AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCCI Benin Budget: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Benin (CCI Benin) has approved its 2027 budget at 6.6 billion FCFA, with 2.1 billion FCFA earmarked for investment—aimed at formalising businesses, creating jobs, and reaching all 77 municipalities. Public Procurement Rules: Benin’s ARMP circular says public buyers must stop rejecting bids over minor paperwork issues that don’t affect the bid’s core compliance, fairness, or identification of the bidder. Public Space Crackdown (Cotonou): Cotonou city hall begins a new phase on Monday, Sept. 21 to remove garages on public roads, abandoned vehicles, and wrecks. Health (Eye Care): A free cataract surgery push warns parents not to delay treatment for children, stressing early care prevents permanent vision damage. Sports (Benin–Tunisia U23): Tunisia named its U23 squad for a qualifying double-header against Benin, with the first leg in Sousse on Sept. 29 and the return in Lomé on Oct. 5. Environment (Benin Coast): Scientists report a deep-water coral reef off Benin—first noted in the 1960s but long thought dead—found alive using modern sonar and cameras.
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