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The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has set a 31 July deadline for all large taxpayers to wholly adopt the national e-invoicing and electronic fiscal system (EFS). This is sequel to a public notice issued by NRS on 17 February 2026 on the implementation timeline and the mandatory adoption of the national e-invoicing and EFS otherwise known as the Merchant Buyer Solution (MBS). NRS chairman, Zacch Adedeji, personally signed the public notice informing all large taxpayers of the need to complete the onboarding, integration, testing, and commencement of invoice transmission to the NRS e-invoicing platform in accordance with the prescribed implementation…

Thirty-four days ago, Spain opened their World Cup campaign with a frustrating goalless draw against tournament debutants Cape Verde.On Sunday, they ended it with the World Cup trophy in their hands, defeating holders Argentina in the final in New Jersey.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listLuis de la Fuente’s young side improved by leaps and bounds as the tournament wore on, slowly shifting up the gears as they headed through the knockout stages before finally emerging as winners in the biggest game.Spain conceded just one goal all tournament and maintained an unbeaten record, which has now stretched to an…

…Reaffirms commitment to consumer rights, fair trade practices The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA), has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting consumers by discouraging the unlawful use of “No return, No refund, No replacement” and “No cancellation after payment” policies by businesses operating across the State. The General Manager/Chief Executive Officer of LASCOPA, Afolabi Solebo, stated that while businesses have the right to establish reasonable terms and conditions, such policies cannot override the rights guaranteed to consumers under applicable consumer protection laws, particularly where goods are defective, unsafe, misrepresented, or unfit for the purpose made…

In 2017, I bought an old Magnus chord organ off Craigslist for $10. It’s one of my favorite music gear purchases. Electric chord organs let you play full chords with just a press of a button, making them perfect for aspiring singer-songwriters or fooling around at home. But chord organs largely fell out of favor in the ’80s, as digital keyboards like those from Casio grew in popularity.The Telepathic Instruments Orchid attempts to recapture some of that simple parlor instrument magic. Just like those vintage electric chord organs, the Orchid allows you to play rich chord progressions without having to…

A state high court in Ogidi, Anambra State, has convicted and sentenced a choirmaster, James Onuorah, to 25 years’ imprisonment for raping and impregnating a 16-year-old girl during deliverance session in the state. The court also sentenced the defendant to seven years’ imprisonment for offensive conduct, Punch newspaper reported. The judgement was delivered on Friday 17 July in the case in which Mr Onuorah was listed as the sole defendant, according to a charge sheet obtained on Sunday by the newspaper. Charges and arraignment Mr Onuorah was arraigned on a three-count charge of rape and offensive conduct. The prosecution, led…

Jul 19, 2026, 11:30 PM ETNORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. — Joey Logano held off Denny Hamlin for his first NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season Sunday night in the first points race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in 30 years.Logano won for the 38th time in Cup, ending a drought that went back to May 2025 at Texas Motor Speedway.The 36-year-old Logano extended his streak of winning at least one race to 15 consecutive seasons, the longest streak among active drivers. The late Kyle Busch holds the record, winning in 19 straight seasons (2005-2023).Hamlin finished second, followed by Chase Briscoe, Ty…

Key eventsWe’ll close up now. Here’s the match report from today’s game:And here’s how the crowd greeted Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino:ShareRodri is handed the World Cup by Trump and Infantino. Trump hangs around at the side of the Spain squad as they celebrate before Infantino quietly ushers him to the side. Messi applauds is tears, what a champion. On the podium Spain celebrate wildly, as they should.ShareLamine Yamal gives a big hug to Felipe VI, who is on the podium. And Lamine Yamal’s little brother gives a huge cheer from the crowd.ShareSpain come on to receive their well-deserved medals.…

Nigerians deserve more than an official conclusion in Habila’s death, contends PAT ONUKWULI  An unexplained death should unsettle any society that claims to value human life. It should matter whether the deceased was prominent or obscure, connected or ordinary, rich or poor. Mary Habila’s death is a matter of public concern, not because of her status, but because a young woman died in circumstances that remain unclear, and the state has a duty to establish what happened.  The matter remains deeply personal to her family, but it is no longer exclusively private. Nor can it be left to the discretion of the…

Spain’s midfielder #16 Rodri lifts the trophy with his teammates after winning the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) Spain finally broke Argentina’s dogged resistance in extra time to win the men’s World Cup for the second time with a 1-0 victory. The Barcelona winger Ferran Torres scored the only goal of a disjointed game that was almost ruined by Argentina’s deliberate spoiling tactics, which backfired when they were reduced to 10 men for extra time…

Extreme heat is pushing some of India’s poorest workers further into poverty, with income losses of up to 9% for outdoor workers, new research has found.Analysis done by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), and shared exclusively with the Guardian, found that extreme heat is acting as a “poverty multiplier” for hundreds of millions of workers in India’s informal sector.Researchers found that those working in highly physical jobs in sectors such as agriculture, construction and transport lost on average 6.6% of their salaries in 2024 due to extreme heat. Outdoor workers suffered the most, losing close to 9%…