AGP Picks
View all

The latest business and economy news from Benin

Provided by AGP

AGP Executive Report

Last update: 3 hours ago

ECOWAS in Benin: A Regional Stabilization and Development Fund mission is in-country (May 6–15) to track projects under IMPACT-ECOWAS, from school feeding and district hospital checks to dam visits and solar streetlights. Power boost in Edo: TCN commissioned an Ihovbor/Benin and Ihovbor/Ajaokuta 330kV line project, adding 600MW to Nigeria’s grid and easing evacuation in the Benin corridor. Digital ID security: Experts at ID4Africa’s AGM warned digital identity is now “critical infrastructure,” arguing cybersecurity must be built in from the start, not bolted on later. Cyberbullying case fallout: Niger Delta activist Efemena Umukoro backed the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku as Wong Box remains in federal custody over cyberstalking and related charges. UNIBEN funding push: The University of Benin unveiled a N100bn trust development fund for hostels, a five-star hotel, sports facilities and other infrastructure. Benin policy planning: Cabinet approved Benin’s 2026–2035 national development plan, with 17 priority areas.

Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.

YouTube video thumbnail: Trust the Source. Trust the News.
Play

Video Title


Perspectify logo Perspectify News

Learn about labels.

Labels
Left-wing Center-left Neutral Public Broadcaster Gov't Institution Center-right Right-wing Pro-Government Gov't Propaganda Indeterminate
filter

Filter

Source Label Filters

All labels are selected. Deselect any labels you want to hide from your feed.

Labels:

Left-wing
Center-left
Neutral
Public Broadcaster
Gov't Institution
Center-right
Right-wing
Pro-Government
Gov't Propaganda
Indeterminate
ECOWAS strengthens social cohesion in Benin: Project monitoring mission impact

ECOWAS strengthens social cohesion in Benin: Project monitoring mission impact

African Leadership Magazine Announces Nominees for the 16th African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) 2026

African Leadership Magazine Announces Nominees for the 16th African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) 2026

China supports Benin in preserving historical audiovisual archives

China supports Benin in preserving historical audiovisual archives


fallback image
Apr. 14, 2026

Benin’s Hounkpe Concedes Defeat in Presidential Election

MENAFN

fallback image
Apr. 13, 2026

Benin's Vote Count Phase Underway

MENAFN

fallback image
Apr. 12, 2026

Benin Heads to Polls to Elect New President

MENAFN

fallback image
Apr. 12, 2026

Benin Votes in Presidential Election Amid Predicted Two-Horse Race

MENAFN

fallback image
Apr. 6, 2026

Africa Shows Strong Economic Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty

MENAFN

fallback image
Apr. 1, 2026

World Bank-hosted fund announces $38 million in grants to support smallholder farmers in Africa, Asia and the Americas

EIN Presswire

More press releases

Video Stories

YouTube video thumbnail: Africa Forward Summit: Africa’s Space Race Takes off
Play
Africa Forward Summit: Africa’s Space Race Takes off
YouTube video thumbnail: Nobel Winner Mukwege Warns of Predatory US Deal for DR Congo
Play
Nobel Winner Mukwege Warns of Predatory US Deal for DR Congo
Discover Affinity Group Publishing
YouTube video thumbnail: African Cinema Is Going Back to Its Roots
Play
African Cinema Is Going Back to Its Roots
YouTube video thumbnail: France-Africa Relations: Is Macron's 'Reset' Real?
Play
France-Africa Relations: Is Macron's 'Reset' Real?

Video Title

Sign up for:

Benin Business Journal

The daily local news briefing you can trust. Every day. Subscribe now.

By signing up, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.

globe

Explore More

Share us

on your social networks:

Sign up for:

Benin Business Journal

The daily local news briefing you can trust. Every day. Subscribe now.

By signing up, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.