JICA disclosed the cancellation in a statement on its website, weeks after reports claimed Japan would create a special visa category for Nigerians who wished to relocate to Kisarazu, a city designated as “hometown” to Nigerians and other Africans under the scheme. According to reports, the Japanese government denied the visa plan after the Director […]
The Path to Rebirth party, which was launched by Shinji Ishimaru, a former mayor of a small city in western Japan, does not have a policy platform and its members are free to set their own agendas. Ishimaru unexpectedly came second in the 2024 Tokyo gubernatorial election thanks to a successful online campaign but he […]
Speaking at a press conference, Ishiba said the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) should begin preparing for a leadership election, and he would remain in office until a successor is chosen. “Now that negotiations on US tariff measures have reached a conclusion, I believe this is the appropriate moment,” said the 68-year-old, adding, “I have […]
This follows key discussions between Nigerian delegations, led by President Bola Tinubu and attended by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu and others with Japanese stakeholders, during the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in Yokohama, Japan. The Nigerian delegation engaged with major energy firms, including Toshiba, Hitachi, and Japan’s Transmission & Distribution […]
As disclosed in a statement by the Director of Information at the state House, Abiodun Oladunjoye, the government named the city the hometown for Nigerians. According to the statement, the move is part of a strategic effort to deepen cultural diplomacy, promote economic growth, and enhance workforce productivity. The statement noted that under the new […]
The President appealed to Nigerians while speaking at a meeting with members of the Nigerian community in Japan, stating that Nigeria’s growth depends on the collective effort of its citizens at home and abroad, whose skills, investments, and innovations are vital to securing the nation’s future. Tinubu met with the community during his trip to […]
In Sunday’s election Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party, which has governed almost continuously since 1955, and its partner Komeito fell a projected three seats short of retaining a majority in the upper house. Voters angry at inflation turned to other parties, notably the “Japanese first” Sanseito, which made strong gains with its “anti-globalist” drive echoing the […]
Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya said Japan is gravely concerned about the ongoing critical humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, pointing to the large number of civilians killed and the insecurity facing both Israelis and Palestinians. Iwaya said in a statement Japan continues to urge all the parties including Israel, to comply with international law, including […]
The region, still recovering from a devastating New Year’s Day earthquake, has been hit by what officials describe as “unprecedented” rainfall. The Japan Meteorological Agency ,JMA, issued its highest-level life-threatening alert for Ishikawa, warning that the heavy downpour would continue until midday on Sunday. More than 40,000 residents across four cities have been ordered to […]