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Ganduje to convert Triumph building into Forex market
Mukhtar Yahya Usman
Kano state governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje is considering a proposal by a private company to convert the premises of Triumph Publishing Company into a Foreign Exchange market.
A statement issued to Kano Focus by the Director General Media and Public Relations, Government House, Aminu Kabir Yassar on Wednesday said Mr Ganduje is also considering another proposal to convert the former Daula Hotel into a residential complex.
The statement said two companies – LAMASH Properties Limited and FARI Properties Limited – presented the proposals to the Kano state Executive Council on a “Build-Operate-Transfer” basis.
Speaking on behalf of LAMASH Properties Ltd., Rabi’u Sa’id said his company will use the “Gidan Sa’adu Zungur” complex of the Triumph Publishing Company to create “Yan Canji Forex Market”.
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Mr Sa’id, an engineer said the company will provide full security and other infrastructure as obtained in vibrant commercial cities like Lagos or Dubai.
Also the representative of FARI Properties Ltd., Abdulkadir Abdulkadir, proposed developing a luxury housing project for 57 families with ancillary facilities, on the grounds of Daula Hotel.
“While the government will provide the land as its equity, our company will provide the financing and technical expertise for the project to be delivered”. Mr Abdulkadir said.
Welcoming the proposals, Mr Ganduje said he was disturbed with the security situation at WAPA Forex market, in the vicinity of Triumph Publishing Company, which is operating under a fragmented arrangement.
“Triumph Publishing Company needed more compact space in a serene environment and modern equipment, to make it a resilient public enterprise.” He added.
It could be recalled that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Kano state 2019 gubernatorial election, Abba Kabir Yusuf has dragged the Ganduje administration to court over plans to award public properties to private individuals.
In an apparent reaction, Mr Ganduje said his administration is converting abandoned public structures into purposeful infrastructure.
“Instead of allowing economically viable structures to lay fallow, we are considering proposals on how to make them projects that will change the physical landscape of Kano as well as revenue earners for the state.”
“We need to be innovative in ensuring that such abandoned structures are converted into edifices that will ensure the sustainability of Kano city.
“Therefore, critics will not lead us to derail from our goal”.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has announced that its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains unchanged, reaffirming its commitment to stability in Nigeria’s domestic energy market.
In a statement issued by Esan Sunday, Head of Media Relations, Branding and Communication, the company said sustaining the current price reflects its efforts to cushion the broader economy against external shocks. It noted that by absorbing prevailing cost pressures, the refinery is helping to moderate inflationary risks, promote energy affordability, and ensure uninterrupted fuel supply amid ongoing global uncertainties.
The company reiterated its dedication to the steady supply of high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market, while aligning with national objectives of price stability and energy security.
It also urged the public to rely solely on official communications from the refinery for accurate and up-to-date information regarding its operations and pricing.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo on his emergence as the Deputy Governor of Kano State following his swearing-in on Tuesday.
KANO FOCUS reports that Garo was sworn in by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf after being nominated to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former deputy governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Garo’s appointment as a positive step toward strengthening unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.
The President noted that the 48-year-old politician has held several public offices, including Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs during the administration of former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. He also served as the APC governorship running mate in the 2023 general elections.
Tinubu commended Governor Yusuf for the appointment, urging political stakeholders in the state to rally behind the administration to ensure stability and progress.
He also called on the new deputy governor to work closely with the governor in delivering effective leadership and accelerating development in Kano State.
The President wished Garo success in his new role.
Ibrahim Khalil
A dramatic political moment unfolded in Kano on Tuesday as former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje publicly acknowledged Muhammad Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano and Chairman of the Kano State Council of Emirs.
KANO FOCUS reports that the unexpected gesture occurred during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, at Government House, Kano—an event attended by top political leaders and traditional rulers.
While delivering his goodwill message, Ganduje addressed Sanusi by his full royal title, drawing immediate attention from dignitaries at the ceremony. The audience responded with loud applause when he greeted the Emir and recognised his position as head of the Kano Emirate Council.
The development is particularly significant given the long-standing rift between the two figures. Sanusi was removed from the throne during Ganduje’s administration, a decision that sparked widespread political and legal controversy at the time.
However, the political landscape shifted following the emergence of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, under whose administration Sanusi was reinstated as Emir of Kano.
Observers say Ganduje’s public acknowledgment signals a possible easing of tensions and may point to broader efforts at reconciliation within Kano’s political and traditional institutions.
The moment has since been described by analysts as a “twist of fate” in Kano politics, where former rivalries appear to be giving way to cautious gestures of respect among key actors.
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