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KEDCO Utility 2.0: Kano DisCo Partners Best Renewable Energy Companies to Enhance Electricity Supply in Franchise States

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KEDCO is pleased to announce the allocation of 41 prioritized sites to 31 of the best Renewable and Off-Grid Companies in Nigeria to accelerate improvement in energy supply to its customers.

The KEDCO Utility 2.0 Project seeks to enhance energy security within the KEDCO network, by unlocking renewable energy potential in the area and aligning with the Federal Government’s energy transition plan.

KEDCO has advanced in engaging with relevant stakeholders especially the Governments of the tri-state of Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa for input and support toward the success of these projects.
The 41 Sites were selected across the tri-state for the development of interconnected mini-grids and embedded generation projects to augment grid supply and improve reliability in the network. To reduce losses, all projects include network infrastructure upgrades similar to the $2 million, Zawaciki Solar Power Plant developed by KEDCO’s core investors – Future Energies Africa FEA, as a pilot for KEDCO Utility 2.0.

Sites include Tokarawa Industrial Area, Amana and Kwankwasiyya Cities in Kano, Charanchi, Malumfashi, and Barhim Estate in Katsina and Kafin Hausa and Gumel towns, both in Jigawa State (see full site list below).

Earlier, KEDCO had announced that players in the Renewable Energy and Off-Grid space such as Axxela, PowerGen, DayStar, Elektron, Bagaja, ProServe, Husk and Westa (see full list below) had indicated interest in working with KEDCO on phase 1 of its Utility 2.0 concept. After a comprehensive procurement process, the Pre-qualified Developers were grouped into two categories – Tier 1 (1MW sites or greater) and Tier 2 (lower than 1MW), and selected proposed sites were duly allocated.

Pre-qualified Developers are required to register, pay fees and security deposits, complete an initial site assessment, and sign agreements within this month to move to site within Q3 2024.

An estimated 60MW is being apportioned to Developers that will handle the construction of Solar Power Plants, partner with KEDCO on the upgrade of distribution infrastructure in the communities, and provide metering infrastructure. Tokarawa, Challawa, and some of the proposed sites are designed to be Embedded Generation projects modeled as a bilateral contracting agreement between KEDCO and the Developers.

Utility 2.0 is the program that KEDCO’s core investor – Future Energies Africa is championing to make KEDCO the first green utility in Africa. KEDCO is approaching off-grid as an opportunity and not a threat to its business, by partnering with Developers.
KEDCO’s Chief Strategy Officer, Engr. Hussaini Sadiq commented on the program, saying “I believe KEDCO has great potential for investment and partnerships, particularly aligning with our host State Governments in reviving agro-industrial and commercial hubs, towards the re-industrialization and socio-economic empowerment of our communities. The proposed sites under the KEDCO Utility 2.0 have underserved customers with high unsuppressed load which makes it a great opportunity for all stakeholders.”

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In a statement signed by Head of corporate communications Sani Bala Sani said KEDCO’s Chairman Engr. Adamu Ibrahim Gumel stated “We are keen to explore all available solutions towards resolving energy deficiency in our network, thus Utility 2.0 will continue to grow and evolve. We are already working on phase 2 as 60MW is just a small portion of the energy gap we need to cover. We hope to continue to work with Developers that excel in this first phase into the future.”

 

Site No.
Site
Location
Proposed Capacity
Selected Developer

1
Tokarawa Phase 1
Tokarawa Industrial Area, Kano
20MW
Elektron Energy

2
Kura Rice Millers & Karfi Rice Millers
Kura, Kano
2.5MW
Bagaja Renewables

3
Barhim Estate, Katsina
Katsina
2-3MW
Bagaja Renewables

4
Gumel Metropolis
Gumel, Jigawa
1MW
Husk Power Limited

5
Hadejia Metropolis Commercial / Hadejia Fish Market
Hadejia, Jigawa
0.5-1MW
1634 Energy Limited

6
Kazaure Metropolis
Kazaure, Jigawa
2MW
PowerGen

7
Ringim Metropolis
Ringim, Jigawa
0.5-1MW
Paras Energy Ltd

8
Ado Bayero Royal City, Estate & Family Home Estate
Darmanawa (Gandun Sarki), Kano
2MW
Westa Solar

9
Almukab City 1 Estate, Tamburawa
Tamburawa, Kano
1MW
Daystar Power Ltd

10
Al-Mukab Estate/ City, 2 & 3 Western Bypass Estate
Western Bypass, Kano
1MW
Hamilton Energy Systems Ltd

11
Kano Economic City
Zaria Road Dangoro, Kano
1-2MW
Trust Synergy Ltd

12
KEDCO HQ
Civic Centre, Kano
2MW
PowerGen

13
Mal. Inuwa Dutse Housing Estate, Danmasara
Danmasara, Dutse, Jigawa
1-2MW
Proserve Energy Services

14
Bashir Tofa Small Scale
Sharada, Kano
1MW
Strom Infrastructure Limited

15
Jaba Road Housing Estates
Jaba, Kano
2MW
Axxela Limited

16
Fatara Housing Estate
Dutse, Jigawa
1MW
Proserve Energy Services

17
Fatima Shema Estate
Katsina
1MW
Husk Power Limited

18
Al-Qalam / UM University
Katsina
1MW
Husk Power Limited

19
Kano Free Trade Zone (NEPZA)
Jaba, Kano
1MW
Off Grid Electric Limited

20
Daura GRA / Commercial Cluster
Daura, Katsina
1MW
Daystar Power Ltd

21
Challawa Phase 2
Challawa, Kano
10-15MW
Paras Energy Ltd

22
Dawanau Grain Market / Dawanau Commercial
Dawanau, Kano
1MW
Grid Crux Energy Limited

23
AKTH Premium (NKDC) Kano
Zaria Road, Kano
2-3MW
Spul Sub3 Ltd

24
Zoo Road Commercial Cluster
Funtua, Katsina
1MW
Havenhill Synergy Limited

25
Kwari Market
Kantin Kwari Market, Kano
1MW
Axxela Ltd

26
Wambai Market
Wambai Market, Kano
0.5-1MW
Stata Energy Limited

27
Kafin Hausa Emirate Council
Gumel, Jigawa
1MW
Bagaja Renewables

28
Radda Town
Chiranci, Katsina
0.5MW
Bagaja Renewables

29
Sharada Housing Estate
Sharada, Kano
1-2MW
Vertmance Engineering & Construction

30
Tudun Wada Rice Miillers
Tudun Wada, Dankande, Kano
1MW
Pam Africa

31
Amana City
Dangoro, Kano
0.75-1MW
Tetracore Energy Group

32
Kwankwasiyya City
Dangoro, Kano
1MW
Junaid Synergy Limited

33
Birnin Kudu Commercial Cluster
B/ Kudu, Jigawa
0.5MW
Royal Power

34
Malumfashi Commercial Cluster
Malumfashi, Katsina
1MW
Eneriv Energy Limited

35
Mangal Plaza
Katsina
0.5MW
Rensource Distributed Energy Ltd

36
Bunkure Rice Millers
Rano Road Bunkure, Kano
1MW
Neigh Energy Limited

37
Greenland Estate
Jaba, Kano
1MW
Anergy Solar Distributed Energy Resource

38
Danladi Nasidi Estate
Kano
0.5-1MW
Sabrud Consortium Limited

39
Unguwar Tofa relief, Funtua Market / Gen. Hospital
Zoo Road, Kano
0.5-1MW
Bajis Limited

40
Ibrahim Kunya Estate
Marriri, Kano
1MW
Prado Power Limited

41
Hajj Camp Market/Commercial Complex(s)
Hajj Camp, Kano
1MW
Power China Huodong

 

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KANSIEC Chairman Advises Fruits Sellers Association to Modernize Business

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The Fruits Sellers Association, Kano State Chapter, has been advised to develop a strategic plan within a specific timeframe to modernize its business operations.

The Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission, KANSIEC, Professor Sani Lawal Malumfashi, gave the advice during a courtesy visit by members of the association to his office.

Professor Malumfashi stated that the fruit business anywhere in the world serves customers from all backgrounds, both rich and poor, due to the importance of fruits in food consumption.

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He maintained that the association should seek recognition across the three tiers of government in order to benefit from government policies and programmes.

The KANSIEC Chairman added that the present administration under the Executive Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, is transforming Kano into a modern metropolitan city with many parks. He said fruit sellers should secure designated spaces around the corners of flyovers across the city.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Fruits Sellers Association of Nigeria, Kano State Chapter, Alhaji Safiyanu Abdullahi, said they visited KANSIEC to seek guidance on how to conduct free, fair, and peaceful elections within the association.

Bashir Habib Yahya
Media Aide to the KANSIEC Chairman
Date: 11/09/2026

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Breaking :Former PDP National Chairman Alhaji Bamanga Tukur Is Dead

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Former Chairman of the peoples Democratic party during Jonathan’s administration Alhaji Bamanga Tukur is dead .

A credible source in Yola the capital of Adamawa state informed Nigerian Tracker that Alhaji Bamanga Tukur passes on in Abuja.

The source said his body will later be conveyed to Yola the capital of Adamawa state for funeral at the palace of Lamidon Adamawa Alhaji Muhammad Barkindo .

 

Alhaji Dr. Bamanga Mahmud Tukur (CON) was a prominent Nigerian politician, businessman, administrator, and elder statesman who has had a towering impact on Nigeria’s socio-political and economic sectors for over six decades.

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He was widely recognized for his roles as the former Governor of the old Gongola State, the former Minister of Industries, and the former National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

Early Life and EducationDate of Birth: Born on 15 September 1935 in what is today Adamawa State, Nigeria.

Higher Education: He obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree from the University of Pittsburgh in the United States.

Honorary Recognition: He was awarded an honorary Doctorate Degree in Law (Honoris Causa) by Benue State University in Makurdi, Nigeria.

Traditional Titles: Reflecting his high regional and cultural status, he holds the distinguished traditional titles of Tafidan Adamawa and Wakilin Ganye in Adamawa State.

Career in Public Service & Governance
Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA):
Served as General Manager/Chief Executive from 1975 to 1982, managing port congestion and modernizing seaports.

Governor of Old Gongola State: Elected during the Second Republic in 1982, serving a brief term before the December 1983 military coup.

Minister for Industries: Served under General Sani Abacha’s military administration from 1993 to 1995.

Business and Continental Leadership Founder of BHI Holdings (Daddo Group),

Tukur expanded his economic influence across Africa:

Africa Business Roundtable (ABR): Founder, past president, and Life Patron.

NEPAD Business Group: Elected Chairman in March 2002.

International Maritime Stature: First African Vice President of the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH)

PDP National Chairmanship (2012–2014)Elected PDP National Chairman in March 2012.

 

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Nigeria’s Oil Output Hits 1.573m bpd as OPEC Production Rises–Report Says

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

Nigeria’s crude oil production, excluding condensate, rose by 35,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 1.573 million bpd in August 2026, from 1.537 million bpd in July, according to the latest data from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

The increase, representing a 2.3 per cent month-on-month (MoM) growth, places Nigeria among OPEC members that recorded higher production during the month.

OPEC, in its latest monthly data based on direct communication from member countries, said Nigeria’s August output was its highest monthly production level in the data provided for 2026.

The August figure also exceeded Nigeria’s average production of 1.552 million bpd in the second quarter of 2026, indicating a gradual improvement in upstream output.

The development comes amid renewed efforts by the Federal Government and oil producers to boost production through improved security, fresh upstream investments, new projects and the rehabilitation of existing assets.

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Across OPEC, crude oil production increased by 346,000 bpd to 24.081 million bpd in August, from 23.735 million bpd in July.

Iraq recorded the largest increase among OPEC members, with output surging by 664,000 bpd to 3.378 million bpd. Kuwait followed with a 49,000-bpd increase to 1.894 million bpd, while the United Arab Emirates added 54,000 bpd to reach 3.835 million bpd.

Venezuela also increased production by 23,000 bpd to 1.145 million bpd.

However, some major producers recorded declines. Saudi Arabia’s output fell by 75,000 bpd to 7.276 million bpd, while Algeria and Libya declined by 8,000 bpd and 9,000 bpd to 999,000 bpd and 1.355 million bpd respectively.

Iran recorded the largest decline, with production dropping by 399,000 bpd to 2.086 million bpd.

Beyond OPEC, total production by the broader OPEC+ group, comprising OPEC members and participating non-OPEC producers under the Declaration of Cooperation (DoC), rose by 297,000 bpd to 38.055 million bpd in August.

Within the non-OPEC DoC group, Kazakhstan increased production by 159,000 bpd to 1.807 million bpd, while Russia cut output by 160,000 bpd to 8.718 million bpd.

For Nigeria, the latest production increase could provide some relief to government revenue and foreign exchange earnings, given the continued importance of crude oil exports to the economy.

Nigeria has set a target of raising crude oil production towards three million bpd by 2030, making sustained increases essential to achieving the ambition.

However, the country still faces significant challenges, including ageing fields, infrastructure constraints, crude theft, funding difficulties and the need to attract new investment into the upstream sector.

The August performance therefore represents progress, but maintaining the upward trend will be crucial if Nigeria is to close the gap between current production and its ambitious 2030 target.

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