By Ayomide Otitoju
Dangote Cement Plc has recorded its highest-ever earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA), crossing the N1 trillion mark for the first time with a 2025 figure of N1.38 trillion—up 56 percent year-on-year.
Chairman Aliko Dangote, presenting the company’s performance at its annual general meeting, also announced a dividend of N30 per share, totalling N502.6 billion, which shareholders unanimously approved.
Revenue rose to N3.58 trillion, reflecting a 62.2 percent increase, driven by strategic pricing and strong demand in key markets, especially Nigeria.
The company also increased its corporate social responsibility (CSR) spending by 469.8 percent to N13.2 billion, with investments in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and economic empowerment.
Shareholders commended the management’s resilience in delivering robust returns amid economic challenges. Industry leaders praised Dangote Cement for maintaining strong dividends despite inflation, foreign exchange volatility, and expansion-related costs.
Dangote disclosed plans to commission a 3MTA grinding plant in Côte d’Ivoire and a 6MTA integrated plant in Itori, Ogun State. The company has also acquired 1,500 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks to replace diesel vehicles, with plans to double the fleet to 3,000 as part of its sustainability drive.
