Understanding Nigeria’s cement wars

In Bandia, there used to be a forest of baobab trees, but all that remains is a lunar landscape of abandoned craters. In Senegal, Plans to extend a cement plant that has been exploiting the subsoil for 20 years are causing local populations to fear even greater desolation.

Nigeria govt, Dangote partner to create jobs, foreign academy

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The Dangote Group on Saturday said its $2 billion Granulated Urea Fertiliser plant located at Ibeju Lekki, Lagos would begin operation in May.

As the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Nigeria reaches eight, the Aliko Dangote Foundation earlier pledged N200 million to support Nigeria’s health authorities to combat the spread of the pandemic. Zouera Youssoufou, Managing Director and CEO of Aliko Dangote Foundation disclosed this while speaking to CNBC Africa’s Kenneth Igbomor.

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, work is still on-going at the 650 000 barrels per day Dangote Refinery, which is expected to be commissioned in January next year. The company’s Group Executive Director Devakumar Edwin joins CNBC Africa to share some insight on the progress.

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The Nigerian government has allowed Dangote Cement to resume exports across its land borders, raising hopes that Africa's most populous nation may be opening up trade with neighbors after a year-long blockade.

Dangote refinery targets research, technology to boost job creation

Nigerian businesses say the cost of construction has soared due to rising cement prices. Lawmakers have criticised the dominance of three large firms in the country's cement industry amid price rises they said impedes construction that is critical to economic recovery. They have called for looser licensing rules to attract new entrants.

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