AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPower: Benin’s electricity companies say supply cuts affecting homes and businesses are driven by reduced imports from Ghana and Nigeria. Axian has also secured financing for a 62MW solar portfolio in Benin, while the country is among four in the first phase of a new $690 million African climate facility. Port Infrastructure: The Cotonou Port Authority is set to seek EBRD approval for a €20 million loan to improve port services, freight flows and dockworker training. Fuel Retail: Petrol at Benin’s mini-stations is selling for up to 850 CFA francs per litre, above the 750-franc service-station price, though smaller purchases remain an advantage. Agriculture: Benin has launched a cotton intensification pilot for the 2026–27 season. Regional Manufacturing: Afreximbank’s $81.9 million loan will help triple a Nigerian tile plant’s output, with Benin among its target export markets.
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