Security personnel killed in BUA Cement truck ambush
BUA Group has strongly condemned a deadly ambush on 5 September near its cement facility in Okpella, Edo State. The incident claimed the lives of eight Nigeria Security and Civi...
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Lafarge Africa unveils low-carbon ready-mix concrete
The new concrete is designed for use across a wide range of construction projects – from residential projects to transport infrastructure. Speaking at the launch in Abuja, the G...
Huaxin’s acquisition takes the competition to Dangote’s door
Last week Huaxin announced that it had completed the acquisition of Holcim’s 83.81 per cent stake Lafarge Africa , seemingly concluding a US$773m deal for Nigeria’s third-larges...
Holcim completes US$1bn sale of Nigerian operations to Huaxin Cement
Holcim has finalised the divestment of its Nigerian business, selling its entire 83.81 per cent stake in Lafarge Africa PLC to Huaxin Cement . The deal, valued at US$1bn on a 10...
Ghana real estate developers concerned about building material costs
While the price of iron rods has reduced significantly from GHS9000 (US$819.45)/t to GHS7700/t, the price of cement is still the same at most sales points across the country. Cu...
Cement prices threaten Ghana’s housing drive
Ghana’s strengthening currency has brought relief to many sectors, but cement prices remain stubbornly high, creating a major setback for the construction industry. Despite the ...
Senegal’s cement demand expands 9% in June
Cement consumption in Senegal advanced by 8.7 per cent YoY to 567,800t in June 2025 when compared with June 2024, when domestic sales were 522,400t, according to the country’s M...
Dangote wins cement company of the year award
Dangote Cement has been named Cement Company of the Year at the just concluded Africa International Housing Show in Abuja, Nigeria. In a statement from the firm, it was stated t...
Dangote to launch Côte d'Ivoire plant in 3Q25
Dangote Cement Plc has announced plans to commission its 3Mta grinding plant in Côte d’Ivoire by the 3Q25. The facility, will bolster the company’s regional cement production an...
Redecam carries out upgrades in Nigeria
Redecam has successfully completed work at two Nigerian cement plants. During the recent plant shutdowns in collaboration with Lafarge Africa PLC , Redecam has been making upgra...