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JICA Withdraws ‘Africa Hometown’ Initiative After Backlash In Japan

September 26, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has halted its “JICA Africa Hometown” project after criticism and misunderstanding from Japanese municipal authorities. In a statement released Thursday, September 25, the agency confirmed it was discontinuing the

Japan Denies Offering Special Visas to Nigerians Under “JICA Africa Hometown” Initiative

August 26, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Japanese government has debunked reports claiming that its newly launched “JICA Africa Hometown” programme includes the issuance of special visas or immigration privileges to Nigerians or other Africans. In a statement released on Monday,

Japan Names Kisarazu as Official Hometown for Nigerians

August 22, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Japan has officially designated Kisarazu City as the hometown for Nigerians wishing to live and work in the country, in a move aimed at deepening cultural ties and meeting labor demands. The announcement was made

“Everyone in Japan is polite, even animals” – Japan-based Nigerian lady shares the moment a Japan deer bow to greet her

February 28, 2024 Rhoda Gistlover 0

A Nigerian lady living in Japan draws attention on social media when she shares the video of when many deer bowed to welcome her and she gave them goodies. A video with the caption, “Everyone

Miss Japan gives up title after being disgraced for having affair with married man

February 7, 2024 Gistlover Stella 0

Miss Japan, Karolina Shiino, has been forced to give up her crown when it was found that she had an affair with a married man. The Ukraine-born beauty pageant winner was announced on January 22,

“Uk is currently the 37th state in Nigeria” Reactions as U.K considers tightening restrictions on Nigerian migrants

October 12, 2022 Gist Lovers 0

According to a report by dailymail , Some 34,000 Nigerians were given study visas in the UK, bringing with them a total of 31,898 dependants 8,972 Nigerians issued with work visa in the last twelve

Coronavirus: Japan Detects New Variant of The Virus

January 11, 2021 Gistlover Stella 0

Coronavirus: Japan Detects New Variant of The Virus. On Sunday, Japan reported that four people who had arrived in Tokyo from Brazil were found to be infected with a new variant of the coronavirus. The

Japan To Lift State Of Emergency In Osaka And Two Other Prefectures

May 21, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

Japan’s Economy minister says experts have approved a government plan to remove a coronavirus state of emergency in Osaka and two neighboring prefectures in the west where the infection is deemed slowing, while keeping the

Japan Begins Clinical Trials For Coronavirus Drug

April 2, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

Japan has begun clinical trials to test the effectiveness of the anti-flu drug Avigan in treating patients with coronavirus, according to latest report. Following promising result in China, Japan commenced the trials for the drug