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Circular Economy: Cotonou-based AMAVI has recycled more than 150,000 litres of used cooking oil since 2023, turning restaurant waste into soap and biofuel with more than 100 businesses supplying it. Mobile Payments: MTN MoMo is introducing a 0.5% fee on PI-SPI transactions above the free threshold from Nov. 2, while raising transaction limits. Oil Exports: Benin is preparing to ship 330,000 barrels from the Sèmè offshore field to the Netherlands on Nov. 1–2, with Shell Trading handling transport. Solar Power: Four plants backed by a €45 million investment will add 62 MW of capacity in Natitingou, Djougou, Parakou and Bohicon, with operations expected in 2028.

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Oct. 15, 2026

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Benin enterprise turns daily kitchen waste into soap and power

The Peninsula |

Owner: H.E. Sheikh Thani Bin Abdullah Al-Thani info about owner

The Peninsula

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Owned By	H.E. Sheikh Thani Bin Abdullah Al-Thani (chairman) through Dar Al Sharq
Year Founded	1996
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Domain Registration Year	2001
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14 hours ago

Benin’s 62 MW solar boost: how new plants will transform energy costs and local economies

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16 hours ago

Benin’s solar expansion faces scrutiny over long-term energy strategy amid $45m investment

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Year Founded	2014
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Nov. 1, 2026

Benin company breathes new life into used cooking oil

Independent (Uganda) |

Owner: Andrew Mwenda info about owner

Independent (Uganda)

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Owned By	Andrew Mwenda
Year Founded	2007
Website	www.independent.co.ug
Domain Registration Year	2007
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Uganda, Kampala
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16 hours ago

Meet the CEOs leading Nigeria’s seven listed oil and gas companies

Nairametrics |

Owner: Ugodre Obi-Chukwu info about owner

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Owned By	Ugodre Obi-Chukwu through Nairametrics Financial Advocates Ltd
Year Founded	2013
Website	https://nairametrics.com/
Domain Registration Year	2014
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Nigeria, Lagos
Owner Country	Nigeria

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16 hours ago

Edo Tourism: Benin City emerges as a cultural destination, invites visitors to explore its rich heritage

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Owned By	Nigerian Government through Edo State Government
Year Founded	1968
Website	nigerianobservernews.com
Domain Registration Year	2008
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Publication Location	Nigeria, Benin City
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Nov. 1, 2026

Africa’s $5bn Energy Bank Takes Off In Abuja After 20-Month Delay

Arise News |

Owner: Nduka Obaigbena info about owner

Arise News

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Owned By	Nduka Obaigbena through Arise Global Media
Year Founded	2013
Website	https://www.arise.tv/
Domain Registration Year	2011
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Nigeria, Lagos
Owner Country	Nigeria

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Nov. 1, 2026

Feature: Benin company breathes new life into used cooking oil

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Xinhua News Agency

Gov't Propaganda

Owned By	Chinese Government through The State Council of the People's Republic of China
Year Founded	1931
Website	english.news.cn
Domain Registration Year	2003
Access Type	open
Publication Location	China, Beijing
Owner Country	China