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FG Will Create 45,000 Jobs From Kebbi Cement Plant Deal- Finance Minister

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The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has signed an agreement for MSM Cement Ltd’s Kebbi Cement Plant, a $3m-tonne-per-annum facility set to drive Nigeria’s industrial growth. The project, expected to create 20,000 direct and 25,000 indirect jobs, is strategically positioned near the country’s border, enhancing export potential under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). Edun highlighte…

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Opportunities for Youth

AfCFTA Research Grant 2024 by AFEL for Final-Year Economics Students in Nigeria - Opportunities for Youth

The AfCFTA Research Grant is designed to support final-year Economics students in Nigeria conducting research on topics related to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This grant provides financial aid and academic recognition to students aiming to explore key economic issues related to AfCFTA, helping to shape policies and economic frameworks across the continent. Eligibility Criteria To qualify for the AfCFTA Research Grant, appl…

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Nigerian conglomerate plans $2.4bn cement plant in Kebbi State - Global Construction Review

Nigeria’s Kebbi State has signed a preliminary agreement with Nigerian conglomerate MSM to build a factory capable of producing 3 million tonnes of cement a year, equal to about 5% of the country’s annual production. According to local media, the $2.4bn plant will be located in the northwest of the country. Speaking at the signing, Kebbi governor Nasir Idris described the project as “a major breakthrough for economic development and a lifeline…

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dailyfocus.com.ng

AFCFTA : Nigeria Signs $3 Million Kebbi Cement Plant Deal To Boost Export

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has attended the signing ceremony for MSM Cement Ltd’s Kebbi Cement Plant, a $3 million-tonne-per-annum facility set to drive Nigeria’s industrial growth. The project, expected to create 20,000 direct and 25,000 indirect jobs, is strategically positioned near the country’s border, enhancing export potential under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).…

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InsideBusiness - Business News in Nigeria

FG Inks 3m Tonne Kebbi Cement Plant Deal - InsideBusiness - Business News in Nigeria

Nigeria has signed a multi-million-tonne cement plant deal in Kebbi State, a project expected to boost job creation and export capacity. This seen as a major step toward industrial expansion, saw the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, joining key government officials and business leaders to formalise the agreement for MSM Cement Ltd’s 3 million-tonne-per-annum facility. The plant is expected to generate …

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Tribune Online

Nigeria solidifies self-sufficiency with signing of $3m Kebbi cement plant deal

Tribune Online Nigeria solidifies self-sufficiency with signing of $3m Kebbi cement plant deal Nigeria is on course to consolidate its dominance of the cement market in Africa with the signing of an agreement for the MSM Cement Ltd’s Kebbi Cement Plant. The Nigerian cement market is forecast to increase to US$ 3.89 billion by 2028. The plant, a $3 million tonne-per-annum facility will enhance the country’s industrial growth […] Nigeria solidifie…

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