Dangote Cement

Epe Accident: Alara of Ilara Mourns Victims, Calls for Safety Measures to Prevent Future Tragedies

Nov 13, 2024. by Damilare Abass

Oba Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara Kingdom, has expressed his deep sadness over the tragic accident in Epe on Monday morning, November 11, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the accident, which occurred at Aiyetoro Bus Stop, claimed several lives and left many others with varying degrees of injuries. Reacting to the tragic … Read more

Black Monday in Epe: Fatal Accidents Claim Lives at Ayetoro Market

Nov 12, 2024. by Oluwadamilola Opeoluwa Pitan

Epe was thrown into mourning on Monday morning after two separate accidents at Ayetoro Market left many dead and several others injured. The first accident involved a Dangote truck carrying cement that lost control while coming down Paramount Hill via Ita-Opo. The truck crashed into a shopping complex in the market, killing several people instantly. … Read more

Alhaja Shabi Calls for Dangote Trucks to Stop Passing Through Epe Town After Deadly Accidents

Nov 12, 2024.Nov 11, 2024. by Oluwadamilola Opeoluwa Pitan

Ekohotblog reports that after the tragic accidents at Ayetoro Market in Epe this morning, Alhaja Shabi Aminat, supervisor for health committee has spoken out about the danger posed by Dangote trucks in the town. She called for the trucks to be rerouted to a safer road outside the community, instead of passing through the town … Read more

Iyaloja General of Epe Urges Traders to Stop Selling on Roadside After Tragic Accident

Nov 12, 2024.Nov 11, 2024. by Oluwadamilola Opeoluwa Pitan

Ekohotblog reports that after the tragic accidents at Ayetoro Market, Alhaja Wuraola Olorunnishola, the Iyaloja General of Epe, has called on all market women and men to stop selling on the roadside and move into the safer market spaces. She said the recent accidents should serve as a wake-up call for everyone. Speaking to traders, … Read more

Reps Demand Justification For Cement Price Hike From Dangote, Lafarge

Jul 20, 2024. by Praise Ben

Reps investigating cement price hikes has requested major producers to provide production cost documents and data to justify current prices. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the joint committee of the House of Representatives investigating the arbitrary rise in cement prices has asked major producers to submit documents on production costs to justify the market prices. The … Read more

Price Hike: Lawmakers Threaten To Arrest Dangote Cement Management

Jul 9, 2024. by Praise Ben

The House of Representatives Joint Committee has warned Dangote Cement’s management of possible arrest warrants. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives Joint Committee on the Arbitrary Increase in the Price of Cement issued a stern warning to the management of Dangote Cement on Tuesday after the company’s officials failed to appear at a … Read more

Price Of Bag Of Dangote, BUA, Other Cement This Week

Apr 19, 2024. by Praise Ben

Factors contributing to elevated cement prices in Nigeria include high production and transportation costs. Import restrictions and high demand further strain the cement market, impacting housing affordability. Current prices of major cement brands in Nigeria vary, with Dangote Cement ranging from ₦7,500 to ₦7,700 per 50kg bag. EKO HOT BLOG reports that as Nigerians anticipate a … Read more

N2.5 Trillion Investments: Dangote, Mikano, Others Enjoys FG’s Tax Holiday

Apr 1, 2024.Apr 1, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that about 107 companies including Dangote and Mikano International are currently enjoying tax exemption from the Federal Government despite its insistence to discontinue the programme and drastic steps to improve its revenue base. It also increased the number of beneficiaries enjoying Pioneer Status under the Industrial Development Income Tax Act by … Read more

Army Intercepts Dangote Trucks Allegedly Transporting ‘Prohibited Goods’ To Cameroon

Feb 17, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted two Dangote trucks and three additional vehicles that were allegedly carrying prohibited goods to the Republic of Cameroon. This news medium gathered that the trucks were intercepted on Friday and were paraded at the Nigerian police headquarters in Yola, the capital of Adamawa … Read more

Aliko Dangote Regains Top Spot As Africa’s Richest On 2024 Forbes Billionaires List

Jan 23, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

EKO HOT NLOG reports Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has reclaimed his position as the wealthiest individual in Africa with a net worth of $13.9 billion, according to the recently released 2024 Forbes list. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: FG Gives Fresh Update On ‘Soon-To-Take-Off’ Student Loan Scheme FG: New Minimum Wage Committee To Be … Read more

How We Paid N91 Million To Secure Our Release From Kidnappers – Abuja Music Band Narrates

Jan 7, 2024.Jan 7, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that the leader of an Abuja-based music band, Adewunmi Samuel Softmade, has disclosed the amount his group paid as ransom to kidnappers for their release. The band leader, alongside his crew, were abducted in December 2023 while returning from a show in Kogi State. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: FG Moves To Seize … Read more

Lagos Police Nab Alleged Mastermind Behind Dangote Cement Price Slash Scam

Nov 27, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Benjamin Ezeukwe aged 28 for masterminding and fleecing “hundreds of innocent Nigerians” in an elaborate cement-price-slash scam. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed the suspect’s arrest in a statement on Sunday. Ezeukwe had sometimes in September 2023 allegedly released an advert … Read more

Court Halts Kogi Govt From Closing Down Dangote Cement Factory

Oct 26, 2022.Oct 26, 2022. by Otunba T.J Abass

A court has halted Kogi Govt from closing down Dangote cement factory. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, restricted Kogi state government from closing Dangote Cement PLC in the Obajana area of the state. The court also stopped the state government from disrupting or suspending the activities … Read more

Forbes: Dangote, Rabiu, Adenuga Makes Africa Richest People List

Jan 25, 2022.Jan 25, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Forbes analysts attributed Dangote’s retention of the top spot to the “surge in housing developments in Nigeria and… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Forbes has named Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, the richest man in Africa for the 11th consecutive year. According to Forbes in its latest report on the … Read more

Report of Sole Cement Export ‘Misleading’, Dangote Reacts

Nov 11, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

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NOVEMBER 11, 2020 The management of Dangote Group has described reports that the company was granted sole approval to export cement through Nigeria’s land borders as “misleading”. In a statement, on Tuesday, the company said it was not the only company enjoying such privilege to move goods through the land borders. The Nigerian government had … Read more

Beta Glass Tops Gainers’ Log As Stock Market Gains 0.13%

Jan 25, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Shares of Beta Glass rose by N6.10 or 9.55 percent on Friday to close at N70 per unit against N63.90 each it ended on Thursday. This made the company lead the gainers’ chart at the last trading day of the week. Beta Glass was among the 16 equities that appreciated on a day the market … Read more