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FG Summons Cement Manufacturers over Escalating Cost
The Minister of Works, David Umahi has summoned prominent cement manufacturers to discuss the escalating cost of cement. He expressed worry that, despite huge patronage by road and housing contractors, the cost of the product is rising at an astronomical rate. A statement signed by the Minister’s Special Adviser (Media), Orji Uchenna Orji, in Abuja…
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Bag of Cement Hits N15,000 in Abuja
A 50-kilogram bag of cement now sells for between N10,000 and N15,000. A market survey conducted on Friday by Daily Post in Gwarimpa, Area 10, Kubwa, Lugbe and Dawaki showed that a 50kg bag of Dangote cement is N10,000 and BUA cement stood at N15,000. A retailer in Gwarimpa, Yinka Adebayo, said that the price…