September 19, 2025

Manufacturers

Business General

As Cement Prices Soar, Industry Giants Reap Huge Profits – But Is It Production or Price Hikes Behind the Gains?

Despite mounting frustration from consumers and builders over the unrelenting surge in cement prices across Nigeria, the country’s leading manufacturers, Dangote Cement, BUA Cement, and Lafarge Africa, continue to post record-breaking profits, raising critical questions about what’s really fuelling their financial growth. While end-users are grappling with the burden of buying a 50kg bag of

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Business

Manufacturers Warn Lagos Plastic Ban May Lead to Job Losses, Economic Hardship

Lagos, Nigeria – June 2025 The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has raised concerns over the proposed plastic ban by the Lagos State Government, warning that the move could result in widespread job losses and significant economic disruptions if not properly managed. Speaking in reaction to the government’s plan to phase out single-use plastics in

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