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NASCON Stands On Massive Expansion To Increase Dividend Payout By 100% To N2/ps
The Management of NASCON Allied Industries Plc, has attributed significant growth in the dividend payout by 100 per cent to N2 per share and the company’s impressive run during the year, ending December 31, 2024, to the successful expansion of its market base.
The aggressive expansion, according to the management, led to a significant increase in the company’s sales, with an attendant rise in revenue and profitability.
At the Annual General Meeting (AGM), in Lagos on Thursday, shareholders approved the proposed dividend payout of N2 per share just as the Chairman of the Company, Olakunle Alake pointed to operational efficiency and strategic initiatives as core elements behind the company’s impressive run during the year under review.
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Alake told shareholders that “Our performance has been commendable, a testament to our strategic initiatives, operational efficiencies, and the dedication of our workforce. We have successfully expanded our market presence, which has been instrumental in driving sales. Our continued focus on customer satisfaction and our commitment to delivering high-quality products have allowed us to gain new customers while retaining the loyalty of existing ones.”
He added, “During the year, we adopted several strategic initiatives aimed at enabling the Company to take advantage of growth opportunities. We demonstrated our commitment to sustainability by encouraging responsible resource use. We also engaged in community development efforts, alongside numerous employee welfare and development programs. These efforts reflect our ongoing commitment to value creation for all our stakeholders.”
He also noted that, “In recognition of this positive performance and our commitment to delivering value to our shareholders, we recommend the highest dividend ever declared in our company’s history. This decision reflects our confidence in the company’s prospects and aims to reward our shareholders for their continued support.”
He emphasized that as the company moves into the next year, the primary focus will remain on driving growth through innovation, enhancing operational efficiency, and delivering value to stakeholders noting that the management of NASCON is committed to investing in our people and in technology.
“We will continue to explore new market opportunities to expand our footprint,” he stated.
On his part, the Managing Director of NASCON, Thabo Mabe, noted that 2024 has been exceptionally positive for the company, stating, “We achieved a profit growth of 14 per cent to N15.6 billion, thanks to strong demand for our core products and our strategic market presence.”
According to Mabe, “We optimized strategic opportunities that have positioned us for continued growth. Our operational efficiencies have improved, enhancing our overall profitability.” For the year 2025, he outlined the primary goals, including continuing the revenue growth trajectory, expanding into new markets, and enhancing product lines. He concluded by stating, “We will further invest in our sustainability initiatives and aim to reduce carbon emissions. Our workforce development programs will also continue, focusing on upskilling and fostering a culture of innovation.”
For the year ending December 31, 2024, the company reported revenue growth of 49 per cent, reaching N120.4 billion. Gross profit increased by 25 per cent to N55.5 billion, while EBITDA rose by 19 per cent to N27.4 billion. Profit before tax grew by 15 per cent to N23.7 billion, and profit after tax increased by 14 per cent to N15.6 billion. Earnings per share climbed by 11 per cent to N5.77, with a proposed dividend up by 100 per cent to N2.00.
Commenting one after another on the performance of the Company, shareholders commended the company for its impressive financial performance in 2024 and the declared dividend of N2 per share.
The National Coordinator of the Pragmatic Shareholders Association, Bisi Bakare, praised the company’s remarkable financial achievements.
She noted, “We observed revenue growth of 48.94 per cent to N129.39 billion, up from N18.8 billion. Despite the macroeconomic challenges we faced, profit after tax reached N15.6 billion, up from N13.7 billion. I commend the entire board and management for this outstanding result. Additionally, I appreciate the board for declaring a dividend of N2.00. We thank the board for that, and we hope for increased dividends next year.”
Another shareholder, Dr. Umar Farouk urged the management not to rest on its oars but continue in the commendable trajectory of good performance despite the economic headwind which affected a lot of other companies negatively.
A shareholder, Moses Igbrude, also commended the company for the N2.00 per share dividend and expressed the hope that the management would do even more next year.
New Deputy Managing-Director of the Company, Aderemi Saka expressed satisfaction that the company demonstrated resilience, with remarkable revenue and strong performance in spite of the fact that the year 2024 was marked with various macroeconomic challenges.
“We maintain our market share and increase our revenue. We will keep our head up, continue to provide quality products that stand the test of time and improve on our shareholders value so that we can remain a strong contender in the market.”, Saka stated.
Under-dispensing of petroleum products at retail outlets across Nigeria would no longer be tolerated and identified violations could lead to the revocation of the culprits’ licences.
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) handed down the caution in an industry circular, in which it directed all retail outlet operators to immediately calibrate and verify their dispensing pumps and totalisers to ensure accurate measurement to be certain that consumers receive the full quantity of products for which they pay.
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The NMDPRA said it had observed incidents of under-dispensing at retail outlets nationwide, describing the practice as a serious breach of consumer trust.
It stated that it had intensified inspections and enforcement activities across the country and would take action against outlets found to be under-dispensing, operating with improperly calibrated equipment or otherwise compromising dispensing accuracy.
“Persistent or serious violations will be subject to appropriate sanctions, up to and including revocation of the outlet’s licence, in line with NMDPRA’s regulations,” the authority stated.
The regulator urged operators to take immediate corrective measures where discrepancies are identified, stressing the need to maintain the integrity and accuracy of petroleum product transactions.
The NMDPRA also directed the Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN), the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN), the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) to promptly communicate the directive to their members and support compliance across the industry.
The House of Representatives has extended the implementation period of the capital component of Nigeria’s 2025 budget from September 30 to December 31, 2026, citing economic difficulties and challenges affecting the execution of capital projects.
The decision was taken on Tuesday during plenary after Majority Leader Julius Ihonvbere moved a motion seeking an amendment to the Appropriation (Repeal and Enactment) Act, 2025.
Ihonvbere told lawmakers that several factors affecting the Nigerian economy had made it difficult to conclude the implementation of the capital component before the existing September 30 deadline.
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He said the extension was necessary to ensure that incomplete implementation would not be attributed simply to the expiration of the deadline previously approved by the National Assembly.
The House subsequently fast-tracked the bill through first, second and third readings before approving the extension.
The Senate also passed the measure, allowing Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) additional time to complete capital projects for which funds had already been appropriated and released.
Why the projects remain unfinished
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele gave further details on the factors affecting implementation, pointing to procurement, contract execution, mobilisation, certification of completed works and payment processes.
According to Bamidele, these stages can affect the ability of MDAs to complete projects within the existing budget implementation timeframe.
He said the extension was intended to protect ongoing public investments, facilitate the completion of critical projects and prevent the waste of public resources already appropriated and released.
The latest decision therefore gives government agencies another three months to complete eligible projects and utilise funds already provided for the 2025 capital programme.
Fourth extension of 2025 capital budget
Tuesday’s decision marks the fourth extension of the implementation deadline for the 2025 capital budget.
The National Assembly first moved the deadline from December 31, 2025, to March 31, 2026.
It subsequently extended the deadline to June 30 and later to September 30.
The latest extension now moves the deadline to December 31, 2026.
The repeated extensions have kept portions of previous capital allocations in the implementation cycle while the government works through outstanding projects and obligations.
Earlier in June, lawmakers had cited procurement timelines, project implementation challenges and administrative processes as reasons for extending the capital budget deadline to September.
Previous budget pressures
The issue has also been linked to the backlog of capital projects from previous budget years.
A recent analysis reported that about ₦16.8 trillion in capital expenditure from the 2024 and 2025 budgets had been rolled into the 2026 fiscal year, with funding constraints and delays in releases contributing to the backlog.
The report said the 2026 capital budget was partly structured to address outstanding obligations from previous years.
President Bola Tinubu had also acknowledged in his 2026 budget speech that the implementation of the 2025 budget faced competing execution demands and the transition between budget years.
He disclosed that only ₦3.10 trillion, representing about 17.7 per cent of the 2025 capital budget, had been released as of the third quarter of 2025, while priority was given to completing 2024 capital projects.
The new December 31 deadline is therefore expected to provide additional time for MDAs to complete projects already at various stages of execution.
The House adjourned plenary until October 13, 2026, after considering the budget extension.
The Malindi Environment and Land Court in Kenya has directed that the construction of the proposed Dangote refinery in Lamu County be placed on hold until further hearing.
The development came after some farmers and local inhabitants of Chandavai, an area in Lamu County, opposed the move, citing cases of “forceful eviction” and the destruction of their properties.
According to a Bloomberg report on Monday, Judge Jane Onyango ordered that “the status quo prevailing” be maintained.
The report noted that the court will provide further directions on the case on October 14, according to the order, which was issued on September 25 but made public on Monday.
A lawyer representing the petitioners, George Wakahiu, told Bloomberg that the ruling means no construction of the project should begin until the court meets on October 14.
The Dangote refinery project entails “forceful eviction of the plaintiffs from their lands, damage and destruction of their properties and yet there is no resettlement plan for them,” according to the petitioners. Dangote and the Kenyan authorities have yet to comply with the nation’s environmental code that requires “a mandatory environmental impact assessment be done before the implementation of any major project,” they said.
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The refinery also fails to comply with Kenya’s constitution, “which requires that the necessary public participation” be conducted, according to the court filings, the report stated.
However, in a report by Reuters on Tuesday, the business conglomerate of Africa’s richest man, Dangote Group, said in a statement that the court was yet to stop the refinery’s groundbreaking ceremony.
It noted that activities at the proposed refinery site would be affected pending the October 14 court hearing.
“The court has not halted the groundbreaking ceremony of the refinery at this stage. However, activities at the site may be affected by the ruling, as both parties are required not to carry out activities until the case is heard on 14th October,” the statement read.
The PUNCH reports that Kenyan President William Ruto said his government was fast-tracking administrative processes for the proposed Dangote refinery in Lamu. This is as Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, said the planned facility would be bigger than the existing Nigerian plant.
Ruto spoke on Friday during a tour of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lekki, Lagos, ahead of the September 30 groundbreaking ceremony for the proposed 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Lamu, Kenya.
The Kenyan President said his government had already secured the land for the project and is working on other requirements to eliminate bureaucratic bottlenecks and ensure that construction and subsequent operations are not delayed.
He described the proposed refinery as a regional project that would expand industrial activities in East Africa, create employment opportunities and improve the technical skills of the region’s workforce.
Courtesy – The PUNCH
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