MURTALA MUHAMMED INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO UNDERGO US $38M REHABILITATION
The Federal Government of Nigeria has revealed plans to invest US $38m in rehabilitation of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos […]
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CHINA HARBOUR NAMED INVESTOR FOR NEW NIGERIAN PORT
China’s champion international port builder, China Harbour Engineering Co, has been named as core investor in a major new deepwater […]
NIQS TABLES AGENDA FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY REFORM
Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) is proposing a new set of guidance to overhaul the nation’s construction industry. They […]
Nigeria to construct a new modern City
Nigeria is set to construct a new modern city costing US $249m, in the North West Quadrant of the Lekki […]
Nigeria completes construction of 8 multi-million dollar power plants
Nigeria has successfully completed 8 multi-million power plants under the Federal Government’s National Independent Power Project (NIPP) aimed at increasing electricity […]
Nigeria set to construct 30MW solar power plant
Nigeria is set to construct 30MW solar power plant in Kaduna State, following a signed agreement between DLO Energy Resources Group, a South […]
Nigerian tycoon Abdulsamad Rabiu gains $650 million after cement firm merger
Nigerian cement and sugar tycoon Abdulsamad Rabiu has become at least $650 million richer after merging Kalambaina Cement, a subsidiary company of […]
Why buildings collapse in Nigeria, by Society of Engineers
Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has blamed constant collapse of buildings in the country on absence of law to regulate […]
Nigeria: why four-storey building collapsed in Abuja
A panel set up by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to investigate the cause of building collapse which took […]
Nigeria to invest US $1bn in bridging housing deficit
The government of Nigeria through the Family Homes Fund (FHF) intends to invest US $1bn over the next five years […]
Nigeria: Buhari Commissions N216 Billion Port Harcourt Airport Terminal
President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday inaugurated the $600 million (N216billion) Port Harcourt International Airport terminal funded by the Export-Import Bank of […]
Nigeria to construct 1400 affordable housing units
Nigeria is set to construct 1400 affordable housing units following the US $10m committed by the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) […]
Phase one of Nigeria’s 1,800 unit homes to be completed by year-end
Nigeria is set to complete 86 units of the Emoten gardens in Edo state by end of this year. This […]
Nigeria commences construction of 308 km rural roads
Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has inaugurated the construction and rehabilitation of 308 km of rural roads across the state […]
Nigeria: FHA to Build Diaspora City in 7 States
The MD/CEO, Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Prof. Mohammed Al-Amin, has announced plans to build a Diaspora City in seven states […]
Nigeria completes 88 road projects in line with 2017 budget
Over 88 capital road projects in Nigeria that were captured in 2017 budget nationwide have been completed. This is according […]
Nigeria: N100 billion required to complete East-West Road
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, and his Niger Delta counterpart, Usani Uguru Usani, said about N100 billion is required […]
Nigeria pledges US $62.3m for Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta expressway project
The Federal Government has pledged early completion of Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta expressway at the cost of US $62.3m to hasten socio-economic growth […]
Nigeria: FG approves N307bn for East-West, other roads
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Usani Usani has disclosed that the Federal Government has now approved N307 billion for […]
Ibeto Cement plans public listing with $850m investment deal with Milost
Nigerian billionaire businessman, Cletus Ibeto, is planning to expand his cement business, Ibeto Cement Company Limited, to the global market. […]
US company offers $10bn to take over Nigeria’s coastal railway from Chinese
Ameri Metro, a US company set up to invest in high-speed rail schemes, has offered to make $10bn available for […]
Nigeria requires N3.65 trillion annually to address housing deficit
Former MD of the Nigeria Mortgage Refinance Company, Professor Charles Inyangete, has disclosed that to forestall a housing crisis in […]
Dangote outlines $20bn planned investments in Nigeria
Africa’s richest man and Nigerian business magnate, Aliko Dangote has outlined a five-year investment plan that that will spur industrial […]
Nigeria: building collapse – engineers want National Assembly to pass bill to check contractors
Structural engineers have appealed to the National Assembly (NASS) to propose and pass a bill which would check careless use […]
Nigeria: 3rd Mainland Bridge to undergo US $52.6m rehabilitation
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) of Nigeria has approved the rehabilitation of the 3rd Mainland Bridge in Lagos, Nigeria. The […]
Impairments push Lafarge Africa to 2017 loss, shares sink
A 33 billion naira ($105 million) write down on Lafarge Africa’s (WAPCO.LG) operations in South Africa and Nigeria pushed the […]
Dangote hailed over longest concrete road project in Nigeria
As Nigeria’s longest rigid pavement road project inches closer to completion, motorists travelling from the North to the South have […]
Abdulsamad Rabiu plans to list BUA Cement on stock exchange
Abdulsamad Rabiu, the Nigerian multi-millionaire founder of BUA Group, an industrial conglomerate with interests in cement manufacturing, sugar refining and […]
Expansion: Dangote Cement mulls N200bn bonds
Dangote Cement Plc said it has obtained approval from Nigerian regulators to issue N300 billion ($833 million) in local-currency bonds […]
Nigeria set to construct 3,500 Housing Units in 2018
The Nigerian government is planning to construct 3,500 housing units this year; this is after the Federal government made provisions […]
Nigeria: Lagos seals off RCCG, hotel, others over illegal construction of building
Officials of the Lagos State Building Control Agency, (LASBCA), have sealed the zonal headquarters of the Redeemed Christian Church of […]
Nigeria: 6 trapped in Anambra building collapse
Six persons were reportedly trapped when a two storey building collapsed in Aguleri-otu in Anambra East local government area of […]
Opening of Nigeria’s new Abuja Airport terminal to be delayed
The opening of the New Abuja Airport Terminal in Nigeria is likely to be delayed despite the tremendous work already […]
Nigeria requires US $40 billion to complete the Lagos-Ibadan railway project
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, says the Federal Government of Nigeria needs US $40bn to finance the ongoing Lagos-Ibadan railway […]
Dangote: Only African in Bloomberg 50 list of year’s most influential people
Dangote’s contribution to the world this year revolves around his dynamic attention to lessen food imports into his own country […]
Dangote Partners with Jumia to sell Cement online
In a new move designed to reduce price and ease logistics inherent in the purchase of its products, the management of Dangote Cement Plc has signed a pact with the foremost e-commerce platform Jumia Nigeria to offer for sale its cement to customers online.
Wärtsilä to build utility-scale solar power plant in Nigeria
Technology group Wärtsilä has been awarded the engineering, procurement and construction contract for its first utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant, in Nigeria. The 75MW plant is being developed […]
Nigeria: Govt to revise national building code
The Minister of State for Power, Works and Housing, Suleiman Hassan Zarma, has said that the national building code is being revised to curb the incessant cases of building collapse in the country.
Nigeria’s Gelegele Seaport development progressing
Work on the Gelegele Seaport is progressing as there is sufficient economic justification for its development. According to Edo State […]
Nigeria: four-storey building collapses in Lagos
A four-Storey building under construction along Herbert Macaulay way Ebute-Metta, Lagos Mainland collapsed on Wednesday morning. The building, according to […]
Dangote Cement strengthen Pan-African volume operations in Congo
Leading pan African cement manufacturer, the Dangote Cement has maintained its strong hold in the Nigeria domestic cement market accounting […]
Conflicting figures may worsen Nigeria’s housing crisis beyond 2050
Nigerian cities are becoming new homes to rural migrants every day. As such, experts are now questioning the 17m estimated […]
Lafarge Africa seeks approval to launch 132 bln naira rights issue
Lafarge Africa is expecting regulatory approval from Nigerian authorities for a 131.65 billion naira ($431.43 million) rights issue as it […]
Nigeria needs $16bn to construct, modernise rail lines
The Nigerian government needs about $16 billion to construct and modernise major rail lines, an official said. This was revealed […]
Cement makers move to popularize concrete road techology
Cement manufacturers have embarked on concrete road projects in some parts of the country to put Nigeria on the global […]
China to build US$5.8 Billion Hydropower plant in Nigeria
The government of Nigeria has announced the award of a $5.8 billion contract to build the largest power plant in the country. […]
Nigeria’s Shoreline Energy signs $300m gas deal with Shell
Nigerian energy company Shoreline has signed a $300-million agreement with the local unit of Shell to develop gas infrastructure around the commercial capital, Lagos, both companies said on […]
Nigeria: Construction begins on the Murtala Muhammed Airport Road
Construction works on the Murtala Muhammed Airport Road in Lagos, Nigeria has begun. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria(FAAN) has warned […]
Africa’s transport leaders drive free trade agenda
National development across Africa continues to support the commitment undertaken by the 54 members of the African Union in Addis […]
Nigeria: Govt Approves $5.7bn for 3,050MW Mambilla Electricity Project
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, approved $5.792 billion for the construction of the 3,050-MW […]
Lagos begins demolition of 114 distressed buildings
As a measure to stem cases of collapsed building in Lagos state, the government, yesterday, commenced demolition of 114 identified distressed buildings in the state.
Nigeria’s National Housing Scheme begins in 33 states
The Federal Government of Nigeria recently commenced construction of houses in 33 states for workers under its National Housing Scheme […]
Nigeria’s housing threatened by soaring building materials prices
Prices of building materials in Nigeria continue to rise to levels that are unaffordable to a large number of people […]
Nigeria: $1.5 Bn set aside for urban water projects
The Nigerian government has released $1.5Bn to the urban water sanitation sector through the National Urban Water Reform says the […]
Dangote Group promises to power outage in Kano, Nigeria
Nigeria’s Dangote Group has signed an MOU with the Kano State Government for the proposed 100MW Dangote-Black Rhino Solar Power Plant at […]
Nigeria: four killed as building collapses in Imo
Four occupants of a two-storey building in c, the Imo State capital died after the building collapsed in the early […]
Nigeria: construction of Atlantic Resort to start in November
Real estate development company, Grenadines Homes, will kick-start its stunning flagship project, The Atlantic Resort in Lagos, Nigeria in November. […]
Lafarge Africa restates commitment to renewable energy
Lafarge Africa, a leading cement manufacturer in Nigeria, has restated its commitment to using renewable energy to enhance sustainable development of the construction industry and protection of the environment.
Mortgage firms to improve access to affordable housing in Nigeria
In a bid to improve access to quality affordable housing market, Nigeria Mortgage Refinance Company (NMRC)andAlpha Mead Development Company (AMDC) has signed […]
Lafarge to merge Nigerian units to simplify ownership structure
Lafarge Africa is consolidating its businesses on the continent to simplify its ownership structure and operations, its head of strategy told Reuters […]
Dangote sells $236m stake in cement firm to foreign buyers
Nigeria’s Dangote Industries Limited has sold a 2.3% stake in Dangote Cement to foreign buyers in a stock market deal valued at 86.1 billion naira ($236 million).
Dangote Cement shares trade in off-market deals worth $236m
Some 416-million shares in Dangote Cement have been traded at 210 naira each in off-market deals valued at 86.1-billion naira ($236-million), traders […]
Nigerian stocks hit 2-year high on earnings hopes
Nigerian stocks climbed to more than two year highs on Monday, lifted by gains in Dangote Cement as investors piled into the shares in anticipation of its half-year earnings.
Nigeria: AMCON takes over of Gateway Portland Cement
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has taken possession of Gateway Portland Cement, following a court order against the […]
Nigeria: mother, daughter die in another collapsed building in Lagos
A woman and her daughter died on Saturday in a collapsed building at Abule-Egba, a Lagos suburb, according to the […]
Lafarge returns to profit with N19.7b in H1 2017
Lafarge Africa Plc has recorded a profit after tax of N19.7 billion for the first half of 2017, a complete […]
Holcim to wind up Nigerian company next month
Holcim Nigeria plans to pass a resolution next month to dissolve the company after its Swiss-based parent firm merged with French rival Lafarge two […]
Dangote Cement aims to double size of Africa plants in 3 years
Nigeria’s Dangote Cement plans to invest about $4 billion in the next two to three years to nearly double its […]
Global rating agencies rate Dangote Cement high
Two global rating agencies-Moody’s Investors Service and Global Credit Ratings (GCR), have rated Dangote Cement high for its financial strength […]
Nigerian university expansion project receives AfDB loan
The African Development Bank (AfDB) last month signed agreements for a corporate loan to finance the expansion of Afe Babalola University (ABUAD), in Ado Ekiti, Nigeria. The expansion project consists […]
Nigeria: Andp to build 5,000 houses for less privileged
Foundations for the construction of about 5,000 houses with skill acquisition centres have been laid for the less privileged by […]
Nigeria renews focus on renewable energy
Nigeria will now focus on renewable energy with special emphasis on rural areas, the country’s acting president has announced. Yemi […]
Housing problem in Nigeria gets World Bank intervention
The World Bank and International Development Association (IDA) have set aside $300m to fast-track provision of housing to the expanding Nigerian population. The […]
Nigeria: 3 die as 4-storey building collapses in Anambra
Three persons died in the early hours of Tuesday when a four-storey building collapsed in Okeani village, Oko community in […]
Nigeria’s steady economic recovery signals opportunity for property sector
While Nigeria’s economic downturn created adverse conditions for international companies operating in the country, leading construction and property solutions company, […]
Nigerian wins the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation
Nigerian systems engineer Godwin Benson has won £25 000 as the winner of the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. He developed an online digital platform called Tuteria, which links […]
Dangote Cement’s N144.8bn dividend delights shareholders
Shareholders of Dangote Cement were full of praise for the board, management and staff of the company after approving the […]
Nigeria: Kwara to build 30,000 houses in 2 years
The Kwara State government has reaffirmed its determination to bridge the 200,000 housing deficit in the state. The Commissioner for […]
Nigeria: Govt to float N600 billion bond to offset construction debt
Discussions have reached an advanced stage between the Federal Government and the Federation of Construction Industry (FOCI) to settle the […]
Lafarge Africa plans to raise equity after 2016 losses
Lafarge Africa wants to raise 140-billion naira ($445.9-million) in fresh equity and convert some loans into shares as part of a […]
Nigeria to exploit vast solar resources
Nigeria is poised to capitalise on its tremendous solar energy potential by scaling up the deployment of off-grid generation and mini-grid systems. This will […]
Dangote Cement grows Q1 profit by 34%
Dangote Cement has released its first quarter results to the Nigerian Stock Exchange, posting a 33.7% Profit After Tax increase […]
Nigeria: two dead, scores injured as building collapses in Lagos
Scores of construction workers were injured and two killed on 27 April when a two-storey building undergoing construction in NICON […]
Nigeria: stakeholders want standard enforcement body on block-making industry
Bricks or blocks are important for any building; be it residential or commercial. There are different types of concrete blocks […]
Nigerian minister urges builders to construct better after spate of collapsing buildings
Nigeria is concerned after a spate of collapsing buildings, which a government minister blamed on a lack of commitment to quality […]
Nigeria: Aliko Dangote – the African icon at 60!
Forbes described him as “the face of new Nigeria”. In reality, this doesn’t even begin to sum up the essence […]
Nigerian govt approves N80 billion for road construction
The federal government last Wednesday approved N80 billion for the construction of roads across 12 states. The government also approved […]
Nigeria to begin work on 38-km Lagos bridge this year
The government of Lagos State has announced that a 38-km, four-lane road bridge is to be built across the Lagos lagoon to ease congestion on crossings between Lagos Island and the rest of the city.
Dangote, Sinotruck to build $100m truck assembly plant in Nigeria
The Dangote Group, a Nigerian multinational industrial conglomerate, plans to establish a $100-million vehicle assembly plant project, in Lagos, Nigeria.
Nigeria: 16,000 workers to benefit from FISH scheme
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF), Winifred Oyo-Ita said about 16,000 Federal Civil Servants who participated in the Federal Integrated Staff Housing (FISH) Property Fair would benefit from the first phase of the mass housing scheme.
Bolloré Logistics secures cement plant projects in Nigeria and South Africa
Bolloré Logistics teams recently secured two key cement plant construction projects in Nigeria and South Africa with one of the largest cement plant production companies in China.
Nigerian government determined to make buildings safer
The recent collapse of a church building that killed scores of people in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, during a service […]
Another Nigerian building collapse kills two and injures 17
Barely nine days after Reigners Church Building collapsed in Uyo and 31 persons lost their lives, Akwa Ibom State was […]
Nigeria: church building collapses in Uyo
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel and members of the state executive council, narrowly escaped death when a church building collapsed.
Dangote, Nigerian Govt sign N11.5 billion concrete road project
Work is to commence in full as the Dangote Group and the Federal Government signed a landmark contract document, yesterday, in Abuja.
Dangote to Employ 200,000 Nigerians by 2020
Dangote Group said on Tuesday it was planning to invest over $20 billion (N630.5 billion) and engage over 200,000 more […]
Nigeria: Lafarge empowers host communities in Ogun State
In a country where relations between manufacturing concerns and the communities in which they operate are often tense, Lafarge Africa Plc has sought to ensure that its host communities benefit from its presence.
Nigeria to generate electricity from solid waste
Malam Ahmed Salihu, Director of Environment, Kaduna State Ministry for Environment, says plans to generate electricity from solid waste have progressed and the plan will transform waste into huge employment opportunities.
Nigerian government completes Galma Dam, eyes 1.1m job opportunities
Nigeria’s Minister of Water Resources, Engr. Suleiman H. Adamu, has said that the completed Galma dam in the Soba Local Government Area of Kaduna State could create job opportunities for over 1.1 million people living within its environs.
General Electric to invest US$150m in Nigeria
US industrial firm General Electric plans to invest around US$150-million in Nigeria by 2017, a senior executive said on Monday.
Nigeria pays N8 Billion to Indigenous Contractors
Governor Abdullah Umar Ganuje has released the sum of N8billion to 500 indigenous contractors as part of outstanding debt owed […]
Sokoto Cement declares N1.2 billion profit for 2015
The Cement Company of Northern Nigeria (CCNN) also called Sokoto Cement, has declared the sum of N1.2 billion profit after […]
Lafarge Africa to list 413.2m acquisition shares
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) granted approval to Lafarge Africa to issue and list 413.18 million ordinary shares to acquire […]
Cement prices rise by 40% in Nigeria
Prices of various brands of cement skyrocketed overnight across the country putting builders and suppliers under unexpected pressure. Brands of cement […]
Three-storey building collapses at Nigerian University
A three-storey building at the Kano University of Science and Technology Wudil, Kano state collapsed yesterday but the Vice Chancellor […]
Construction of a million houses in Nigeria gains momentum
In line with its commitment to construct one million houses in Nigeria and to make them affordable, CMB Building Maintenance and Investment Company Limited […]
Construction of Nigerian shopping malls increase significantly
Construction of shopping malls in Nigeria has increased substantially while there is a decrease in mall construction in South Africa a report by […]
Prices of cement-based products increase rapidly in Nigeria
Dreams of lower construction costs have again become a nightmare, due to increases in the prices of cement-based products affected […]
China to build a US$11bn Lagos coastal railway line
According to Construction Review Online, Nigeria and China have concluded a contract agreement worth US$11.117bn for the construction of the […]
New airport terminal in Nigeria will boost service delivery
Construction of a new airport terminal at Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) in Ikeja in Lagos is nearing completion and is […]
Nigerian construction sector to expand radically by 2020
A recent Trimetricreport has indicated that the construction industry in Nigeria is expected to expand from 2016 to 2020 with its output […]
Dangote Cement appoints Dorothy Ufot as non-executive director
Dangote Cement PLC, Africa’s largest cement producer, has appointed Dorothy Udeme Ufot, SAN, as an independent non-executive director. Ufot, one […]
Nigerian cement manufacturers seek policy framework on concrete pavements
To attract investments in the construction sector, aid local content and improve capacity utilisation in the cement-manufacturing sector, major cement […]
One million housing units needed to reduce deficit
During the Shelter Afrique 35th AGM and Symposium in Abuja, President Muhammadu Buhari stated that Nigeria required one million housing […]
Nigeria begins production of cement to road construction
Nigeria’s minister for Minister of Science and Technology Dr Ogbonnaya Onu has said research is ongoing to explore possibilities of producing cement […]
Nigeria: FHA begins construction of 30,000 housing units
The Federal Housing Authority of Nigeria in partnership with the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), have commenced construction of 30,000 housing units in Nigeria.
Major international airport in Nigeria to undergo runway repairs
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has revealed plans to shut down a major international airport in Nigeria for runway […]
Stakeholders back use of concrete for Nigerian roads
The ray of hope was given over the weekend by the combined delegation from the Federal Ministry of Works, Power […]
Baro port in Nigeria nears completion
The construction work on Baro port in Nigeria is 98% complete. Ibrahim ShuaibuVulegbo, the technical officer in charge of the […]
Nigeria: Govt’s directive threatens Cross River’s US$3.5 billion super highway, seaport projects
The $3.5 billion super highway and the Bakassi deep seaport projects are hitting strong brick walls as investors and financial […]
International aviation body wants airports in Nigeria fenced
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to fence airports in Nigeria to ensure safety and check
Nigeria: Ashakacem begins N700-million concrete road in Gombe
A subsidiary of Lafarge Africa Plc, and member of LafargeHolcim, Ashaka Cement Plc has flagged-off an eight kilometres concrete road […]
Ghana: govt to restrict cement imports from Nigeria, China
Africa’s leading cement manufacturer, Dangote Company and other cement importers are in for tougher times in Ghana, following plans by […]
Construction workers in Nigeria down tools
Construction works in Nigeria have come to a halt following an indefinite strike by workers in the construction sector allied […]
Dangote cement profit rises as volumes, Nigeria sales increase
Dangote Cement, Africa’s largest producer of the building material, said full-year profit rose 15% as a price cut in its home market of Nigeria
Dangote Cement Plan to Build Two New Plants Lifts Nigerian Bourse
Announcement by Dangote Cement that it plans to build two new cement plants in Nigeria lifted the country’s stock exchange on […]
Major road being constructed in Nigeria gets financial boost
A major road being constructed in Nigeria has received a major boost after Energy firm LNG Limited committed to provide […]
Nigeria: Navy to partner UN Habitat in provision of 20,000 houses
As part of efforts to address the shortage of accommodation for officers and ratings of the Nigerian Navy, the Chief […]
Gov’t endorses Nigerian billionaire’s investment plan
The Government of Liberia has endorsed a proposal by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote to construct a 20-megawatt power plant in […]
All systems go for Nigeria’s path-finding gas power plant, Azura
Twenty international banks and equity funders have committed $900m to the Azura-Edo Independent Power Project, a 450MW gas-fired open-cycle power […]
Africa’s richest man will fix Nigeria’s chronic fuel crisis
After waiting in line for more than four hours to buy gasoline in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, taxi driver Adebayo Olawole […]
Economy: Dangote urges Nigerians to be patient
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has urged Nigerians to be patient with the present administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. […]
Tiger Brands to sell stake in Nigerian unit to Dangote Industries
South Africa’s Tiger Brands said it would sell its 65.7% stake in its loss-making Nigerian division to Dangote Industries Limited […]
Ajah, Abule Egba get flyover bridges
The Lagos state government has approved the construction of flyover bridges for two of the state’s high-density traffic zones – […]
Lafarge Africa reveals plans for housing in Nigeria
Lafarge Africa Plc has revealed plans to construct studio apartments suited to the budget of low income earners in Nigeria. […]
Major Cargo airport in Nigeria ready to be constructed
A US$100.51m cargo airport in Nigeria will be constructed in Nasarawa State, Governor Tanko Al-makura, has said. The governor was […]
Sinoma signs contract for cement production line in Nigeria
Sinoma International Engineering Co. Ltd. (ZCDRI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Sinoma International, has signed a 6000 tpd cement production […]
Spain to construct 100MW Power Plant in Nigeria
A Spanish company will construct a 100MW Photovoltaic Power Plant in Nigeria, Alfonso Sebastian, the Spanish ambassador to Nigeria has […]
Lafarge Africa’s profit decrease by 7%
The Nigerian Stock Exchange today published Lafarge Africa’s financial result for the nine months period ending 30th September 2015 which […]
Lafarge Africa commits N200m for road reconstruction
Moved by the poor state of a portion of Lagos – Abeokuta expressway, the multinational cement firm, Lafarge Africa Plc, […]
Cement makers up local inputs
The cement and ceramics sector in Nigeria has shown that local manufacturers have the capacity and commitment to leverage locally […]
Maiduguri Airport in Nigeria set for reconstruction
Maiduguri Airport in Nigeria is set to undergo reconstruction two years after it was shut down over terrorism fears. Kashim […]
Nigeria set to host Africa’s biggest deep sea port in Lagos
Nigeria set to host Africa’s biggest deep sea port in Lagos, the Badagry Port on 1,000+ hectares in Badagry. According […]
LafargeHolcim merger set for positive impact on Nigeria
Last Wednesday, LafargeHolcim officially launched its merger and announced key elements of its future ambitions. The merger places the group […]
Meet the front-runners of Africa’s construction industry
The African Construction Expo and Totally Concrete West Africa 2015 is gearing up for an exceptional event on 1-3 September […]
Dangote expansion plans for Cameroon cement plant
Aliko Dangote, has disclosed the company’s fresh investment drive towards expanding the output from its Douala plant, Cameroon, from the […]
Lagos sets the scene for 2015 Totally Concrete West Africa
West Africa is gearing up for massive growth in urbanisation and infrastructure development. As West Africa’s economic epicentre, Lagos, is poised […]
Nigeria receives US$553.3m financial boost for proposed Calabar Seaport
The proposed Calabar Deep Seaport in Nigeria has received US$553.3m from the Broad Spectrum Industrial Services towards financing the project. […]
Totally Concrete West Africa set for bigger and better opportunities
The African Construction and Totally Concrete West Africa Conference and Expo will focus on preparing for development and urbanisation in […]
Construction industry shines in West Africa
West Africa is gearing up for massive growth in urbanisation and infrastructure development. Having overtaken East Africa by attracting 23% […]
Nigeria confirm sites for planned nuclear power plants
Nigeria has selected two sites for its planned nuclear power plants, as it tries to end decades of electricity blackouts […]
Call for Papers – shape the West African construction sectors!
The African Construction and Totally Concrete West Africa Conference and Expos taking place on 1 – 3 September 2015 are designed […]
How far has Nigeria gone in Ensuring Sustainable Construction?
Built Environment is the slogan The need to protect the built environment in the face of infrastructural development has been […]
Nigerian minister elected as African Development Bank president
Nigeria’s Agriculture Minister Akinwumi Adesina won an election on Thursday to be the new president of the African Development Bank […]
Nigerian entrepreneurs discover solution for housing shortage
Nigeria, with a population of over 170 million people, is facing a national housing deficit of about 17.5 million units, […]
Lafarge set to build 500 new housing units in Nigeria
Lafarge Africa Plc has announced it will soon start construction of 500 housing units in the Federal Capital Territory on […]
Nigeria’s Dangote Cement says Q1 pretax profit rises 32%
Nigeria’s Dangote Cement said on Thursday its first quarter pretax profit rose 32.3% to 70.16 billion naira ($354 million), compared […]
South African businesses in Nigeria at risk
The South African government has been given 48 hours to stop xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals and their shops or […]
Nigeria, Russian company in power plant talks
Talks are ongoing between the government of Nigeria and Rasatom, a Russian company, to build nuclear power plants in Nigeria. […]
Building collapses: ‘Not everybody is able to build a decent building’
Following recent building collapses in Nigeria and South Africa, we interview Professor Mark Alexander who reminds us that building is […]
Eko Atlantic City’s phase I development plan launched Design of Eko Atlantic City
South Energyx Nigeria Ltd, the developer and city planning company for Eko Atlantic City has unveiled the development plan for […]
Survey shows growing importance of Nigeria
A survey of 206 African business executives shows that the revenue and profit contribution from the continent is expected to […]
Election uncertainty, oil price kill construction in Nigeria
Political uncertainty over Nigeria’s election on Saturday and economic turmoil from low oil prices have slashed revenues and triggered layoffs […]
Lafarge Africa 2014 pretax profit down 36%
Lafarge Africa, the Nigerian arm of world biggest cement firm, Lafarge, said on Friday that 2014 pretax profit fell 35.9% […]
Nigeria: Construction of Abuja City Centre to cost US$3.5bn
Construction work on the Abuja City Centre in Nigeria will commence in May and cost up to US$3.5b, says the […]
Bukham to undertake a US$ 493.71m construction project in Nigeria
An MOU has been signed between the Anambra State Government in Nigeria and the Nigerian Bukham Group to construct 20,000 […]
Nigeria slashes 2015 budget
Nigeria has more than halved capital expenditure to less than 10% of 2015 spending, axing badly needed infrastructure investment due […]
Fuel price warning
Falling oil prices also had a negative impact, noted Jammine. “We are losing out because Oil prices could bounce back […]
African economies ‘could be hurt by China slowdown’
International Monetary Fund head Christine Lagarde has warned that African economies could be hurt by a slowdown in China’s economy […]
Dangote Cement appoints ex-Holcim India head CEO
Dangote Cement Plc (DANGCEM), Africa’s biggest producer of the building material, hired Onne van der Weijde as chief executive officer, its outgoing CEO said.
Nigeria to invest in ship building and dockyard facility
Nairda Limited has been awarded a US$219.85m contract to construct ship building and dockyard facilities in Nigeria.The company will be […]
Ashaka Cement shareholders in Pan-African opportunity
Chairman of Lafarge Africa Plc Chief Olusegun Osunkeye has said that the ongoing Mandatory Tender Offer (MTO) will provide minority shareholders of Ashaka Cement
Dangote Cement, subsidiaries get SON quality, safety certification
The Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has approved the quality, environmental and safety measures put in place by the Dangote […]
Foreign firms partner to build Abuja Centenary City
As an emerging city, Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria, continues to be a massive construction site that parades […]
Lafarge Africa to make offer to Ashaka Cement
Lafarge Africa is to make an offer worth about $122 million to buy out minority shareholders in its Nigerian business […]
Nigeria approves $5.7bn construction spend
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved over $5.7 billion (N430.5 billion) for the construction of 17 roads and bridges […]
Doing business in West Africa
West Africa is building! We interview Bethwell Mnyamana who is currently at the Totally Concrete West Africa event in Lagos, Nigeria […]
Lafarge Africa CEO talks about Nigeria commitments
Guillaume Roux, Group Managing Director/CEO of Lafarge Africa Plc, in this interview with some journalists in France, speaks on the […]
Nigeria coastal rail line: Govt signs $11.97b contract with China
The planned 1,402 km coastal rail line from Lagos to Calabar got underway last week, with the signing of $11.97 […]
Urbanisation sparks new construction training platform in Lagos
The Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI) and the Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (NICE) are hosting a unique […]
Tanzania to ‘double cement output’
Tanzania expects to double its cement production in the next few years as new factories come on-stream to satisfy growing […]
Nigeria set to have international cement research centre
Nigeria is set to become one of the six countries to have international cement research centres from Lafarge, a global leader in cement, aggregates and concrete making.
Nigerian business moguls lead Africa’s 50 richest to new heights
At the top is cement tycoon Aliko Dangote of Nigeria, joined on the list of Africa’s 50 Richest by 12 other countrymen.
Lafarge secures cement price change on viable market demand
Lafarge Africa, has anchored any possible price reduction of its products on market forces, insisting that only viable market demand […]
Cement price cut ‘not for monopoly’
As stakeholders across the country continue to hail Dangote Group over the price slash in cement, the company yesterday stated that the measure was not meant to promote monopolistic tendencies.
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Totally Concrete West Africa will give you access to West Africa’s foremost users and producers of cement and concrete and offers technical training opportunities that will
Arab Contractors to double businesses in Nigeria by end 2016
Arab Contractors (AC), Egypt’s leading construction firm is planning to double its business ventures in Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria to […]
SERAs 2014: Lafarge Africa emerges first runner-up
Lafarge Africa Plc, emerged the overall first runner-up with six nominations at the 8th Nigeria Corporate Social Responsibility Awards (SERAs) […]
Bua to set up US$500-m cement plant in Nigeria
Bua Group International is planning to invest in a new cement plant that will be expected to have a 3-Mt/yr production capacity.
Nigeria boosts water supply with more dam construction projects
The Minister of Water Resources, Sarah Reng Ochekp has said that the Federal government is undertaking 149 dam projects and […]
2 weeks left to meet West Africa’s leading producers of cement & concrete
There are only 2 weeks left to register for Totally Concrete West Africa! Why you cannot afford to miss this […]
Lafarge Nigeria to take complete control of United Cement
A Nigerian unit of France’s Lafarge said on Monday it had entered into an agreement with Flour Mills of Nigeria […]
Cement price slash still not common
A 50kg bag of cement still sells for an average of N1,750 in Lagos, despite last week’s announcement of reduction […]
Dangote Cement to slow capex in 2015
Dangote Cement, Nigeria’s biggest listed company, expects to slow its capital spending next year to around $700-million, as it completes […]
Lafarge Africa announces Adepeju Adebajo, Anders Kristiansson directors
Lafarge Africa Plc appointed Adepeju Adebajo and Anders Kristiansson to its board on 27 October 2014. Adebajo is currently MD WAPCO […]
Dangote cuts cement price down to N1,000 per bag
In a move that will raise the stakes in the rapidly evolving Nigerian cement market, leading cement manufacturer, Dangote Cement […]
Lafarge Africa: 378% loss in nine months
Lafarge Africa on Wednesday published its nine months 2014 consolidated results for its Nigerian and South African businesses for the […]
Exclusive tour of Nigeria’s Eko Atlantic City construction site
Totally Concrete West Africa offers first hand viewing of construction science, concrete technology and local building practices in Lagos State, […]
Dangote launches cement grade sensitisation campaign
Dangote Cement has described its current campaign on how to guard against building collapse across the country as part of its corporate social reasonability project.
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Totally Concrete West Africa offers first hand viewing of construction science, concrete technology and local building practices in Lagos State, Nigeria with an exclusive technical tour
Infrastructure development for Nigeria’s greater Port Harcourt takes shape
Nigeria’s status as Africa’s largest economy has underlined the need to expedite infrastructure development in the country to meet the needs […]
Cement leads non-metallic products sector
Cement is leading the chase in Nigeria’s non-metallic products sector, which also includes ceramics, chalk and glass. Total output in […]
Nigeria to reconstruct and expand Lagos-Badagry Expressway
Reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Lagos-Badagry Road will involve expanding it from four to 10 lanes. The Federal Government will […]
New cement plant could alter Nigeria’s duopoly
Nigeria’s newest cement operator, the International Cement Company Limited (ICCL) has said its cement factory located in Sagamu, Ogun State […]
Zambia in diplomatic spat with Nigeria over Dangote
Zambia is headed for a serious diplomat spat with the Nigerian government after embattled Labour minister Fackson Shamenda ordered authorities […]
Get up to date on cement grading in Nigeria
Demand for cement is rising and West Africa provides lucrative long-term investment opportunities in the local cement, concrete and construction industries.
Expansion of Nigeria’s East-West road ‘complete by year end’
Expansion of the East-West road at the cost of US$1bn is expected to be completed before the end of this […]
Nigeria govt to privatise road construction projects
The Federal Government of Nigeria is planning to relinquish road construction projects to the private sector in 2019. The private […]
Nigeria’s airports to be auctioned
Nigeria’s airports are likely to fall under the auctioneer’s gavel in line with the Federal Government reform programme. Mr. Benjamin […]
Nigeria’s airports to be auctioned
Nigeria’s airports are likely to fall under the auctioneer’s gavel in line with the Federal Government reform programme. Mr. Benjamin […]
Dubai sovereign wealth fund sees investment in Dangote as ‘gateway to Africa’
The Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), the emirate’s public investment arm, is using Nigerian cement tycoon Aliko Dangote as “a […]
NFPDCL to help build 50,000 new housing units in Nigeria
Nigeria: construction housing units will go hand-in-hand with related infrastructure and land reclamation Nigeria federal Ministry of Lands, Housing and […]
Nigeria to construct new power plant
Papalanto Power Plant in Nigeria: Nigeria will construct a new 260MW power plant in a deal arranged by Lafarge Nigeria […]
Nigerian President to probe building collapse
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has promised to investigate the cause of the building collapse at prophet T B Joshua’s Synagogue […]
Lafarge Africa enters consolidation phase
The newly-emerged Lafarge Africa is showing strong confidence in the Nigerian economy, having entered into a consolidation phase. Last Monday […]
Cement thrown into church mix
Rescue workers search for survivors in the rubble of a collapsed building belonging to the Synagogue Church of All Nations […]
Lafarge Africa completes consolidation
Lafarge Africa Plc, formerly Lafarge Cement Wapco Nigeria Plc, has announced the completion of its acquisition of the Lafarge group’s […]
Lafarge Africa completes consolidation
Lafarge Africa Plc, formerly Lafarge Cement Wapco Nigeria Plc, has announced the completion of its acquisition of the Lafarge group’s […]
Lafarge, Wartsila, IFC to build power plant in Nigeria
Lafarge Africa, Finland’s Wartsila and the World Bank’s IFC have agreed to build a 220-MW gas-fired power plant in Nigeria […]
Church building collapses in Nigeria
Officials from the South African Mission in Lagos, in Nigeria, are still liaising with rescue workers and government authorities to […]
Dubai fund invests in Nigeria’s Dangote Cement
Sovereign fund Investment Corp of Dubai (ICD) has bought a 1.4% stake in Dangote Cement, Nigeria’s biggest company by market […]
To succeed in Africa, a business must succeed in Nigeria
In 2001 MTN paid $285m for one of four mobile licences sold at auction by the government of Nigeria. Observers […]
Nigerian cement industry’s planned capacity could ‘dwarf’ South Africa’s
If all the key players in the cement industry conclude their short-term expansion plans, then Nigeria’s capacity will reach as […]
Dangote ups cement production from Obese plant
Dangote Cement plc says from August it will add 6 million tons (MTs) of cement per annum (pa) from its […]
Nigeria: Ashaka Cement posts 20% rise in profit
Ashaka Cement, a unit of French Cement maker Lafarge, has posted a record H1 profit after tax of N3.51 billion […]
Nigerian investment not deterred by security issues
Institute for Security Studies executive director Dr Jakkie Cilliers says Nigeria is an “interesting” State characterised by its position as […]
Nigerian building collapses continue
Buildings collapsing in Nigeria continue, with another in Benin City, Urora community in the Edo State capital, where three children […]
Lafarge Nigeria cements its name to Lafarge Africa
Lafarge Cement WAPCO Nigeria Plc has notified the Nigerian Stock Exchange that with effect July 9, 2014, the company’s name […]
Nigeria ‘could be top 20 global economy by 2030’
With the right reforms and investment, Nigeria had the potential to raise its gross domestic product (GDP) by 7.1% a […]
Nigeria: $250m infrastructure fund set to invest in transport, energy & utility
Nigerian financial services firm the ARM Infrastructure Fund is close to raising $250-million, much of it coming from pension funds,
Nigeria faces cement scarcity as Dangote dealers protest
A shortage of cement in Nigeria, particularly in the South West geo-political zone, has been reported. This has arisen due […]
Nigeria’s poor power supply threatens economy
Al Grain noodles Ltd has expressed grief on the poor power supply in the country, saying, that it is unfavourable […]
Nigeria govt representatives recommend 4.2MPa cement
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has recommended 42.5MPa cement for standard construction works against the currently used 32.5 MPa grade. They […]
Nigeria: Ashaka Cement expansion plans go to next level
A subsidiary of Lafarge, Ashaka Cement’s (AshakaCem) expansion plans have gone to the next level as the firm has secured […]
Nigeria‘s $18-billion Centenary City begins construction
Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan inaugurated the construction of the ($18b) Centenary City in Abuja to mark Nigeria’s 100 years of […]
Lafarge consolidation to create jobs for Nigerians
Lafarge Cement Wapco Nigeria Plc on Saturday said the consolidation of its Nigeria and South Africa businesses would create more […]
Lafarge Nigeria seeks 100bn naira after African merger
The Nigerian unit of French cement marker Lafarge plans to seek shareholders’ approval in July to raise 100-billion naira in […]
Lafarge to merge South Africa, Nigeria units in $1.35 billion deal
French cement maker Lafarge will combine its South Africa business with publicly traded Nigerian unit Lafarge Wapco, listing its Africa […]
What does Nigeria’s new GDP mean?
Much has been said about the recent news that Nigeria has overtaken South Africa as Africa’s largest economy. With a […]
Dangote Group: building on concrete foundations
A mix of natural advantages and protectionism has made Dangote Group Nigeria’s biggest firm. Now its mettle will be tested […]
Dangote 3X Cement: another bold entry into building materials market
Nigeria’s rising housing demand and infrastructure development has led to new product offerings. The latest is Dangote 3X Cement, a new […]
Dangote 3X Cement: another bold entry into building materials market
Nigeria’s rising housing demand and infrastructure development has led to new product offerings. The latest is Dangote 3X Cement, a new […]
Nigerian cement prices driven up
Rising cost of inputs as well as demand-supply dynamics have pushed up the price of 50-kg bag of cement to […]
Nigeria: Infrastructure deficit drives companies’ growth
Building and construction, the second-fastest growing sector in Nigeria, grew by 14.31% Q3’13, while the real estate sector has also […]
Nigeria: Infrastructure deficit drives companies’ growth
Building and construction, the second-fastest growing sector in Nigeria, grew by 14.31% Q3’13, while the real estate sector has also […]
Dangote launches ‘High Grade’ Cement into Nigerian market
To meet global standards in cement production while addressing the cases of building collapse, Africa largest cement producer, Dangote Cement […]
Dangote launches ‘High Grade’ Cement into Nigerian market
To meet global standards in cement production while addressing the cases of building collapse, Africa largest cement producer, Dangote Cement […]
Nigerian cement manufacturers reject substandard claims
Cement manufacturers in Nigeria have staunchly refuted claims that poor quality of the commodity is responsible for the increasing cases […]
