Nigeria’s cement industry has reached a major milestone, with BUA Cement and Lafarge Africa both crossing the ₦1 trillion revenue mark for the first time, underscoring strong growth in the country’s construction and infrastructure sectors, according to businessday.
Data from company filings and industry reports show that Lafarge Africa recorded about ₦1.1 trillion in revenue, while BUA Cement generated approximately ₦1.17 trillion, reflecting robust demand, improved pricing, and operational efficiency gains.
The milestone places both firms alongside market leader Dangote Cement, reinforcing the scale and profitability of Nigeria’s cement industry. Combined, the three major producers generated over ₦6.5 trillion in revenue in 2025, highlighting the sector’s critical role in supporting national infrastructure development, The Sun reported.
Nairametrics attribute the surge to strong construction demand, higher cement prices, and improved plant efficiency, as well as currency stability that helped reduce exchange-related losses. The performance signals continued investor confidence in Nigeria’s building materials sector, with cement producers benefiting from both public infrastructure projects and private real estate expansion.
