Nigeria: An update has been released on the cement plant planned in Bauchi State, on which Global Cement previously reported on 11 June 2024. On 7 August 2024, the Bauchi State government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth US$1.5bn with Resident Cement Company to establish a cement plant in Gwana District, the Nigerian Tribune reports. The plant is expected to produce 10Mt/yr of cement. The project includes a 100MW power plant, a dam and other amenities for the community, which will reportedly help to attract foreign investment and boost the local economy.
Bauchi government signs US$1.5bn MoU with Resident Cement Company
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