There was celebration in Kogi State on Wednesday as Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana Plant, and the Jakura community signed a landmark Community Development Agreement (CDA). The agreement, which will run …
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Ogun Town Planners Raise Alarm Over Population Growth Without Infrastructure
The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), Ogun State Chapter, has called for urgent action to tackle the challenge of rapid population growth in many communities without matching infrastructure to …
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Aliko Dangote’s Wealth Hits $29.3bn, Now 72nd Richest Person Globally – Bloomberg
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has seen his personal fortune grow to $29.3 billion as of August 5, 2025, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. This latest ranking places him …
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Dangote Cement Posts N520.5bn Profit in H1 2025
Dangote Cement Plc, Africa’s largest cement producer, has recorded a massive N520.5 billion profit after tax for the first half of 2025, according to its unaudited financial results released to …
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NGX Market Closes Flat Despite N67bn Gain Amid Mixed Sentiment
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) ended trading on a quiet note on Wednesday, gaining N67 billion in market capitalisation, even though overall trading activities dropped significantly. The day’s session reflected …
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Dangote Cement Launches Farmers Empowerment Scheme for 50 Benue Farmers
Dangote Cement Plc has introduced a new Farmers Empowerment Programme in Gboko, Benue State, targeting 50 local farmers to boost food production and improve livelihoods. The initiative, launched in collaboration …
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Equities Market Rebounds as Dangote Cement, 34 Others Push NGX Capitalisation Up by N260 Billion
The Nigerian stock market witnessed a strong rebound on Tuesday as gains in Dangote Cement and 34 other stocks pushed the overall market capitalisation higher by ₦260 billion, showing renewed …
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Nigerian Stock Market Soars to ₦70.5 Trillion, Surpasses Pre-2008 Levels by 347% Amid Institutional Support and Reforms
Sixteen years after the devastating 2008 global financial crisis that sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s capital market, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has not only staged a complete recovery but also posted …
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Ogun Assembly Urges IBEDC to Restore Power to Communities Affected by Dangote Truck Damage
The Ogun State House of Assembly has called on the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) to promptly restore electricity to several communities in Yewa North affected by the destruction of …
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Dangote Cement vs. BUA Cement in Nigeria’s Construction Sector
Cement is an indispensable material in Nigeria’s rapidly expanding construction sector, forming the fundamental component for a vast array of projects, from residential homes and commercial complexes to critical national …