Lafarge Africa’s N133bn Q2 profit draws presidential praise for economic impact.

Lafarge Africa Plc’s strong financial performance in the first half of 2025 has been praised by Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, who claims that the outcomes highlight the benefits of continuing economic reforms in Nigeria. Leading cement and building solutions provider Lafarge Africa reported an excellent H1 2025 performance, showing notable growth in all important financial metrics. The company’s net sales increased by a significant 70% to N269 billion. Improved sales volumes, which were ascribed to increased plant stability and operational efficiency, were the…

Tinubu Urges Africa to Lead Energy Market, Demands Fair Prices

Tinubu Receives German President Steinmeier In Abuja

Africa must take responsibility for its energy resources by establishing clear and reputable standards that represent the continent’s realities and protect its economies, President Bola Tinubu said on Tuesday. The President stated that Nigeria would collaborate with regional partners to create an integrated energy market that guarantees value for Africa, ahead of this week’s Global Commodity Insights Conference on West African Refined Fuel Markets in Abuja. Africa’s energy executives and international partners will gather at the conference, which is being sponsored by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority…

“Awujale’s Blessings Led to My 2023 Victory,” Tinubu Declares

The late Awujale and supreme ruler of Ijebu land, Oba Sikiru Adetona, was praised by President Bola Tinubu on Sunday, who called the late monarch a model traditional leader who brought immense honor, respect, and pride to the Yoruba race worldwide. Tinubu recalled the late traditional leader’s support and contributions to his 2023 presidential campaign, saying that Yoruba’s rich history would not have been complete had he lost. The late king was also characterized by the president as a brave democrat and trustworthy ally who supported the efforts to overturn…