Lafarge Africa Plc Changes Name to HBM Nigeria Plc
Lafarge Africa Plc has filed a corporate action notice with the Nigerian Exchange Limited announcing its official change of name to HBM Nigeria Plc. The filing confirms that all regulatory and shareholder approvals have been obtained and that existing shareholdings remain valid.
Lafarge Africa Plc, listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited under the ticker WAPCO, has formally notified the NGX and the investing public that the company has changed its corporate name to HBM Nigeria Plc. The notification, dated 23rd June 2026 and signed by Company Secretary and Legal Director Adewunmi Alode, describes the name change as part of an ongoing corporate rebranding exercise.
Shareholder approval for the name change was obtained at the company's Annual General Meeting held on 30th April 2026. Following shareholder approval, the Corporate Affairs Commission issued a new Certificate of Incorporation reflecting the updated name.
According to the filing, existing share certificates and electronic holdings held by shareholders remain valid and will not require manual updates — the company's Registrars will handle the transition automatically. The company will henceforth operate and be referenced as HBM Nigeria Plc, formerly Lafarge Africa Plc. No financial figures, changes to share capital, or operational restructuring details were disclosed in this filing.
