A factory in Nigeria has seen a significant increase in value despite being inactive for most of the past two decades. The Union Dicon salt factory, located in the capital city of Abuya, has been struggling with accumulating losses. Its major shareholder appears to have suddenly disappeared, leaving the company's future uncertain.

As a result, the company is considered to be in a state of distress. Further information about this development can be found in the original report from El País, which provides more details about the situation of the Union Dicon salt factory and its recent surge in value.