BUA Cement Q3 revenue rises 91 percent amid higher costs, nine-month profit dips
Nigeria’s BUA Cement posted strong Q3 sales growth, but rising input costs trimmed nine-month profits.
Nigeria’s BUA Cement posted strong Q3 sales growth, but rising input costs trimmed nine-month profits.
Rabiu explained that middlemen inflated prices, preventing savings from reaching consumers, impacting families and fueling a nationwide housing crisis.
The financing will be facilitated through Nigeria’s tax credit scheme, designed to attract private sector participation in infrastructure development.
The company showcased robust revenue growth, surging past $110 million, yet faced a notable decline in profit due to escalating costs and currency devaluation.
The recently published financial report highlights a remarkable 27.4-percent surge in revenue, rising from $223.2 million in 2022 to $284.4 million in 2023.
BUA Cement has solidified its position as Nigeria’s second-largest cement producer.
This underscores the financial success of BUA Cement under Rabiu, a prominent industrialist who has solidified his standing as Nigeria’s second-richest man.
Bloomberg estimates Rabiu’s net worth slightly lower at $5.91 billion, considering approximately $2.98 billion in miscellaneous liabilities.
Under the leadership of Rabiu, BUA Cement has firmly established itself as Nigeria’s second-largest cement producer.
This decision comes just one month after Rabiu expressed optimism regarding the completion of two new cement factories by the year’s end.
This surge in wealth has firmly positioned Rabiu as the 500th richest individual globally, just behind the 499th-ranked Charles Dolan.
Rabiu’s statement follows a strategic agreement between BUA Cement Plc and Sinoma International Engineering Co., Ltd.
BUA Cement is a leading cement maker led by Nigeria’s second-richest man, Abdul Samad Rabiu.
BUA Cement’s robust financial performance underscores its ability to weather challenges and solidifies its position as a key player in the Nigerian cement industry.