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Oyedele opens talks to clear FG contractor debt backlog

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele opened talks with indigenous contractors in Abuja, pledging a transparent and structured plan to settle the Federal Government's outstanding debts.

Dangote cement exports jump 71.6 percent, Q1 profit N421bn

Dangote's cement business posted a 71.6 percent jump in exports and 35 percent profit surge in Q1 2026, lifting African capacity to 55 million tonnes.

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Oyedele opens talks to clear FG contractor debt backlog

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