dangote cement

The Digest: Cement prices have surged to between N10,500 and N11,000 per bag across Nigeria, leaving builders, block makers, and households struggling with soaring construction costs. Market surveys in Kwara, Abuja, Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, and Lagos show major brands, Dangote, BUA, Lafarge, and...

The Digest: Major cement producers in Nigeria, including Dangote and BUA, have raised the price of a 50kg bag to approximately N10,500, an increase from around N9,800 in December 2025. According to a DAILY POST report, this hike occurs despite previous assurances from industry stakeholders to...

The Digest: In a system where building a nation often feels like bearing its hidden costs, one industrialist points to the structural weight citizens carry. Aliko Dangote has explained that Nigerians pay more for locally produced cement than foreign buyers due to a heavy domestic tax burden...

The Digest: Dangote Cement has opened a N100 billion Commercial Paper offer under its N500 billion program, offering investors yields up to 19% as the cement giant continues to demonstrate robust financial performance despite market challenges. Key Points: The offer runs from November 17-19...

The Digest: MTN Nigeria’s market capitalisation has soared to N10.07 trillion, overtaking Airtel Africa to become the most valuable company on the Nigerian stock market. The increase of N1.45 trillion was driven by a 16.9% surge in MTN’s share price from N410.6 to N480 per share over five...

As Nigeria’s public services face ongoing strain, corporate giants are stepping into roles once held by the government. From free healthcare to community education, 2024’s spike in corporate giving reveals a quiet shift: citizens are turning to companies, not ministries, for support. Key Points...