Falling cement prices help ease Ghana's building cost inflation
Declining cement prices continued to ease construction cost pressures in Ghana, with cement recording the lowest YoY inflation rate of any building material category in May 2026...
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HBM Nigeria targets massive 5.5Mt expansion
Newly rebranded HBM Nigeria Plc , formerly Lafarge Africa Plc, has announced an aggressive expansion strategy to add 5.5Mt of cement to Nigeria’s industrial capacity within the ...
New Nigerian cement factory planned following limestone discovery
The government has decided to establish a new cement factory due to challenges associated with reactivating the moribund Nigercem plant in Nkalagu. Governor Nwifuru disclosed th...
Nigerian government urges cement producers to cut prices
Nigeria's Minister of Works, David Umahi, has called on the country's cement producers to reduce cement prices, warning that rising costs are increasing pressure on infrastructu...
Lafarge Africa officially renamed HBM Nigeria
Lafarge Africa Plc has officially changed its name to HBM Nigeria Plc , reflecting changes in its shareholder structure and marking a new phase in the company's development. The...
Ghana Chamber urges sustainable shift to local raw materials
The Chamber of Cement Manufacturers, Ghana has called for a strategic transformation of the national cement industry, urging stakeholders to reduce their heavy reliance on expen...
Dangote Cement enhances fleet safety measures across Nigeria
Dangote Cement Transport has expanded its tech-backed safety programmes. The initiative strengthens governance, accountability, and driver training. Silva announced automated in...
Liberia cement output rises 32.6% in 1Q26
Liberia’s cement production increased by 32.6 per cent QoQ to 0.255Mt in the first quarter of 2026, from 0.193Mt in the previous quarter, according to the Central Bank of Liberi...
Nigeria housing crisis looming as cement prices hit NGN15,000
The Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) has warned of a looming housing crisis as soaring cement prices threaten national homeownership. According to REDAN Pre...
BUA Cement links high Nigerian cement prices to energy and FX costs
BUA Cement has attributed high cement prices in Nigeria to rising energy, transportation and foreign exchange-related costs, despite recent improvements in currency market stabi...