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28.03.2025 15:49Nigerian Senate halts sale of Lafarge to Chinese firm
The Senate has directed the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) to stop the planned sale of Lafarge Cement Plc to a Chinese company, citing national security and economic sovereignty concerns
Region: Nigeria
African industrialist Aliko Dangote revealed plans to build a seaport and expand cement production in Ogun State during a meeting with state officials
Region: Nigeria
10.03.2025 16:17Nigeria signs 3 million-tonne Kebbi cement plant deal
The Kebbi Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MSM Cement Ltd. to establish a cement factory with a capacity of three million tonnes per annum in the state
Region: Nigeria
06.03.2025 10:40Cement factory takes off with drilling in Nigeria
Bauchi State Government in partnership with Resident Cement Factory Limited, has commenced the construction of a 10 million metric ton capacity Cement company located in Diji Village in Gwana District in Alkaleri Local Government Area of the State worth $1.5 billion
Region: Nigeria
18.02.2025 17:52Lafarge Africa partners with Lagos govt to convert non-recyclable waste into alternative fuel
The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lafarge Africa PLC to use non-recyclable combustible waste as an alternative fuel
Region: Nigeria
03.12.2024 16:33Holcim signs agreement to sell its Nigerian business
Holcim has signed an agreement with Huaxin Cement Ltd to sell its entire 83.81 % shareholding in Lafarge Africa PLC, at an equity value of USD 1 billion on a 100 % basis
Region: Nigeria
02.08.2024 16:12New $1.5bn Mangal cement plant launches in Kogi (Nigeria)
With a production capacity of 200 trucks of cement daily, the facility is expected to create 10,000 direct jobs and numerous indirect employment opportunities
Region: Nigeria