Japan
Nigerians lose N75bn annually to Visa refusals
Nigerians lose no less than N75 billion annually to non-refundable visa application expenses across various foreign missions. According to a visa-cost analysis report...
Japan withdraws JICA Africa Hometown program amid visa misunderstandings
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has officially cancelled its Africa Hometown campaign, following widespread confusion over a supposed special visa category for...
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba steps down following electoral setback
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation as head of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Sunday, shortly after his coalition faced...
Tinubu returns to Abuja after successful Brazil visit cementing new economic and diplomatic ties
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived back in Abuja early Thursday following a productive three-day state trip to Brazil. The visit culminated in multiple...
Japan denies special visa plans for skilled Nigerians linked to cultural exchange
Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs dismissed recent claims about issuing exclusive visas for talented Nigerians aiming to live and work in Kisarazu, a...
Japan names Kisarazu as official hometown for Nigerians with new visa pathway
Japan has designated Kisarazu City in Chiba Prefecture as the official hometown for Nigerians, unveiled at the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African...
