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The Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development on Thursday concluded a three-day visit to the goldmines at Ibodi, Ilesa in Osun State and the training of hundreds of artisanal and small-scale miners on personal safety and environmental protection at the sites.

Certificates were awarded to the miners after the training, while protective clothing and gadgets were also given to them for their safety.

One of the trainers, who is a health and safety professional, Dr. Adebola Odunsi, said the Federal Government discovered that artisanal miners were engaged in practices that exposed them and communities with gold deposits to health and environmental hazards.

Odunsi stated that the government wanted to stop the harmful practices and promote safer mining, which would be beneficial to the miners, the people in their host communities and the nation at large.

He advised the miners against digging without wearing protective clothing, while adding that they must stop the use of chemicals such as mercury and cyanide in their mining activities in order not to expose themselves to great health issues and pollution of the rivers as well as the flora and fauna.

The medical expert said poor mining activities could lead to serious health conditions such as infertility, severe cough and itching, and could also damage internal organs like the kidney and the liver.

Odunsi stated, “So, you must do everything to protect yourselves and to protect the environment. We want you to start safer mining from now on, this will guarantee your wellbeing, it will prevent environmental pollution and the host communities and the nation will be better for it.

“Miners should always wear helmet, goggles, face mask, overall, hand gloves and boots. You must wear these before you start digging and you must not wear them at home. Make sure you remove the protective clothing; take a bath and wear neat clothes back home after work. This is very important. If you go back home with the dust from the site, you can cause trouble for yourself and the people in the community.”

He added, “You must also make sure that you cover up every hole you dug while searching for gold. If you divert a river to another place while digging, make sure up you return it to its normal course after your activities.”

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Dangote Urges NNPC, Marketers to Halt Petrol Imports and Source Locally from Lagos Refinery

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The founder and Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has urged the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) and independent oil marketers in Nigeria to halt petrol imports and source the product from his Lagos refinery.

Dangote made this appeal on Tuesday at the State House, Abuja, while addressing Nigeria’s fuel scarcity issue after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu.

According to the business mogul, the country should not rely on petrol imports when his refinery has over 500 million litres in storage.

Investors King reported that oil dealers in Nigeria resumed importing petrol from abroad, claiming Dangote’s refinery could not meet demand. The marketers said they turned to foreign refiners to avert fuel shortages.

During the press briefing at the State House, however, Dangote emphasized that he should not be blamed for the scarcity or the long queues at petrol stations, as he is only a producer, not a retailer.

Dangote revealed that the NNPC’s reluctance to buy from his refinery costs him money daily.

He explained, “We are producers. I have a refinery. I’m not in the business of retail. If I were, then you could hold me responsible. But what I’m saying is that the retailers should please come forward and pick up the supply. If they don’t, what do you expect me to do? There is nothing I can do.”

“I expect either the NNPC or marketers to stop importing and collect the supply we have here. Keeping millions of litres in storage costs me daily,” Dangote added.

Fuel scarcity has plagued Nigeria since Bola Tinubu announced the end of the fuel subsidy upon assuming office. Despite the establishment of Dangote Refinery in Lagos, Nigerians hoped that petrol scarcity would soon be a thing of the past. While the refinery promised 650,000 barrels per day, the problem persists with no end in sight.

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Dangote Cement Sees 69% Revenue Hike Amid Sluggish 0.6% Profit Growth in Q3

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Dangote Cement reported sluggish profit growth as profit after tax inched slightly higher by 0.6% by N279.1 billion in the first nine months ended September 30, 2024.

In the company’s unaudited financial statements obtained by Investors King, group revenue rose 69.1% to N2.560 trillion while EBITDA appreciated 37.1% to N908.7 billion.

Earnings per share appreciated by 2.9% to N16.55 and net debt stood at N1.050 trillion. See other details below.

Dangote Cement Financial highlights

• Group revenue up 69.1% to ₦2,560.6B
• Group EBITDA up 37.1% to ₦908.7B; 35.5% margin
• Nigeria EBITDA up 37.3% to ₦697.4B; 45.5% margin
• Pan-Africa EBITDA up 45.4% to ₦247.1B; 22.6% margin
• Profit after tax up 0.6% at ₦279.1B
• Earnings per share up 2.9% at ₦16.55
• Net debt of ₦1,050.5B; net gearing of 48.6%

Operating highlights

• Group volumes up by 1.9% to 20.7Mt
• Rebound in Nigeria volumes, up 9.5% to 13.2Mt
• Exported 22 ships of clinker from Nigeria to Ghana and Cameroon
• Nigeria cement and clinker exports up 75.5% at 873Kt ESG highlights
• Commissioned 11 of the 17 Alternative Fuel Projects across the Group
• Arrival of 1500 full CNG trucks to support cost saving initiatives

Arvind Pathak, Chief Executive Officer, said: “Our financial results for the nine months period demonstrate superior performance across key metrics, as we diligently execute our strategic priorities for the year. Group volumes grew by 1.9% year-on-year to 20.7Mt, largely due to a significant rebound in Nigeria. This growth was supported by promotional activities and enhanced route-to-market solutions, which helped mitigate the impact of adverse
weather conditions.

Despite the challenges of elevated inflation, high borrowing costs, and further currency depreciation that characterized the nine-month period, our business showed remarkable resilience. This was achieved through a strong focus on cost minimisation and our diversified business model.

Group revenue surged by 69.1% to ₦2,560.6 billion, while EBITDA increased by 37.1% to ₦908.7 billion. As such, PAT closed at ₦279.1 billion, a modest 0.6% increase on the back of FX loss. Both our revenue and EBITDA for the nine-month period have already exceeded our full-year 2023 performance, with additional growth potential anticipated in the last quarter. I am pleased with the Company’s overall performance, as key financial indicators are
showing positive trends.

Leveraging our robust export-to-import strategy, Dangote Cement successfully completed 22 shipments of clinker from Nigeria to Ghana and Cameroon. This effort resulted in a 75.5% increase in our Nigerian exports, highlighting our commitment to promoting Africa cement self-sufficiency.

Looking ahead, our key focus remains on enhancing efficiency and delivering greater value. We will continue to prioritise innovation, cleaner energy transition, and cost leadership towards achieving our vision of transforming Africa and building a sustainable future.”

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Nigeria’s CAP Plc Reports Robust Q3 Growth, Profit Before Tax Soars 204%

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Chemical and Allied Products Plc, one of the leading paints and coatings companies in Nigeria, grew revenue by 47% in the third quarter ended September 2024 to N8 billion.

The company disclosed in its unaudited financial statement obtained by Investors King.

Gross profit jumped 58% to N3.5 billion while gross margin did 43% in the period under review. Operating profit rose by a whopping 185% to N1.2 billion. Check other financial details below.

Key Financial Details for Q3 2024

• N8.0 billion revenue, 47% higher than Q3 2023.
• Gross profit 58% higher at N3.5 billion. Gross margin of 43%, 3 percentage points higher.
• Operating profit 185% higher at N1.2 billion. Operating margin of 15%, 7 percentage points higher.
• Profit before tax of N1.3 billion, 204% higher than N414 million recorded in Q3 2023.

Key Financial Details for 9M 2024

• N23.7 billion revenue, 55% higher than 9M 2023.
• Gross profit 55% higher at N9.0 billion.
• Operating profit 71% higher at N2.8 billion. Operating margin of 12%, 1 percentage point higher.
• Profit before tax of N3.9 billion, up 69% from N2.3 billion in 9M 2023.

Commenting on the results, Managing Director, Bolarin Okunowo, stated: “We are pleased to report a strong set of results for Q3 2024, demonstrating the resilience of our business model and our ability to navigate a challenging operating environment. We recorded growth in revenue, operating profit, and profit before tax of 47%, 185%, and 204% respectively.

“This was achieved by executing our strategic growth objectives and prioritizing operational efficiency. Looking ahead to the last quarter of the year, we remain focused on delivering profitable growth and enhancing our customer experience.”

 

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