Yearly Archives - 2026

InvestJigawa Links Businesses to Jaiz Bank, TAJ Bank and AG Mortgage Bank in Latest Access-to-Credit Session

On Thursday, 22nd October 2026, InvestJigawa held another information session on access to credit for businesses in Jigawa State, bringing business owners face to face with Jaiz Bank, TAJ Bank and AG Mortgage Bank. Each bank took participants through the credit and financing options it offers to small and large businesses. They explained what is available, who can apply and what businesses should prepare before approaching a lender. Participants asked questions and received direct answers. InvestJigawa linked the businesses present [...]

CONTINUING INVESTMENT ENGAGEMENTS WITH AWIA INC. CANADA: INVESTJIGAWA ENGAGES LOCAL GOVERNMENT CHAIRMEN AND EXPLORES INDUSTRIAL OPPORTUNITIES

Building on the investment engagements initiated yesterday, InvestJigawa continued its strategic engagements with the delegation of AWIA Inc. Canada through an investment assessment tour of the Gagarawa Industrial Park and the Maigatari Border Free Zone. As part of the visit, InvestJigawa facilitated engagements with the Chairmen of Gagarawa, Gumel and Maigatari Local Government Areas to strengthen collaboration between the prospective investors and local authorities, discuss investment opportunities, and explore the support required to facilitate the proposed establishment of a lithium [...]

INVESTJIGAWA FACILITATES ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN CANADIAN POWER COMPANY AND JIGAWA STATE GOVERNMENT

The Jigawa State Investment Promotion Agency (InvestJigawa) has facilitated a visit by a Canadian company interested in exploring investment opportunities in Jigawa State’s power sector. The visit, which followed engagements at the Jigawa State Economic and Investment Summit, included meetings with the Honourable Commissioner for Power, and the Deputy Governor of Jigawa State to facilitate discussions on potential investment opportunities and areas of collaboration. The engagements reflect the state government's commitment to attracting credible international investors and strengthening partnerships capable of [...]

INVESTJIGAWA HOLDS PRIVATE SECTOR CONSULTATION ON BERAP 2027

The Jigawa State Investment Promotion Agency (InvestJigawa) today, 21 October 2026, convened a private sector consultation meeting at its conference room to review the draft Business Enabling Reform Action Plan (BERAP) 2027. The consultation provides a platform for private sector stakeholders to review the proposed reforms, share insights, and make recommendations towards improving the business environment, strengthening public-private sector collaboration, and enhancing the ease of doing business in Jigawa State. The engagement reflects the commitment of the Jigawa State Government, through [...]

INVESTJIGAWA FACILITATES SAUDI INVESTMENT IN WASTE-TO-ENERGY PROJECT

InvestJigawa is facilitating a promising investment opportunity involving prospective investors from Saudi Arabia interested in transforming waste generated across Jigawa State into electricity and other commercially valuable products. The proposed initiative aims to promote renewable energy, sustainable waste management, environmental protection, job creation and industrial development through innovative technology and private-sector investment. The project represents an opportunity to turn environmental challenges into economic assets, create new value chains and advance Jigawa State’s sustainable development agenda. InvestJigawa remains committed to attracting strategic investments [...]

InvestJigawa Engages PACE on Strengthening PPP and Innovative Financing Framework

The Jigawa State Investment Promotion Agency (InvestJigawa) has engaged with the PACE team, led by Habiba Njidda, on the review of the State’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and innovative financing framework. The engagement focused on strengthening existing policies and institutional arrangements to improve project preparation, attract private investment, expand access to innovative and climate financing, and promote transparency in project development and implementation. The review provides an opportunity to better align the State’s existing frameworks, strengthen coordination among relevant institutions, and improve [...]

INVESTJIGAWA DEPLOYS GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM IN GWARAM

The Jigawa State Investment Promotion Agency (InvestJigawa) has successfully deployed its Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) at the Farin Dutse Forest Reserve, Gwaram Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The engagement brought together investors, community stakeholders, traditional institutions, farmers’ representatives, security agencies and relevant government stakeholders to provide a structured platform for dialogue, listening to concerns and addressing grievances arising from investment activities. The GRM engagement focused on seven investors associated with investment activities at the Farin Dutse Forest Reserve, namely: MJD Global [...]

September at InvestJigawa: from Kigali to Chamo 🌾

This month we took Jigawa's agribusiness story to the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali, backed the Rano Air route agreement to improve air connectivity to Dutse, and moved the ₦7.5bn Green Horizon Climate-Smart Bioeconomy Initiative closer to an MoU. Closer to home, we engaged host communities in Malam Madori and Chamo, and used our Grievance Redress Mechanism to resolve concerns around an agricultural investment, because responsible investment means building trust as well as attracting capital. Our Director General also joined [...]

InvestJigawa Engages Stakeholders in Chamo on Green Horizon Project

InvestJigawa today held a stakeholders’ engagement with the people of Chamo District at the District Head’s Office, as part of preparations for the implementation of the Green Horizon Climate-Smart Bioeconomy Initiative by Danmowa Import and Export. The engagement provided an opportunity to explain the project, its objectives, expected benefits, and proposed activities to community leaders and other key stakeholders. The stakeholders expressed their appreciation for the initiative and welcomed the proposed investment, noting its potential to create economic opportunities, support livelihoods, [...]

InvestJigawa Advances Engagement on Green Horizon Climate-Smart Bioeconomy Initiative

InvestJigawa Advances Engagement on Green Horizon Climate-Smart Bioeconomy Initiative InvestJigawa continues its engagement with Danmowa Import and Export Limited on the proposed Green Horizon Climate-Smart Bioeconomy Initiative — a major climate-smart agribusiness investment for Jigawa State. The company has now undertaken a second site inspection, a key step ahead of the proposed signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between InvestJigawa and Danmowa Import and Export Limited. At a glance: - 1,000 hectares of land for commercial plantation development -An estimated ₦7.5 billion investment - [...]