Tag: Regulatory Compliance
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Obat Oil Aims to Roll Out 200 Retail Stations Nationwide
Obat Oil Sets Ambitious Target: 200 New Retail Stations Obat Oil is signaling a bold expansion in Nigeria’s competitive fuel retail landscape. In a candid discussion with the company’s leadership, the Group Managing Director, Akinfemiwa Akinruntan, highlighted a clear strategy to grow the retail network by introducing 200 new service stations across the country. The…
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From Prototype to Product: CES 2026 and the Path to Real-World Tech
Introduction: CES 2026 as a Yardstick for Productization The latest edition of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas underscored a timeless truth in technology: the journey from a brilliant prototype to a mass-market product is complex, collaborative, and highly orchestrated. While dazzling demos capture attention, the real story at CES 2026 centers on…
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Closing the Methane Data Gap in Energy and Remediation: A WDF–Heath Alliance
Bridging a stubborn blind spot in emissions data In January, the Well Done Foundation (WDF) and Heath Incorporated announced a strategic partnership aimed at closing a persistent blind spot in methane monitoring: orphaned and abandoned oil and gas wells. These legacy wells, often neglected after decommissioning or sale, can continue to emit methane for years,…
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Avalara Tax Changes 2026 Reveals Major Shifts Impacting Businesses Worldwide
Overview: Avalara Unveils a New Era in Tax Compliance Avalara, a leading name in tax technology and compliance, has released its 10th annual Tax Changes 2026 report. The publication highlights a year of intensified regulatory activity, escalating costs of compliance, and a broad acceleration of digital tax mandates across markets. For international companies and multi-nationals,…
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Canadians Eye Venezuela’s Oilpatch: Ready to Work Amid Political Uncertainty
Rising Interest in Venezuela’s Oilpatch When global headlines spotlight political upheaval, questions often shift to the ground realities of business and employment. In Venezuela, a country rich in oil yet hampered by sanctions and instability, a surprising trend is emerging: Canadians who have long worked in the oil and energy sectors are considering returning or…
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Mining Shares Allotments Cancelled in $4.3M Deal Fight
Background: A Contested Mining Investment Agreement The High Court has issued a decisive ruling in a high-stakes dispute over a $4.3 million deal tied to a mining investment. At the heart of the case is DGL Investments Number Five (Pvt) Ltd and a 2017 mining investment agreement that allegedly set strict conditions for issuing shares.…
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High Court Cancels Mining Shares Allotments in $4.3 Million Dispute
Key ruling: Shares invalidated in a $4.3 million mining deal The High Court has ordered the removal of several investors from the share register of DGL Investments Number Five (Pvt) Ltd, in a decision that imperils a lucrative but contentious mining investment tied to a 2017 agreement. The ruling centers on how shares were issued…
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Bangladesh Bank Launches Full Digitalisation of Export Procedures with Electronic Document Framework
Bangladesh Bank Reshapes Export Procedures with Electronic Document Framework In a landmark push toward national digitisation, Bangladesh Bank (BB) has issued a set of guidelines enabling the electronic submission and processing of export documents. The move aims to streamline trade finance, reduce paperwork, improve transparency, and accelerate the flow of goods and payments for exporters…
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BoG Unveils New Regulatory Guidelines for International Money Transfer Operators in Ghana
Overview: A New Regulatory Era for IMTOs in Ghana The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has published comprehensive guidelines governing the registration and operations of all International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) operating in or targeting Ghana. The move signals a decisive step toward strengthening the safety, transparency, and efficiency of cross-border remittances, while ensuring that money…
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GoodFood Licence Suspended by CFIA: What It Means
Overview of the CFIA Action The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has temporarily suspended the Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licence held by GoodFood, a Quebec-based grocery delivery and meal-kit company. The suspension was announced on the CFIA’s website, signaling a pause in the company’s ability to legally sell and distribute certain food products under…