Nation west of Nigeria (5)

I believe the answer is:

benin

(Other definitions for benin that I've seen before include "Nation" , "Country W. of Nigeria" , "Republic in West Africa" , "West African country, formerly French colony of Dahomey" , "West African republic" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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