ABSTRACT
This research work is concern with evaluation of the performance of Kano State Investment and Properties Limited as the Test Case. The most significant feature of the institutions is that the organisation claim to operate on purely Commercial principles and investingonly in projects which give promise of adequate financial
returns. But political factors fully determine their locations and their investment choices are devoid only on political considerations, so as to go in Line with the
State development plan objectives. Due to this factor investment appraisal techniques and other factors are not being given the emphasis they deserve in determining investments.
In addition, the company is not haven an efficient portfolio composition. And at the same time the Company is not observing the rules of diversification of investment. Funding is another factor that help in crippling most of this Development finance institutions of which Kano State Investment and Properties is also a victim
