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KEDCO Set to Commission ₦1.1bn Dawanau Network Expansion Project to Light Up Africa’s Largest Grain Hub

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Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has successfully tested and is set to commission the newly constructed thirty-five km, 33 kV overhead power line from Bichi Transmission Station to Dawanau International Grain Market, comprising two substations, 500 KVA 33/.415 transformers, and low-tension (LT) lines to serve Africa’s largest grain hub to foster economic growth in the state and the country at large.

The N1.1 billion project is part of the focused investment being driven by the new core investor in Kano DisCo, Future Energies Africa (FEA), as it works with the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) and the State Governments in Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa to improve the Electricity Distribution Company rapidly.

The Ag. Managing Director/CEO Dr. Abubakar Shuaibu Jimeta disclosed this during an inspection tour to the Dawanau area in Kano recently.

“We recognize the critical role of the Dawanau Market, especially in agricultural export, food security, and the region’s socio-economic development. Previously limping on 4 hours of daily power, we will now be supplying 20+ hours, thereby increasing its electricity capacity by 10MW, attracting 400+ medium and large-scale agro-processing plants and reducing their operating cost by 80% for sustainable growth,” he said.

Dr. Jimeta also noted that this crucial project dovetails with the Kano State Government’s broader market standardization program, through the State Government’s recent partnership with the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), and Lives and Livelihood Fund (LLF) that is investing ₦628 Million in infrastructure upgrades, improved waste management, better security and facilities, and now, we are providing reliable, stable electricity to complement those efforts.

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A Director on the Board of KEDCO, Alh. Habib Ahmed Daura, speaking about the project, thanked His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, for his constant emphasis on the need to bring the Dawanau Market up to benchmark standards for modern commercial hubs. Alh. Ahmed Daura stated that “We are receiving great support from His Excellency Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s team, Dr. Gaddafi Sani Shehu, the Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, and Engr. Sani Bala, Managing Director of Kano State Rural Electricity Board, who are constantly engaging to ensure improved electricity supply outcomes for the citizens in Kano.”

KEDCO’s Chairman, Engr. Adamu Ibrahim Gumel, in his comments, stated that “the investment addresses significant constraints on the industrial cluster’s growth potential as the largest international grain hub in sub-Saharan Africa and will also drastically boost KEDCO’s energy off-take, leading to equivalent growth in revenue for the company.”

“With the project completed, tested, and set for commissioning, the market is poised to experience a sharp uptick in power quality and availability. Customers in the Dawanau industrial cluster should expect steadier power flows, fewer outages, and increased capacity for industrial-sized power users,” he said.

“Under the guidance of our core investor, Future Energies Africa (FEA), network expansion and power generation are some of the company’s major plans to improve power supply in an accelerated fashion, especially in industrial and commercial clusters, for economic and financial growth of the region,” he added.

In a statement signed by Sani Bala Sani Head ,corporate communications said as a key trade hub in the Sahel, Dawanau underpins regional food security and cross-border commerce. This project expands KEDCO’s customer base and energy sales, reinforcing its financial health and capacity for further infrastructure upgrades.

 

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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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