Benin Tax Modernisation: The DGI will roll out its e-services platform for Small Business Tax Centers in Parakou (from Sept 21), Comè (Sept 28) and Lokossa (Oct 5), letting targeted taxpayers file declarations, pay online and download receipts and compliance certificates. Public Procurement Crackdown: Benin’s ARMP banned a Ministry of Energy public procurement officer for 10 years and ordered the annulment of two tenders after advertising-rule violations, including a solar equipment procurement linked to energy-cost cuts. Gender & Work: Ahead of Equal Pay Day, reporting highlights Benin’s unpaid-work gap—women spend far more time on unpaid care—and lower female representation in salaried jobs, pointing to barriers before paychecks. Sovereign Finance Signal: Bloomfield Investment Corporation raised Benin’s long-term local-currency rating from A+ to AA- (stable outlook), a boost aimed at strengthening WAEMU-market financing confidence. Benin-Rwanda Business & Security Ties: President Romuald Wadagni’s first official visit to Rwanda focuses on deepening cooperation in security, trade, investment, transport and tourism. Edo Power & Jobs: In Edo State, residents welcomed a 100MW gas power project and industrial park in Ologbo, saying it could cut generator dependence and attract investment. Cross-Border Trade Facilitation: Nigeria and Benin customs pushed for tighter inter-border cooperation and digital systems to reduce delays at crossings like Seme. Fuel Price Pressure (Regional): Nigeria coverage shows petrol prices climbing above N1,400–N1,500 per litre, raising transport and living costs and prompting calls for government intervention. Aviation & Logistics Tech: Airline operators worry about revenue losses from Nigeria’s “sunset airports” limiting flight hours, while separate business news notes new autonomous cargo delivery reservations by Elroy Air and Bristow. Culture & Tourism: A feature spotlights Benin’s Marina Boulev’art street art and Ouidah’s “Door of No Return,” framing the country’s tourism push through culture.