Benin–Nigeria Diplomacy: Benin’s newly inaugurated President Romuald Wadagni met Nigeria’s Bola Tinubu in Lagos for talks on trade, industrial cooperation, energy and Gulf of Guinea maritime security, and ECOWAS—highlighting Benin’s exports to Nigeria rising over 90% in 2024 and growing investor interest in the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone. Clean Mobility Investment: Spiro, operating in Benin and across several African markets, secured a $215m equity round to expand its battery-swapping network, manufacturing footprint and EV infrastructure, backed by Impact Fund Denmark and Equitane. Regional Health & Public Service: Benin joined a HaPSNA high-level meeting in Abidjan focused on strengthening community health systems through civil service reforms, with delegates from nine countries. US Immigration Pressure: The US confirmed plans to deport 355 West Africans and released names and photos, including one Beninese national, with returns expected across the region. ECOWAS Insurance Reminder: The ECOWAS Brown Card Scheme’s Ghana bureau urged motorists to demand certificates when buying motor insurance, noting cover activates once a policy is issued. Sports (Benin in the Mix): Benin is among 15 countries set to compete in Nigeria’s NASCO/ITF J30 junior tennis championship in Abuja starting June 2.