Cement giants defy rising costs, grow 9-month profit to N1.71trn

Nigeria’s leading cement manufacturers, Dangote Cement Plc, BUA Cement Plc and HBM Nigeria Plc, recorded a combined profit after tax of N1.71trn in the nine months ended September 2026, representing a 38 per cent increase from N1.24trn recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, despite rising operating expenses and increased investment commitments. The post Cement giants defy rising costs, grow…