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Dangote Cement rewards shareholders with N753.8bn dividend, pays N45 per share
By Mather Godwin Dangote Cement Plc has announced a 50 per cent increase in dividend payout to shareholders, raising the dividend from N30 per share to N45 per share, which translates to a total payout of approximately N753.8 billion, reaffirming the company’s position as one of the most rewarding investments on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). The [] The post Dangote Cement rewards shareholders with N753.8bn dividend, pays N45 per share appeared first on Vanguard News.
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· Jul 2, 2026
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· Jun 24, 2026
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