. Azeez stated.

 

(L-R) Photo shows Abdulazeez Ajala, Director, Compliance and Regulation, Halal Certification Authority, Nigeria; Seleem Adegunwa, Managing Director, Rite Foods Limited; Mrs. Kudirat Balogun, Chief Finance Officer, Rite Foods Limited and Dr. Ajani Abidemi, Secretary-General, Halal Certification Authority, Nigeria, during the presentation of Halal certificate to Rite Foods Limited at the company’s corporate headquarters in Lagos on Monday, February 7, 2022.

The Halal certificate is a document that guarantees that products and services aimed at about 1.8 billion consumers globally meet all necessary safety requirements and therefore, are suitable for consumption. The certification is a process that ensures the features and quality of the products by allowing the use of the Halal mark.

 

 

Also speaking during the presentation ceremony, Dr. Ajani Abidemi, Secretary-General, Halal Certification Authority, Nigeria said that when it comes to halal certification, what comes to mind is quality, and Rite Foods products have passed all quality tests in accordance with Halal regulations. This is backed by all required evidence used by the authorization body during the certification process.

 

 

“In the area of wholesomeness and purity, Rite Foods products stand out in quality which expands its penetration globally, thereby making it fit for consumption by consumers not just within the shores of Nigeria but globally,” Dr. Abidemi said.

 

 

Going forward, all products of Rite Foods Limited will carry the Halal mark, assuring consumers globally that the products served are hygienic, healthy and follows halal procedures.

 

 

This certification has placed a seal of quality on Nigeria’s favorite carbonated soft drink, Bigi drinks, Bigi premium water, Fearless Energy Drink, Rite and Bigi sausages as they all comply with Halal requirements.

 

 

With the Halal certification, Rite Foods Limited has demonstrated its commitment to providing consumers with high-quality products across the globe. The company’s production process follows World-Class Standards and guards against any form of contamination, thereby placing food safety above financial concerns; this includes going beyond Nigerian statutory food laws, to ensure it attains the highest international product quality standards.

Custodian Investment Increases Revenue By 14% To N85 Billion In 2021

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Custodian Investment Increases Revenue By 14% To N85 Billion In 2021

Despite operating in a difficult environment, Custodian Investment Plc, a diversified non-bank financial institution, says its gross revenue will increase by 14 percent to N85.5 billion in 2021.

 

After adjusting for a non-recurring one-time gain from the prior year’s result, profits from continuing ordinary operations increased by 18 percent, according to the company’s unaudited results for the year ended 31st December 2021.

 

The Custodian Group’s shareholders’ fund increased by 14 percent, from N47.6 billion to N54.3 billion, after paying dividends totaling N3.24 billion, or N55k per share, during the year.

 

Wole Oshin, group managing director of Custodian Investment, attributed the result to the company’s resilience, the diversity of its product offerings, the commitment of its staff, and the board of directors’ unwavering support.

 

Oshin expressed optimism for the Custodian Group’s future, which includes investments in life and non-life insurance, pension fund administration, trusteeship, and real estate.

 

He stated that the incremental contribution from the Group’s real estate business segment, which is being restructured, will help the company grow.

 

While acknowledging their contribution, Oshin praised the Custodian Group’s clients, agents, brokers, and all other stakeholders in the insurance, pension, and investment value-chain.

SEC Encourages Young Nigerians To Invest In The Capital Market

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SEC Encourages Young Nigerians To Invest In The Capital Market

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stated its intention to make the capital market more appealing to all Nigerians, particularly the youth.

 

 

This was revealed by Mr Lamido Yuguda, Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, during a meeting with a team led by the British Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja.

 

 

According to him, the commission is taking steps to ensure that market items and offerings are available to both young and old people, thereby broadening the market.

 

 

Given the average age of 50, he discovered that the majority of young Nigerians were uninterested in participating in the Nigerian capital markets.

 

 

“The average age of that account holder was over 50,” Yuguda explained, “and that made us realize that young people were not participating in this market, and when young people are not participating in any market, that market is doomed to fail.” And nowadays, young people prefer to do things on their phones; if you have to fill out a stack of forms manually, they will not do it. We want to make investing in the stock market enjoyable.”

 

 

According to him, the capital market experience begins with the opening of a bank account.

 

 

“So we decided to examine the entire process to determine what is turning off young people.” “We’ve started the process, and we’ve seen how tech companies are providing much-needed relief to the kind of bureaucracy that occurs in the capital market,” he said.

 

 

Yuguda also stated that the SEC recently accepted an e-offer for MTN, expressing delight on behalf of the commission. He claimed that because of the e-offers, many Nigerians would be willing to participate in the capital market, discouraging people from supporting illegal enterprises.

Top Crypto Exchange Bybit Partners With Cabital

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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 8 February 2022 – Bybit, one of the world’s fastest growing cryptocurrency exchanges, announced its partnership with leading global digital assets institution Cabital today.

Through this partnership, Bybit users can buy crypto using EUR and GBP seamlessly and directly on the Bybit platform via bank transfers, and transfer crypto between their Bybit and Cabital wallets with no deposit fees required. As a fiat on-ramp is the first step in a crypto trader’s experience, this offers an entry point to users looking to expand their portfolios and venture into crypto trading.

Additionally, Cabital’s system scans numerous exchanges to provide users with the best rates for full price transparency. It is also fortified with technologies from the market leader in crypto security and infrastructure, Fireblocks, which safeguards users’ funds with best-in-class, institutional grade protections.

“Cabital’s goals of creating an innovative and reliable crypto experience are aligned with ours to bring forth next level trading to our users and elevate their experience,” said Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Bybit. “We at Bybit are thrilled to embark on this new partnership with Cabital, and look forward to empowering folks from all walks of life in realizing their financial goals through crypto. Let’s revolutionize the industry together.”

“Cabital believes that it should be easy to buy crypto,” said Raymond Hsu, co-founder and CEO of Cabital. “We are very excited about partnering with Bybit and helping their customers buy crypto in a seamless and safe fashion. With Cabital’s fiat on-ramp solution, Bybit users can now buy crypto at some of the most competitive prices in the market. We achieve this through an off-chain settlement mechanism with Bybit, allowing their users to avoid hefty gas fees. Let’s take the crazy out of crypto and help millions of more people achieve financial independence.”

About Bybit

Bybit is a cryptocurrency exchange established in March 2018 to offer a professional platform where crypto traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, excellent customer service and multilingual community support. The company provides innovative online spot and derivatives trading services, mining and staking products, as well as API support, to retail and institutional clients around the world, and strives to be the most reliable exchange for the emerging digital asset class.

For more information please visit: https://www.bybit.com

For updates, please follow Bybit’s social media platforms on

About Cabital

Cabital is a trusted digital financial institution to buy, sell and earn cryptocurrency — generating up to 12% APY. The company’s purpose is to empower people to earn passive income safely and securely with their cryptocurrencies. Our main product is Cabital Earn, a cryptocurrency wealth management platform that enables customers to earn high yields on their digital assets. Cabital’s compliance programme is modelled after leading global financial service providers. We use SumSub’s biometric identity verification solution to manage the risk of identity fraud. To provide our customers with peace of mind, all customers’ crypto assets are held with Fireblocks, one of the world’s most trusted digital asset custody, transfer and settlement platforms. We have been using Chainalysis’ KYT and Reactor products since our formation to empower us to meet applicable regulatory requirements on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) in each of our markets with ease and agility. Cabital is registered in the Republic of Lithuania as a cryptocurrency exchange operator and a cryptocurrency depository wallet operator. Cabital carries out its activities in accordance with Lithuanian regulations on AML/CTF, and is subject to the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation. Cabital is audited yearly by an external auditor and places compliance and licensing at the core of its business.

Cabital was founded by Raymond Hsu in 2020. Prior to establishing Cabital, Raymond worked for over a decade, holding leadership positions in fintech companies such as Airwallex and global banks including Citibank. Cabital’s leadership team has extensive experience working in leading traditional financial institutions, including JPMorgan Chase & Co, Nomura Securities, UBS and AIA Group.

How To Keep Your iPhone Secure

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How To Keep Your iPhone Secure

Mobile security is a topic that needs to be taken seriously since our phones are becoming more and more advanced yet personal. In this article, we will touch on how you can keep your iPhone secure.

There is a general belief that iPhones are more secure than Android phones, Well, if that were 100% true, this article may not have been necessary. So, before we share the solution, let’s establish some security breaches that have affected iPhones recently.

iPhones Security Vulnerability Making The Headlines

One of the most publicized security flaws on the iPhone is the one involving the US State Department. The issue was that nine iPhones owned by members of the US State Department were hacked. The spyware used to hack them was developed by an Israeli-based NSO group.

Another issue was one that happened in 15 seconds – in China! Every year a hacking competition holds in China called the Tianfu Cup. Hackers from around China would come to showcase their skills in breaking into computers and computer-based gadgets. At last year’s edition of the annual competition, the iPhone 13 pro was hacked in 15 seconds. Well, the thrill for iPhone breaches didn’t end there as an iPhone 13 pro was also jailbroken by a different hacker.

It may seem like these are extreme cases, but extreme cases often become everyday cases if steps are not taken to stay safe and secure.

Use These Tips To Keep Your iPhone Secure

Change Your Password

Yes, your password is the very first place you should think of when you decide to tighten up your iPhone security. Most iPhone users use very random passwords for their iPhones, ranging from their phone numbers to their date of birth. Consider changing your password, and often too. Because an easy password can easily be broken by anyone that gets hold of your iPhone.

Try to use more secure passwords, make it more complex, vary the digits used, and even if you use a set of digits very familiar to you, try disorganizing them. Your password is a key to your device which contains very sensitive information about you like bank details, work-related files or important documents.

Stay Updated With The Latest Software

There are a lot of vulnerabilities present in the iPhone operating system, and the team behind the design of this system work tirelessly to spot these loopholes. Whenever a loophole is spotted, it is fixed and the fix gets to users in the form of an update.

An update to your iPhone is not all about new looks. Some security settings go into the update as well. So, when next you see an update on your iPhone, be quick to install it.

If you are confused about how you can update your iPhone, go to “Settings” then click on “General” and tap “Software update.” You will see an update option if your iPhone is out of date. Install the update.

You can as well set your iPhone to automatically install any update. In the software update settings page, turn on the download iOS update and install the iOS update option. To update your iPhone, you will need a stable internet connection, so make sure you are connected to Wi-Fi or your mobile data is on.

Easy with the Downloads and link opening

Be careful about the content that you download from unknown sources, or links you tap. These might come in the form of emails, forwarded WhatsApp messages, etc. Rebooting your phone on a weekly or biweekly basis can also help to flush away any lurking malware on your device.

Please remember not to throw caution in the air by exposing your device unnecessarily, because an iPhone is secure as the wall of China. You have a responsibility to also protect your device.

Naijacrypto Adds Multi-chain Functionality To Assets

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Naijacrypto Adds Multi-chain Functionality To Assets

Key Takeaways:

  1. Regarding the number of features and utilities available to users, Naijacrypto is leading among African-owned
  2. Users can now utilize cross-network utilities on their favorite
  3. Binance Smart Chain (BSC), Ethereum Network (ERC20), Tron network (TRC10 and TRC20), and waves are all fully functional on the
  4. New staking and loan options are also being made available. More features are coming soon

The financial applications of blockchain technology are becoming rather evident to the multitude interested in utilizing this fast-growing technology.

Naijacrypto aims to be at the forefront of the adoption process of blockchain financial applications in Africa. Naijacrypto has continued massive development of new products in the past year, which has made its ecosystem of utilities the largest among African Owned blockchain companies.

Hence, it was no surprise when Naijacrypto announced earlier that it has also included a multi-network selection for its users. This addition now enables users to select among various blockchain networks when depositing or withdrawing their different crypto assets. This dynamism creates variety and helps users optimize fees and transaction speeds.

Naijacrypto

The most affected asset is the Famous stable-coin USD Tether(USDT) which is heavy on its cross-chain presence. Users on Naijacrypto can deposit or withdraw USDT on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC), Ethereum Network (ERC20), and Tron network (TRC20). Other networks recently added on Naijcrypto are Tron (TRC10) and waves. Naijacrypto is also working towards adding other Chains such as Polkadot, Solana, and Cardano; therefore, users still have a lot to expect.

Naijacrypto also announced that it’s adding new staking plans on its web platform. This addition enables users to save in BTC or USDT while earning rewards. It also states that it would add more staking options in the coming days, focusing more on On-Chain protocols. Naijacrypto also informed users that it would be providing more Features to ease the fiat routing process and ease its planned expansion to more African Countries.

To use Naijacrypto, visit: https://naijacrypto.com/

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