LAFARGE WAPCO PLC
WAPCO 32.85 NGN 0.00 ( 0.00 %)
Open
32.85
High
32.85
Low
32.85
Close
32.85
Year High
47.30
Year Low
23.70
Volumn
739,569
Value
24,923,604.00
Company News
Lafarge Africa PLC (WAPCO.ng) Q12024 Interim Report
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:36:12 GMT — AfricanFinancials
Lafarge Africa PLC (WAPCO.ng) Q12024 Interim Report AfricanFinancials read more
Lafarge Africa Holds 65th AGM, Announces Strong Financial Results and Dividend
Fri, 03 May 2024 10:29:29 GMT — Proshare
Lafarge Africa Holds 65th AGM, Announces Strong Financial Results and Dividend Proshare read more
Lafarge Africa Launches Tech Programme to Bridge Gender Gap
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 18:06:13 GMT — Marketscreener.com
Lafarge Africa Launches Tech Programme to Bridge Gender Gap Marketscreener.com read more
Lafarge Africa PLC (WAPCO.ng) 2023 Annual Report
Thu, 29 Feb 2024 08:00:00 GMT — AfricanFinancials
Lafarge Africa PLC (WAPCO.ng) 2023 Annual Report AfricanFinancials read more
Lafarge reports 17.4% pre-tax profit in Q3, 2023
Tue, 31 Oct 2023 07:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
Lafarge reports 17.4% pre-tax profit in Q3, 2023 Nairametrics read more
Lafarge Africa Plc Announces the Voluntary Retirement Of Mr Adebode Adefioye as Chairman
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 19:10:26 GMT — Proshare
Lafarge Africa Plc Announces the Voluntary Retirement Of Mr Adebode Adefioye as Chairman Proshare read more
Lafarge Africa shareholders to get N30bn dividend
Fri, 01 Mar 2024 08:00:00 GMT — Punch Newspapers
Lafarge Africa shareholders to get N30bn dividend Punch Newspapers read more
CardinalStone Sees WAPCO Good Deal with 25.2% Upside
Mon, 21 Aug 2023 07:00:00 GMT — MarketForces Africa
CardinalStone Sees WAPCO Good Deal with 25.2% Upside MarketForces Africa read more
Lafarge Africa PLC (WAPCO.ng) Q32023 Interim Report
Tue, 31 Oct 2023 07:00:00 GMT — AfricanFinancials
Lafarge Africa PLC (WAPCO.ng) Q32023 Interim Report AfricanFinancials read more
Lafarge appoints Grant Earnshaw as a Non-Executive Director
Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:15:35 GMT — Nairametrics
Lafarge appoints Grant Earnshaw as a Non-Executive Director Nairametrics read more
CSL Sees 67% Upside in Lafarge Africa, Recommends Stock
Tue, 29 Aug 2023 07:00:00 GMT — MarketForces Africa
CSL Sees 67% Upside in Lafarge Africa, Recommends Stock MarketForces Africa read more
FSDH places a BUY on the shares of Lafarge Cement WAPCO Nigeria Plc at the current market price
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:44:45 GMT — Proshare
FSDH places a BUY on the shares of Lafarge Cement WAPCO Nigeria Plc at the current market price Proshare read more
Lafarge Africa Plc Declares N51.14bn PAT in FY 2023 Results; Down 4.7% YoY, Impacted by FX Devaluation Losses ...
Fri, 01 Mar 2024 02:06:25 GMT — Proshare
Lafarge Africa Plc Declares N51.14bn PAT in FY 2023 Results; Down 4.7% YoY, Impacted by FX Devaluation Losses ... Proshare read more
Lafarge Africa Plc FY 2023 Results: PBT Grows by 15.33% Despite FX Revaluation Loss
Wed, 13 Mar 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Proshare
Lafarge Africa Plc FY 2023 Results: PBT Grows by 15.33% Despite FX Revaluation Loss Proshare read more
Michel Puchercos Resigns As GMD Of Lafarge Africa Plc; Appoints Khaled Abdelaziz El Dokani
Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:52:24 GMT — Proshare
Michel Puchercos Resigns As GMD Of Lafarge Africa Plc; Appoints Khaled Abdelaziz El Dokani Proshare read more
Lafarge's U-turn on LSAH and Valuation Implications
Sat, 13 Apr 2024 10:02:21 GMT — Proshare
Lafarge's U-turn on LSAH and Valuation Implications Proshare read more
Nigeria Cement Market's New Chess Play; Understanding The Market Dynamics
Wed, 21 Feb 2024 13:57:51 GMT — Proshare
Nigeria Cement Market's New Chess Play; Understanding The Market Dynamics Proshare read more
Lafarge Africa Plc Rescheduled Court-Ordered Meeting To Hold On August 23rd, 2019
Sat, 13 Apr 2024 06:30:44 GMT — Proshare
Lafarge Africa Plc Rescheduled Court-Ordered Meeting To Hold On August 23rd, 2019 Proshare read more
Lafarge Africa Plc 9M 2023 Result: Finance Income Shores Up Earnings as FX Losses Hurt Bottom Line
Wed, 21 Feb 2024 21:21:59 GMT — Proshare
Lafarge Africa Plc 9M 2023 Result: Finance Income Shores Up Earnings as FX Losses Hurt Bottom Line Proshare read more
Lafarge Cement WAPCO Nigeria Plc : Cementing Nigeria's Future
Thu, 26 Jun 2014 07:00:00 GMT — Africa Outlook Magazine
Lafarge Cement WAPCO Nigeria Plc : Cementing Nigeria's Future Africa Outlook Magazine read more
Lafarge destroying our land, not mitigating damage - Olu of Itori, Akamo alleges
Wed, 21 Feb 2024 08:00:00 GMT — Daily Post Nigeria
Lafarge destroying our land, not mitigating damage - Olu of Itori, Akamo alleges Daily Post Nigeria read more
Lafarge Africa unveils 2022 Sustainability Report
Fri, 24 Nov 2023 08:00:00 GMT — Vanguard
Lafarge Africa unveils 2022 Sustainability Report Vanguard read more
Bruno Bayet Resigns As CFO Of Lafarge Africa Plc
Wed, 27 Mar 2024 08:08:22 GMT — Proshare
Bruno Bayet Resigns As CFO Of Lafarge Africa Plc Proshare read more
Lafarge Africa Divests From SA Operations; Approves Merger Proposal For ReadyMix Business Segment
Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:21:40 GMT — Proshare
Lafarge Africa Divests From SA Operations; Approves Merger Proposal For ReadyMix Business Segment Proshare read more
Futureview Estimates 54% Upside in WAPCO
Tue, 27 Jun 2023 07:00:00 GMT — MarketForces Africa
Futureview Estimates 54% Upside in WAPCO MarketForces Africa read more
Lafarge Africa Launches Girls in Tech Program to Empower Tomorrow's Innovators in Cross River State
Sat, 13 Apr 2024 15:55:36 GMT — Proshare
Lafarge Africa Launches Girls in Tech Program to Empower Tomorrow's Innovators in Cross River State Proshare read more
Lafarge Africa Celebrates Excellence at 2023 Customer Awards Ceremony
Tue, 26 Mar 2024 22:59:25 GMT — Proshare
Lafarge Africa Celebrates Excellence at 2023 Customer Awards Ceremony Proshare read more
Lafarge Africa Plc Commissions 20km Evacuation Road in Mfamosing, Cross River State
Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:44:33 GMT — Proshare
Lafarge Africa Plc Commissions 20km Evacuation Road in Mfamosing, Cross River State Proshare read more
Analysts blame Lafarge Africa’s dwindling financial fortune on merger
Mon, 17 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT — Vanguard
Analysts blame Lafarge Africa’s dwindling financial fortune on merger Vanguard read more
Lafarge Africa Pioneers Green Mobility in Africa with the Introduction of an Electric Truck in its Supply Chain Fleet
Sat, 17 Feb 2024 00:33:21 GMT — Proshare
Lafarge Africa Pioneers Green Mobility in Africa with the Introduction of an Electric Truck in its Supply Chain Fleet Proshare read more
Lafarge to inject more funding into Nigeria and Zimbabwe
Fri, 28 Feb 2014 08:00:00 GMT — World Cement
Lafarge to inject more funding into Nigeria and Zimbabwe World Cement read more
Lafarge strengthens its presence in Africa by consolidating its Nigerian and South African operations
Wed, 04 Jun 2014 07:00:00 GMT — World Cement
Lafarge strengthens its presence in Africa by consolidating its Nigerian and South African operations World Cement read more
Dangote Takes Lion's Share As Cement Companies Earned N1.37trn In 6 Months
Mon, 31 Jul 2023 07:00:00 GMT — The Whistler Newspaper
Dangote Takes Lion's Share As Cement Companies Earned N1.37trn In 6 Months The Whistler Newspaper read more
Lafarge Africa Unveils Transformative CSR Projects, Hosts Community Day Events Across Communities
Wed, 21 Feb 2024 18:12:42 GMT — Proshare
Lafarge Africa Unveils Transformative CSR Projects, Hosts Community Day Events Across Communities Proshare read more
Lafarge Africa Unveils its First Green Depot in Nigeria
Sat, 17 Feb 2024 00:38:02 GMT — Proshare
Lafarge Africa Unveils its First Green Depot in Nigeria Proshare read more
Lafarge Africa Declares 18% PBT Growth in H1 2023
Mon, 07 Aug 2023 07:00:00 GMT — THISDAY Newspapers
Lafarge Africa Declares 18% PBT Growth in H1 2023 THISDAY Newspapers read more
Renewal of long-term Operation & Maintenance agreement provides reliable power supply to leading Nigerian ... - Wärtsil
Tue, 28 Sep 2021 07:00:00 GMT — Wärtsilä
Renewal of Wärtsilä long-term Operation & Maintenance agreement provides reliable power supply to leading Nigerian ... Wärtsilä read more
Wapco Plc loses over N4 billion in market value, as share price drops to N27.70
Wed, 15 Jun 2022 07:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
Wapco Plc loses over N4 billion in market value, as share price drops to N27.70 Nairametrics read more
Lafarge to merge South Africa, Nigeria units in $1.35 billion deal
Tue, 03 Jun 2014 07:00:00 GMT — Reuters.com
Lafarge to merge South Africa, Nigeria units in $1.35 billion deal Reuters.com read more
Lafarge records 18% PAT growth
Tue, 08 Aug 2023 07:00:00 GMT — Daily Trust
Lafarge records 18% PAT growth Daily Trust read more
Lafarge Africa (Nigeria) Plc FY 2020 Net sales up 8.3% compared to the previous year
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 07:00:00 GMT — AfricanFinancials
Lafarge Africa (Nigeria) Plc FY 2020 Net sales up 8.3% compared to the previous year AfricanFinancials read more
Lafarge Africa PLC (WAPCO.ng) Q32021 Interim Report
Fri, 29 Oct 2021 07:00:00 GMT — AfricanFinancials
Lafarge Africa PLC (WAPCO.ng) Q32021 Interim Report AfricanFinancials read more
Cement-maker Lafarge consolidates in challenge to Dangote
Fri, 18 Jul 2014 07:00:00 GMT — Euromoney magazine
Cement-maker Lafarge consolidates in challenge to Dangote Euromoney magazine read more
‘The world is quiet while we die’ (3)
Sun, 24 Dec 2023 08:00:00 GMT — The Nation Newspaper
‘The world is quiet while we die’ (3) The Nation Newspaper read more
Lafarge Africa merges Nigerian and South African cement businesses
Tue, 16 Sep 2014 07:00:00 GMT — World Cement
Lafarge Africa merges Nigerian and South African cement businesses World Cement read more
Lafarge Africa Plc to raise N89.21 billion through a rights issue
Wed, 05 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT — AfricanFinancials
Lafarge Africa Plc to raise N89.21 billion through a rights issue AfricanFinancials read more
Lafarge Cement Plc posts profit of N18 billion in Q1 2022
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 07:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
Lafarge Cement Plc posts profit of N18 billion in Q1 2022 Nairametrics read more
Profit-taking in Wapco Plc shares weigh down market value by N8.05 billion
Fri, 17 Sep 2021 07:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
Profit-taking in Wapco Plc shares weigh down market value by N8.05 billion Nairametrics read more
Coscharis Group appoints Amobi as DGMD
Tue, 15 Aug 2023 07:00:00 GMT — Businessday
Coscharis Group appoints Amobi as DGMD Businessday read more
Lafarge Nigeria’s stock plunges amid $778m US fine
Wed, 19 Oct 2022 07:00:00 GMT — Punch Newspapers
Lafarge Nigeria’s stock plunges amid $778m US fine Punch Newspapers read more
Nigeria's Cement Market Battles: Lafarge Africa Plc in Focus
Sun, 26 Mar 2023 17:06:50 GMT — Proshare
Nigeria's Cement Market Battles: Lafarge Africa Plc in Focus Proshare read more
MERGER: Lafarge South Africa, Ashaka Cement & Other Subsidiaries To Transfer Shares To Lafarge Wapco Nigeria
Tue, 03 Jun 2014 07:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
MERGER: Lafarge South Africa, Ashaka Cement & Other Subsidiaries To Transfer Shares To Lafarge Wapco Nigeria Nairametrics read more
Lafarge Africa declares profit of N19.19 billion in Q2 2021
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 07:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
Lafarge Africa declares profit of N19.19 billion in Q2 2021 Nairametrics read more
Lafarge Africa Plc | NGX: WAPCO | Share Price
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 19:57:44 GMT — AskTraders
Lafarge Africa Plc | NGX: WAPCO | Share Price AskTraders read more
Lafarge Africa: Retaining special spot amid competition
Mon, 29 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT — New Telegraph Newspaper
Lafarge Africa: Retaining special spot amid competition New Telegraph Newspaper read more
Despite N1.6trn Revenue, Dangote Cement Cuts Spending On Corporate Social Responsibility By Over 46%
Sun, 11 Jun 2023 07:00:00 GMT — The Whistler Newspaper
Despite N1.6trn Revenue, Dangote Cement Cuts Spending On Corporate Social Responsibility By Over 46% The Whistler Newspaper read more
Lafarge Africa Plc's Q1 2023 Closed Period to Commence from April 01 2023
Sat, 01 Apr 2023 07:00:00 GMT — Proshare
Lafarge Africa Plc's Q1 2023 Closed Period to Commence from April 01 2023 Proshare read more
Analysts See Lafarge Africa Outperforming Cement Oligarch Rivals in Stock Market
Sun, 27 Mar 2022 07:00:00 GMT — MarketForces Africa
Analysts See Lafarge Africa Outperforming Cement Oligarch Rivals in Stock Market MarketForces Africa read more
F. Scott AG completed the acquisition of 35% stake in Continental Blue Investment Ghana Limited from Lafarge Africa Plc.
Tue, 24 Aug 2021 06:14:49 GMT — Marketscreener.com
F. Scott AG completed the acquisition of 35% stake in Continental Blue Investment Ghana Limited from Lafarge Africa Plc. Marketscreener.com read more
Q1 2022: Lafarge Africa’s profit jumps 97% on sales growth
Thu, 28 Apr 2022 07:00:00 GMT — Businessday
Q1 2022: Lafarge Africa’s profit jumps 97% on sales growth Businessday read more
Lafarge: Market seen reacting positively to 2022 results
Tue, 07 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMT — Businessday
Lafarge: Market seen reacting positively to 2022 results Businessday read more
Lafarge Africa Plc Nigeria's rights issue at 1200 kobo per share
Mon, 29 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT — AfricanFinancials
Lafarge Africa Plc Nigeria's rights issue at 1200 kobo per share AfricanFinancials read more
‘The world is quiet while we die (2)’
Sun, 10 Dec 2023 08:00:00 GMT — The Nation Newspaper
‘The world is quiet while we die (2)’ The Nation Newspaper read more
Lafarge, Bua foods explains cash crunch impact on Q1 results
Fri, 05 May 2023 07:00:00 GMT — Punch Newspapers
Lafarge, Bua foods explains cash crunch impact on Q1 results Punch Newspapers read more
Lafarge Africa H1 2022 earnings contracts by 37% despite growing demand for cement
Tue, 09 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
Lafarge Africa H1 2022 earnings contracts by 37% despite growing demand for cement Nairametrics read more
Lafarge Africa: Building people and communities
Thu, 16 Jun 2022 07:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
Lafarge Africa: Building people and communities Nairametrics read more
Lafarge WAPCO: Investment Firm Sets 12-month Price Target at ₦26
Wed, 29 Jul 2020 07:00:00 GMT — MarketForces Africa
Lafarge WAPCO: Investment Firm Sets 12-month Price Target at ₦26 MarketForces Africa read more
Lafarge Africa PLC (Nigeria) – Q3 2022 Net Sales improved by 12.2% over Q3 2021
Tue, 01 Nov 2022 07:00:00 GMT — AfricanFinancials
Lafarge Africa PLC (Nigeria) – Q3 2022 Net Sales improved by 12.2% over Q3 2021 AfricanFinancials read more
Michael Puchercos, CEO of Lafarge Cement, Joins Dangote Group
Mon, 30 Dec 2019 08:00:00 GMT — Tekedia
Michael Puchercos, CEO of Lafarge Cement, Joins Dangote Group Tekedia read more
Lafarge Africa loses over N30 billion in market value
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 08:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
Lafarge Africa loses over N30 billion in market value Nairametrics read more
Lafarge Africa Plc declares N16.11 billion as dividend for 2020
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 07:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
Lafarge Africa Plc declares N16.11 billion as dividend for 2020 Nairametrics read more
Lafarge Africa: Attractive Opportunity, Analysts Say in Fresh Valuation
Fri, 20 Aug 2021 07:00:00 GMT — MarketForces Africa
Lafarge Africa: Attractive Opportunity, Analysts Say in Fresh Valuation MarketForces Africa read more
Lafarge's Profit Surges 29%
Tue, 26 Aug 2014 07:00:00 GMT — Ventures Africa
Lafarge's Profit Surges 29% Ventures Africa read more
Losses in GTCO, Lafarge WAPCO, others drag indices further by N35b
Wed, 15 Mar 2023 07:00:00 GMT — Guardian Nigeria
Losses in GTCO, Lafarge WAPCO, others drag indices further by N35b Guardian Nigeria read more
Lafarge Africa Attracts Buy Ratings After Major Debt Payoff
Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:00:00 GMT — MarketForces Africa
Lafarge Africa Attracts Buy Ratings After Major Debt Payoff MarketForces Africa read more
Cement news from Ghana and Nigeria
Fri, 18 Jul 2014 07:00:00 GMT — World Cement
Cement news from Ghana and Nigeria World Cement read more
Lafarge completes acquisition of Nigeria, S'Africa subsidiaries
Tue, 16 Sep 2014 07:00:00 GMT — TheCable
Lafarge completes acquisition of Nigeria, S'Africa subsidiaries TheCable read more
How cement companies performed in third quarter of 2022
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 07:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
How cement companies performed in third quarter of 2022 Nairametrics read more
Lafarge's Expansion Could Cause Jitters in Dangote Cement
Thu, 10 Jul 2014 07:00:00 GMT — Ventures Africa
Lafarge's Expansion Could Cause Jitters in Dangote Cement Ventures Africa read more
Cement glut: Dangote, Lafarge record 1.47m tons unsold stock
Mon, 31 Dec 2012 08:00:00 GMT — Vanguard
Cement glut: Dangote, Lafarge record 1.47m tons unsold stock Vanguard read more
Lafarge Group To Consolidate Nigeria, South Africa Businesses
Wed, 04 Jun 2014 07:00:00 GMT — Ventures Africa
Lafarge Group To Consolidate Nigeria, South Africa Businesses Ventures Africa read more
Lafarge To Sell Unused Electricity To Nigeria
Fri, 29 Nov 2013 08:00:00 GMT — Ventures Africa
Lafarge To Sell Unused Electricity To Nigeria Ventures Africa read more
Lafarge Africa announces successful completion of $40 Billion merger between Lafarge Group, Holcim
Fri, 17 Jul 2015 07:00:00 GMT — Premium Times
Lafarge Africa announces successful completion of $40 Billion merger between Lafarge Group, Holcim Premium Times read more
Lafarge Africa Plc: A green shoot already?
Mon, 17 Apr 2017 07:00:00 GMT — Vanguard
Lafarge Africa Plc: A green shoot already? Vanguard read more
Lafarge Africa increases dividend payment to 200k per share
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 07:00:00 GMT — Vanguard
Lafarge Africa increases dividend payment to 200k per share Vanguard read more
‘The world is quiet while we die’
Sun, 03 Dec 2023 08:00:00 GMT — The Nation Newspaper
‘The world is quiet while we die’ The Nation Newspaper read more
This woman rose to become the Company Secretary of a multinational cement manufacturing firm
Sun, 29 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
This woman rose to become the Company Secretary of a multinational cement manufacturing firm Nairametrics read more
Adewunmi Alode, General counsel & company secretary at Lafarge Africa Plc
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 07:00:00 GMT — Businessday
Adewunmi Alode, General counsel & company secretary at Lafarge Africa Plc Businessday read more
Lafarge Sells AshakaCem Stake For $252m
Wed, 10 Sep 2014 07:00:00 GMT — Ventures Africa
Lafarge Sells AshakaCem Stake For $252m Ventures Africa read more
Lafarge Cement To Invest $1.37bn In Nigeria Expansion Project
Mon, 03 Mar 2014 08:00:00 GMT — Ventures Africa
Lafarge Cement To Invest $1.37bn In Nigeria Expansion Project Ventures Africa read more
Lafarge Plans To Increase Production Capacity In Nigeria
Thu, 17 Oct 2013 07:00:00 GMT — Ventures Africa
Lafarge Plans To Increase Production Capacity In Nigeria Ventures Africa read more
Analysts Stay Positive on Lafarge WAPCO’s Earnings Recovery
Thu, 10 Sep 2020 07:00:00 GMT — MarketForces Africa
Analysts Stay Positive on Lafarge WAPCO’s Earnings Recovery MarketForces Africa read more
Lafarge Africa’s Huge Cash, Low Debt to Influence Dividend Payout
Sun, 10 Oct 2021 07:00:00 GMT — MarketForces Africa
Lafarge Africa’s Huge Cash, Low Debt to Influence Dividend Payout MarketForces Africa read more
Lafarge Africa rewards loyal customers
Wed, 26 Feb 2020 08:00:00 GMT — Vanguard
Lafarge Africa rewards loyal customers Vanguard read more
CEMENT: Other producers grumble as FG adopts Dangote’s high standard
Sat, 31 May 2014 07:00:00 GMT — Vanguard
CEMENT: Other producers grumble as FG adopts Dangote’s high standard Vanguard read more
Lafarge Africa announces final dividend payout of 200 kobo per unit of 50 Kobo ordinary share
Wed, 01 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
Lafarge Africa announces final dividend payout of 200 kobo per unit of 50 Kobo ordinary share Nairametrics read more
Lafarge Holcim confirms expansion plan for African operations
Fri, 27 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
Lafarge Holcim confirms expansion plan for African operations Nairametrics read more
We won’t shut down plants – Lafarge
Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:00:00 GMT — Vanguard
We won’t shut down plants – Lafarge Vanguard read more
Lafarge, MTN, six others vote N744bn dividends
Sun, 02 Apr 2023 07:00:00 GMT — Punch Newspapers
Lafarge, MTN, six others vote N744bn dividends Punch Newspapers read more
Analysts Call Lafarge Africa’s Plan to Divest from Ghana Strategic
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 08:00:00 GMT — MarketForces Africa
Analysts Call Lafarge Africa’s Plan to Divest from Ghana Strategic MarketForces Africa read more