DEADLINE: 27TH OCTOBER, 2025
KANO STATE INVESTMENT PROMOTION AGENCY (KAN-INVEST)
INVITATION FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR WASTE-TO-WEALTH: A MULTIBILLION-NAIRA CIRCULAR ECONOMY IMPERATIVE FOR KANO
A. THE INVESTMENT BACKGROUND
The Kano State Investment Promotion Agency (Kan-Invest) in collaboration with the State Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Kano State Government, invites reputable local and international firms, consortia, and investors with proven competence and experience to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the development, financing, construction, and operation of Waste-to-Wealth projects to advance a circular economy in the State. This call aligns with the Kan-Invest Waste-to-Wealth Strategy Document (2025) as well as the Kano State Climate Change Policy (2025), which seeks to foster investments in the circular economy to address the triple planetary crisis of climate change, environmental pollution and biodiversity loss while also creating jobs and boosting economic opportunities. Our vision is to transform Kano into the premier hub for circular-economy investments in West Africa. This EOI is being issued to identify credible private sector partners for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects under Kano State’s 5-Year Multi-sectoral Investment Plan. Thus, on behalf of His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, Kan-Invest invites accredited and qualified investors to submit an expression of interest (EOI) to invest in the Waste-To-Wealth sector of Kano State.
B. THE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
Kano State generates over 4,000 tons of waste daily, with only 20% of it being managed. This presents a significant and largely untapped economic opportunity estimated at over ₦114 Million Naira daily in potential revenue (based on current market rates for recyclable commodities and energy tariffs). The potential of Kano State indicates that a fully operational circular economy could generate over ₦500 billion in economic value annually while creating 200,000 direct jobs and significantly reducing environmental degradation. This EOI is the first step in identifying qualified partners to unlock this generational opportunity. The core objective is to implement a robust Circular Economy model in Kano, thereby addressing environmental sanitation challenges, generating cleaner energy and resources, creating inclusive job opportunities, and reducing the State’s carbon footprint (GHG tons CO2e reduced/removed) and contributing to Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Climate Agreement.
C. THE COMMERCIAL PROPOSITION: WHY KANO?
Kano offers unmatched advantages—a youthful and dynamic labor force with over 70% of its population under 30, ensuring no foreseeable labor shortages; a vast resource base with 1.8 million hectares of arable land, 20+ dams irrigating up to 400,000 hectares, and over 35 identified minerals for exploitation. The State is home to more than 20 million people, making it Nigeria’s largest local market, and hosts specialised markets such as Kwari (textiles), Singer (consumer goods), and Dawanau (grains). Beyond Nigeria, Kano connects seamlessly to Niger, Chad, Central, and Northern Africa, giving investors access to a regional market of over 350 million people.
D. INVESTMENT MODEL AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY CATEGORIES
Kan-Invest is proposing a public-private partnership model that will receive catalytic funding and multi-lateral facilitation to de-risk investments while assuring long-term goals and high returns on investment. A comprehensive list of incentives, including tax exemptions and land concessions, is available to potential investors. Interested organisations are invited to express interest in one or more of the following strategic investment areas:
Category A: Organic Waste Valorisation
A1: Large-Scale Biogas Plants for electricity generation and bio-fertilizer production.
A2: Industrial Composting Facilities.
A3: Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) Farms for animal feed production.
Category B: Recycling and Advanced Material Recovery
B1: Integrated Plastics Recycling & Manufacturing Plants (producing finished goods like paving blocks, furniture, etc.).
B2: Scrap Metal Processing and Beneficiation Facilities.
B3: Integrated Tyre Recycling Plants (inspired by zero-waste models like FREEE Recycle).
B4: Advanced Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) for segregated waste.
B5: E-Waste Processing and Refining Facilities.
Category C: Waste-to-Energy (WtE)
C1: Waste-to-Energy Plants utilising non-recyclable waste streams.
C2: Landfill Gas Capture and Utilisation Projects.
C3: Landfill development and management
Category D: Enabling Infrastructure and Services
D1: Supply and Deployment of Waste Segregation Infrastructure (Bins, Collection and Segregation Systems).
D2: Logistics and Fleet Management for Waste Collection and Transportation.
D3: Technology and Innovation Hubs for Circular Economy R&D.
D4: Large-Scale Advocacy and Awareness Campaigns on Waste Sorting at Source.
E. ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CRITERIA
Only pre-qualified candidates will proceed to the PRIVATE PLACEMENT MEMORANDUM (PPM) stage. At which point, they will have to execute a Non-Disclosure Agreement before the PPM is issued. Interested organisations must demonstrate their capability and experience by providing the following information:
I. Certificate of Incorporation or Business Registration.
II. Company’s Audited Financial Statements for the last 3 years (or since incorporation).
III. Company’s profile with organisational structure and key management profiles and Cvs.
IV. Evidence of technical expertise and proposed technology for the chosen category/categories.
V. Detailed profile of similar projects executed in the last 5-10 years, including location, value, scope, and client references.
VI. Bank Reference or a letter of creditworthiness from a reputable financial institution.
VII. Proof of access to financing and/or annual turnover of up to ₦1 Billion in demonstrating the capacity to undertake a project of significant scale.
VIII. Evidence of compliance with relevant regulatory bodies in Nigeria (e.g., Federal Inland Revenue Service – FIRS, Kano State Ministry of Environment,National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency –(NESREA), including commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards
IX. For foreign companies, evidence of successful project execution in other countries. Translate all foreign (diaspora) equivalent documents into English language and have documents certified by a competent authority in the English Language.
F. SUBMISSION DETAILS AND DEADLINE
The Expression of Interest (EOI) must be submitted electronically via email to eoi@kaninvest.kn.gov.ng with the subject “EOI – KANINVEST WASTE-TO-WEALTH INVESTMENT IN (INVESTMENT CATEGORY A, B, C, or D)” no later than 12:00 PM West African Time (GMT+1) on Monday, October 27, 2025. All submissions must be addressed to: His Excellency Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf, The Executive Governor of Kano, Government House, Kano, Nigeria Through: The Director General/CEO, Kano Investment Promotion Agency (Kan-Invest), Amana City, Zaria Road, Kano, Nigeria
G. DISCLAIMERS
This is an Expression of Interest (EOI) only. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment to award any contract. Only shortlisted firms/organisations will be contacted and invited to participate in subsequent procurement and investment structuring stages. Kan-Invest reserves the right to verify all information submitted and to reject EOI submissions that do not meet the stated criteria. Muhammad Nazir Halliru Director General/CEO Kano State Investment Promotion Agency (Kan-Invest) For all inquiries, please contact: Email: info@kaninvest.kn.gov.ng
