Country west of Nigeria (5)

I believe the answer is:

benin

(Other definitions for benin that I've seen before include "West Africa country, formerly a French colony" , "Nation" , "East African state" , "part of Africa" , "Country W. of Nigeria" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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