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Vertex Standard Unveils New eVerge Digital Two-Way Radios
Vertex Standard continues its commitment to developing land mobile radios (LMR) that are precision-engineered for more value with the introduction of its new eVerge™ digital two-way radio series.
The new eVerge™ digital radio portfolio includes the EVX-530 series portable radios; EVX-5300/5400 series mobile radios and EVX-R70 repeater for a complete digital system.
These new radios are designed to work with existing analogue radios for easy conversion from analogue to digital for added convenience.
eVerge™ radios are ideally suited for commercial and industrial customers who currently use basic LMR for voice communications and could benefit from better audio quality, better coverage and more privacy without incurring higher equipment costs.
“We built the eVerge™ radio series to be highly compatible for customers who need greater flexibility and maximum value.
The name eVerge™ is comprised of two principles: evolve to change and emerge to be known. It is important that radio users understand that not all digital radios are the same, and not all brands of digital radios will talk to each other in digital mode.
eVerge™ digital radios help customers evolve to better communication and do digital right the first time – getting the right radio with the right protocol and right performance – all at a better cost to connect without compromise,” explains Paul De Carte, EMEA distribution director for Vertex Standard LMR, Inc.
eVerge™ radios support easy, efficient conversion from analogue to digital operating in both digital and analogue modes
enabling users to migrate to digital at their own pace to best support their functional and financial needs.
They are also designed to help customers use the right digital protocol, TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access), for optimum power and spectrum efficiency.
TDMA is compliant with the DMR (Digital Mobile Radio) standard so eVerge™ digital radios are compatible with more than 74% of digital radios used worldwide.
TDMA also maximizes user performance with double the call capacity in one frequency channel to support two simultaneous digital conversations without relicensing or rebanding.
The eVerge™ portable EVX-530 series and mobile EVX-5300/5400 series are compact in size while designed to deliver more capabilities and flexibility for enhanced communications including: they have better call quality versus analogue Ultra clear digital signals cut out static and interference and preserve voice quality over a greater range.
eVerge™ radios also feature AMBE+2™ vocoder technology to further improve voice quality in noisy environments.
EVX-530 series key features include up to 40% longer battery life operating in digital mode and IP 57 fresh water submersible for 1 metre up to 30 minutes plus a complete suite of safety alert capabilities: one-touch emergency, lone worker and Vertex Standard exclusive ARTS.
Federal government has announced it will impose a new 5 percent refined fossil fuel tax from January.
The surcharge, which has been signed into law by President Bola Tinubu to encourage clean energy use, could raise more than half a billion dollars annually.
The fee will apply to petrol and diesel, while cooking gas and compressed natural gas — which the government has tried to promote — are exempted.
Nonprofit group ActionAid Nigeria said the policy will “disproportionately impact the poor” and deepen inequality, noting that Nigerians have not recovered from the inflationary effect of the removal of fuel subsidies in 2023.
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FintechNGR Announces DevTribe 2025, Focuses on Empowering Nigeria’s Software Developer Ecosystem
The Fintech Association of Nigeria (FintechNGR) has announced DevTribe 2025, its flagship software developer-focused conference, set to hold on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at The Zone, Gbagada, Lagos.
With the theme “Trends, Tools & Tech Stacks for Modern Developers,” the conference aims to convene Nigeria’s growing community of software developers, tech professionals, founders, and ecosystem enablers for a day of technical exchange, innovation, and collaboration.
DevTribe 2025 is part of FintechNGR’s broader strategy to strengthen the software development pipeline in Nigeria and bridge critical gaps in mentorship, tooling, and visibility for local tech talent. This year’s event promises an immersive and community-driven experience, with a strong emphasis on emerging technologies, practical skills, and inclusive opportunities for developers at all levels.
“The DevTribe platform reflects our commitment to supporting the people building Nigeria’s digital future not just by acknowledging their role, but by actively investing in their growth,” said the organisers. “We’re bringing the right people, tools, and ideas into one room to shape the next phase of innovation.”
The event will feature keynote addresses, lightning talks, community-led sessions, and a career fair designed to help software developers connect with hiring partners and growth opportunities. It also offers a space for collaboration among startups, corporates, regulators, and talent platforms working to drive inclusive digital transformation.
FintechNGR welcomes software developers, companies, and ecosystem partners to be a part of DevTribe 2025.
NBA Africa, the local affiliate of the NBA basketball brand in the US, has announced the second edition of Triple-Double: NBA Africa Start-up Accelerator, which aims to promote the continent’s technology ecosystem and the next generation of entrepreneurs.
The NBA Africa Startup Accelerator will strengthen Africa’s technology ecosystem by providing mentorship and investment to the next generation of African tech entrepreneurs.
The organisation announced the initiative would once again be administered by ALX Ventures, a technological incubator that equips the continent’s innovators in technology with the knowledge and tools they need to develop and scale their enterprises.
Furthermore, NBA Africa named ServiceNow, an AI platform for business transformation whose Now Assist and AI agents help organisations in delivering ‘faster and smarter experiences’ at scale, as an official program partner.
The organisation stated that startups can apply to participate at tripledoubleaccelerator.nba.com until Friday, August 29, following which the applications will be filtered down to a top 10 list.
The shortlisted startups will then participate in a 10-week mentorship program, where they will be paired with mentors from NBA Africa, ServiceNow, and ALX leadership, as well as other corporate stakeholders, who will advise the companies on product development, business growth, and go-to-market strategy.
The finalists will next present their technologies to international industry professionals at the program’s second Demo Day in December, when the top five prize-winning companies will be chosen to receive financial assistance and mentorship.
“Last year’s inaugural Triple-Double Accelerator program showed how much talent, passion and creativity there is among African entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of the continent’s rapidly growing sport and entertainment industries,” said NBA Africa CEO Clare Akamanzi. “We look forward to reviewing this year’s submissions and to helping another round of promising startups take the next step in their development.”
Last year, almost 700 early-stage African entrepreneurs applied to the program.
Ten finalists were then chosen to pitch their products to a panel of international industry leaders at the program’s first Demo Day, which took place at the NBA headquarters in New York City.
Four prize-winning companies – Festival Coins (Nigeria), Salubata (Nigeria), HustleSasa (Kenya), and UBR VR (Egypt) – were awarded financial support and mentorship.
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