Minister Extols Dangote Cement, Seeks Partnership To Bridge Housing Gap
Minister Extols Dangote Cement, Seeks Partnership To Bridge Housing Gap Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, visits the Exhibition Stand of the Dangote Cement Plc at the ongoing Africa International Housing Show in Abuja...Tuesday. Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has lauded the Dangote Cement Plc for its contributions to the development of the Nigerian economy, urging the company to join hand with the government in bridging the housing gap in the country. Speaking during a tour of the …
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Dangote Cement sets to commission 3Mta grinding plant in Côte d’Ivoire
Dangote Cement sets to commission 3Mta grinding plant in Côte d’Ivoire Management of Dangote Cement has announced that it will commission the 3Mta grinding plant in Côte d’Ivoire by the third quarter of this year, which is expected to strengthen the company’s position in Africa and contribute significantly to its exports. Chief Executive of Dangote Cement, Arvind Pathak, in a note to the Nigerian Stock Exchange, said the company is encouraged by the growth in its export business. He said: “Export volumes from Nigeria increased by 18.2%, with 1…
$100 Billion Investment Agenda: The African Union, GIZ, Sterling One Foundation Rally Private Sector to Invest in Africa's Women and Youth
$100 Billion Investment Agenda: The African Union, GIZ, Sterling One Foundation Rally Private Sector to Invest in Africa's Women and Youth L–R : Dr. Nadi Albino, Deputy Director, UNICEF; Prudence Ngwenya, Director, Women, Gender & Youth Directorate (WGYD), African Union Commission (AUC); Olapeju Ibekwe, CEO, Sterling One Foundation; and Dr. Tobias Thiel, Director, GIZ African Union Portfolio, at the recently held Private Sector Roundtable, co-convened by Sterling One Foundation and the African Union Commission, a pre-summit engagemen…
FirstBank Retains Top Spot as Nigeria’s Best Bank for ESG At 2025 Euromoney Awards
FirstBank Retains Top Spot as Nigeria’s Best Bank for ESG At 2025 Euromoney Awards Lagos, 28 July 2025 – FirstBank, the West African premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, has emerged as Nigeria’s Best Bank for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, held recently in London. This marks FirstBank’s second consecutive win in the ESG category, affirming its leadership in sustainable finance and responsible banking across Nigeria. The Euromoney Award…
Bodo-Bonny Road: Julius Berger defies rains, makes milestone progress on Bodo Bonny Road
Bodo-Bonny Road: Julius Berger defies rains, makes milestone progress on Bodo Bonny Road Leading engineering construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC, last week battled torrential rainfalls amidst construction works on its Bodo-Bonny Road project site. Despite the challenge, the contractors remained undaunted as its workforce pranced on with determination and grit hitting milestone progress along the 35.7km road. Ongoing road embakment works at Bodo-Bonny Road last week Aggresive construction work on the roundabout ahead Bonny Island …
GOVERNOR SOLUDO VISITS HOSPITALS AND CORRECTIONAL CENTRES TO CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY WITH PATIENTS AND INMATES
GOVERNOR SOLUDO VISITS HOSPITALS AND CORRECTIONAL CENTRES TO CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY WITH PATIENTS AND INMATES As Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo celebrated his 65th birthday, he chose to focus the day not on grand ceremonies or personal indulgences, but on humanitarian outreach, highlighting his commitment to the welfare of the people of Anambra State. The Governor's visits to a psychiatric facility in Nawfia, Onitsha Correctional Centre, St. Charles Borromeo Specialist Hospital, Onitsha, and Iyienu Hospital, Ogidi showcased a blend of compas…
Nestlé Nigeria Deepens Grassroots Impact with Women Empowerment Initiative in Agbara
Nestlé Nigeria Deepens Grassroots Impact with Women Empowerment Initiative in Agbara Nestlé Nigeria is proud to announce the expansion of its flagship initiative, Nestlé Empowering Rural Women in Nigeria, to Agbara, Ogun State. Aimed at strengthening small businesses and enhancing livelihoods within rural communities, this program has welcomed 49 new female retailers. Now in its fifth year, the Nestlé Empowering Rural Women in Nigeria project has empowered over 382 women across the country, enabling them to expand their businesses by as much a…
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