Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu loses $301 million in debt revaluation
Abdul Samad Rabiu’s net worth falls $301 million in 24 hours after debt revaluation, trimming his fortune to $7.5 billion.
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Abdul Samad Rabiu’s net worth falls $301 million in 24 hours after debt revaluation, trimming his fortune to $7.5 billion.
Abdul Samad Rabiu’s net worth drops $400 million following a decline in BUA Cement shares.
BUA Cement posts $380 million in revenue and $118 million in profit, fueled by Nigeria’s construction boom and strong leadership from Abdul Samad Rabiu.
Pre-tax profit for the first quarter of 2025 surged to $62 million, marking a significant increase from the same period last year.
The cement manufacturer recorded a 6.4 percent rise in profit despite surging finance costs and operational expenses.
Nigeria’s BUA Cement posted strong Q3 sales growth, but rising input costs trimmed nine-month profits.
Rabiu explained that middlemen inflated prices, preventing savings from reaching consumers, impacting families and fueling a nationwide housing crisis.
The financing will be facilitated through Nigeria’s tax credit scheme, designed to attract private sector participation in infrastructure development.
The company showcased robust revenue growth, surging past $110 million, yet faced a notable decline in profit due to escalating costs and currency devaluation.
The recently published financial report highlights a remarkable 27.4-percent surge in revenue, rising from $223.2 million in 2022 to $284.4 million in 2023.
BUA Cement has solidified its position as Nigeria’s second-largest cement producer.
This underscores the financial success of BUA Cement under Rabiu, a prominent industrialist who has solidified his standing as Nigeria’s second-richest man.
Bloomberg estimates Rabiu’s net worth slightly lower at $5.91 billion, considering approximately $2.98 billion in miscellaneous liabilities.
Under the leadership of Rabiu, BUA Cement has firmly established itself as Nigeria’s second-largest cement producer.