BUA Cement reports an 80% increase in first-half 2026 profit to N324.9 billion, attributing the improvement to cost discipline and gains from new market activity, according to reports from Daily Post Nigeria. Both outlets also highlight that the company records net foreign exchange gains of N16.57 billion in the first half of 2026, compared with net FX gains of only N782.8 million in the same period of the prior year. The improvement contrasts with BUA Cement’s net foreign exchange position in 2025, when it posted a net foreign exchange loss of N9.70 billion for the full financial year, which suggests a change in conditions affecting currency movements. Premium Times Nigeria adds that finance income rises to N18.73 billion, supported by higher interest earned on cash balances. Together, the reporting indicates that BUA Cement’s earnings in the period are supported both by foreign exchange gains and stronger returns from cash holdings, alongside operational measures aimed at managing costs and expanding business reach. The company’s figures reflect the impact of a comparatively more stable exchange-rate environment during the first half of 2026.