Cotonou
7 Jun
Benin authorities have arrested five Nigeriens at a port where Niger loads oil for export, sharply escalating a growing diplomatic dispute between the two West African nations. Five Nigerien nationals were arrested at the port of Seme-Kpodji on Wednesday evening after "entering the site without disclosing their identity," according to a statement from Elonm Mario…
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In the heart of Cotonou’s large Dantokpa market, Diane Makpenon's family corn shop is less busy than usual these days.
The business run by her mother like others in Benin’s economic capital has been slowing down as they struggle with rising prices.
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United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has been announced as the official sponsor of the fourth edition of the ECOWAS Mining and Petroleum Forum (ECOMOF 2024) scheduled to take place at the Palais des Congrès in Cotonou, Benin, from February 22 to 24, 2024.
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Sir: The issuance of fake certificates, both within Nigeria and abroad, is not a new phenomenon, with many institutions globally facing accusations of awarding certificates to undeserving candidates. Therefore, the case of Cotonou should not be singled out or become a focal point of public discussion. While many institutions accused of such scandals in Nigeria…
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