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Bridging the Capital Gap: How cassava processors can become investment-ready

Bridging the Capital Gap: How cassava processors can become investment-ready

By Prisca Sam-Duru Cassava processing presents a compelling investment opportunity, yet many small to medium processors struggle to access the capital needed to build or scale their businesses. In the Nigeria Cassava Investment Accelerator (NCIA), engagement with financiers—across commercial lenders, development finance institutions (DFIs), and impact investors—reveals that weak investment readiness remains a major constraint. […]

HBM Nigeria’s profit rises 57% to N208bn in H1’26

HBM Nigeria’s profit rises 57% to N208bn in H1’26

By Peter Egwuatu HBM Nigeria Plc, formerly Lafarge Africa Plc, recorded a 57 per cent increase in profit after tax (PAT) to N208 billion in the first half of 2026 (H1’26), from N132.677 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025. The cement manufacturer, in its financial results released on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), also […]