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Dangote Group Begins Reconstruction of Itori Cement Plant Project
“Our factory at Itori was dismantled twice. When we made a second attempt, the demolitions extended beyond the factory to the surrounding fence, prompting us to withdraw. However, we are now back, and I assure you that the developments are impressive.”
The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has announced the recommencement of the reconstruction of the cement plant project located in Itori, Ewekoro Local Government Area in Ogun State.
Construction of the Itori plant project originally began on December 23, 2023, with an anticipated completion date in November 2026. Unfortunately, the project was pulled down on two separate occasions during the administration of the former Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun.
The ongoing plant project, which includes two new production lines with a combined capacity of 6.0 million metric tons per annum, complements the existing cement plant that has been operational for over a decade in Ibese, Yewa North Local Government Area.
On Monday, Mr. Dangote conducted a courtesy visit to Governor Dapo Abiodun’s office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, as part of an inspection of the multimillion-dollar plant project.
During this visit, he reflected on the challenges faced in the past, noting that the site was dismantled twice by the previous administration. However, he expressed optimism about returning to the site, attributing this positive development to the current administration’s supportive and investor-friendly policies.
He stated, “Our factory at Itori was dismantled twice. When we made a second attempt, the demolitions extended beyond the factory to the surrounding fence, prompting us to withdraw. However, we are now back, and I assure you that the developments are impressive.”
Mr. Dangote further assured stakeholders that, upon completion, the Itori cement plant will significantly enhance the overall capacity of the company’s cement plants in the state, bringing the total to approximately 18 million metric tons per annum.
This positioning will designate Ogun State as the leading cement-producing region in Africa.
“With the contributions of other cement manufacturers in the state, Ogun is markedly ahead of other regions across Africa in terms of cement production,” he emphasized.
According to Mr. Dangote, Dangote Cement remains the leading cement producer in Africa, with a total capacity of 52.0 million metric tons per annum across the continent.
He highlighted that 70 percent of this production occurs within Nigeria, with the Obajana plant in Kogi State representing the largest production facility in Africa, accounting for 16.25 million metric tons per annum.
He concluded by stating that the investments in cement manufacturing have enabled Nigeria to achieve self-sufficiency in cement production, similar to the progress made in the fertilizer sector, with surplus production contributing to export markets and generating essential foreign exchange for the nation.
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NRS Chair: New tax laws won’t be implemented until January
According to Adedeji, the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS by the signing of the bills into Law is now the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), explaining that the new law now defines the NRS’s expanded mandates…
•President Bola Tinubu shake hands with NRS Chairman, Zach Adedeji.
The Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (formerly FIRS), Zach Adedeji, has disclosed that the implementation of the newly signed four tax fiscal reform laws will commence by January 1st, 2026.
Adedeji told State House correspondents shortly after the President signed the bills into law, the previous day.
Adedeji said that the modalities will be put in place ahead of the implementation.
Adedeji further explained that the six-month period between the enactment of the new fiscal laws is designed to give ample time to those saddled with the implementation to carefully prepare and ensure that all Nigerians are adequately sensitised.
According to Adedeji, the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS by the signing of the bills into Law is now the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), explaining that the new law now defines the NRS’s expanded mandate, including non-tax revenue collection, and lays out transparency, accountability, and efficiency mechanisms.
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President Tinubu List Economic Expectations from New Tax Laws
On his verified X handle @officialABAT, the President had said that the new tax laws form the groundwork for the Nigeria of tomorrow, focused on unlocking opportunities for all.
President Bola Tinubu said today that the four tax reforms bills he signed into law reflect his administration’s resolve to create a modern, transparent, and efficient tax system capable of supporting national development, promoting investment, and reducing the burden of multiple taxation on citizens.
President Tinubu explained that the laws would be unifying Nigeria’s fragmented tax system, remove redundant overlaps, boost investor confidence, enhance transparency, and promote coordinated efforts across all levels.
He also described the legislation as a clear departure from previous policies, emphasising that the reforms are designed to ease the burden on working families, small businesses, and low-income earners while eliminating inefficiencies that have long plagued Nigeria’s fiscal structure.
On his verified X handle @officialABAT, the President had said that the new tax laws form the groundwork for the Nigeria of tomorrow, focused on unlocking opportunities for all.
“We are also building a framework for the Nigeria of tomorrow-leaner, fairer and laser focused on unlocking opportunities for all,” he said.
He added : ” These reforms go beyond streamlining tax codes. They deliver the first major, pro-people tax cuts in a generation, targeted relief for low-income earners, small businesses, and families working hard to make ends meet.
Designed to overhaul Nigeria’s fiscal and revenue administration framework, the laws which have been described as a major leap in the nation’s economic reform drive.
“For too long, our tax system has been a patchwork-complex, inequitable, and burdensome. It has weighed down the vulnerable and shielded inefficiency. That era ends today.”
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Tinubu signs four Tax Reform Bills to law today
The bills were recently passed by the National Assembly following extensive stakeholders consultations and technical reviews.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will today (Thursday) sign into law four tax reform bills set to overhaul Nigeria’s fiscal landscape, streamline tax administration, and boost investor confidence.
The ceremonial signing is scheduled to take place at the State House, Abuja.
In a statement , Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said that the four bills are : the Nigeria Tax Bill, Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill
The bills were recently passed by the National Assembly following extensive stakeholders consultations and technical reviews.
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