
Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Cement posts $62 million profit in Q1 2025
Pre-tax profit for the first quarter of 2025 surged to $62 million, marking a significant increase from the same period last year.
Pre-tax profit for the first quarter of 2025 surged to $62 million, marking a significant increase from the same period last year.
Otedola, chairman of FirstHoldCo and Geregu Power, holds an 11.8% stake in the Lagos-based financial group.
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The results reflect the growing impact of Otedola’s leadership on the 130-year-old institution.
The new plant will power BUA’s LNG project, boosting energy efficiency and ensuring a dedicated supply.
The facility will support sustainable practices in agriculture and manufacturing.
This dividend, which will be paid on September 25, is the lion’s share of the proposed N234 billion ($152.43 million) payout for the year.
Dangote's empire thrives on diversification, with investments spanning cement, sugar, and oil refining, ensuring stability and long-term growth amid economic fluctuations.
Adebayo Ogunlesi's fortune fell to $2.2 billion as BlackRock shares declined from $1,075 to $951.73 since Jan. 31.
Otedola, one of Africa’s billionaires since 2009, played a key role in guiding the group toward this milestone, reinforcing his influence in Nigeria’s financial sector.
His power company, Pacific Energy currently operates two gas-fired power plants in Nigeria’s southwest region.
The sharp decline highlights the volatility of Nigeria’s currency and its direct impact on the fortunes of the country’s wealthiest individuals.
For Otedola, this is just the beginning. With the new headquarters underway, he is not just reshaping a bank—he is redefining the future of Nigeria’s financial industry.
Revenue from its Nigerian unit rose from N1.29 trillion ($860.6 million) to N2.19 trillion ($1.46 billion), helped by higher cement prices.
The cement manufacturer recorded a 6.4 percent rise in profit despite surging finance costs and operational expenses.
His $3.3 million donation, was the second-largest of the evening, surpassed only by Aliko Dangote’s contribution.