FG to engage cement producers July 1 over high prices — Umahi (opens original article in a new tab)

The Nigerian Federal Government plans to engage cement producers starting July 1 to address rising prices, with Minister Umahi urging manufacturers to lower costs to ease pressure on infrastructure projects.

• Federal Government to engage cement producers from July 1 to address rising cement prices.
• Minister Umahi urged cement manufacturers to reduce prices due to pressure on infrastructure projects and contractor demands.
• Lafarge rebranded as HBM under HUAXIN Group, with government encouraging expansion to meet infrastructure demands.