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Dangote Cement grows revenue to N3.58tn

Dangote Cement Plc has reported a revenue of N3.58tn for the financial year ended December 31, 2024, representing a 62 per cent increase from N2.21tn recorded in 2023. The company’s financial statement, released to the Nigerian Exchange Limited recently, showed that the cost of sales rose by 63.5 per cent to N1.65tn from N1.01tn in...
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FG targets May 2026 to complete Enugu-Onitsha Expressway

The Federal Ministry of Works has set a May 10, 2026, completion deadline for the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, funded by MTN under the Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment (Tax Credit) Scheme. The decision followed a meeting on February 26, 2025, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja with MTN and RCC Company Nig. Ltd to address delays...
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BUA Cement posts N73.91bn profit

BUA Cement Plc has reported a profit after tax of N73.91bn for the financial year ended December 31, 2024, reflecting a 6.4 per cent increase from the N69.45bn recorded in 2023. The company’s annual financial statement, released to the Nigerian Exchange Limited recently, showed a jump in revenue to N876.47bn, representing a 90.5 per cent...
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Real estate firms unveil London boutique apartments

A real estate consultancy firm, Knight Frank, and UK-based residential developer Mount Anvil have unveiled London’s newest boutique development, The Edit, to the Nigerian market. The launch ceremony was held recently in Lagos. Speaking during the launch event, the Senior Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Knight Frank Nigeria, Mr. Frank Okosun, said, “The real...
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Oando wins bid to lease refinery in Trinidad

Oando Plc has been selected as the preferred bidder for the lease of the Guaracara Refinery in Trinidad and Tobago. According to local media reports, Oando defeated Trinidad’s CRO Consortium and INCA Energy, an American company, to win the lease of the refinery. The country’s Minister of Energy, Stuart Young, announced that the decision was...
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MTN reports N400bn loss as naira devaluation hits earnings

MTN Nigeria reported a N400.44bn loss after tax for the year ended December 31, 2024, as the devaluation of the naira drove up foreign exchange losses and weighed on the company’s earnings. The loss, disclosed in the company’s audited financial statements released on Thursday, represents a 192 per cent increase from the N137.02bn loss recorded...
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DLM Securities unveils e-trade platform for market access

A fixed-income and equities market maker on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, DLM Securities, unveiled its e-trade platform for stock trading in the capital market on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. The platform is an innovative online trading portal designed to provide retail and institutional investors with a seamless, efficient, and user-friendly experience in stock trading. It...
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Suspend Dstv price hike, govt orders MultiChoice

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has directed MultiChoice Nigeria, the operator of DStv and GOtv, to suspend its planned subscription price hike pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation into the company’s proposed tariff adjustment. The consumer watchdog disclosed the directive in a statement signed by its Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu,...
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Essence of CBN’s decision on naira stability, inflation

SAMI TUNJI explores the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recent monetary policy as it relates to stabilisation of the naira and curbing of inflation The Central Bank of Nigeria and its Monetary Policy Committee have taken decisive steps to stabilise the naira and curb inflation, signalling a shift in the country’s macroeconomic landscape. At the 299th...
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Jobberman, experts task businesses on growth amid uncertainty

Jobberman in collaboration with industry and economic experts have advised business executives to adopt high agency, strategic adaptability, and proactive planning to navigate the economic uncertainties of 2025. Speaking at the Jobberman Business Breakfast for C-Suite Executives in Lagos on Thursday, they outlined actionable strategies for sustainability and growth amid evolving challenges. Managing Director of...
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