The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Federal Government of Nigeria have signed a $30 million grant agreement to establish Start-Up Hubs in Abuja. This landmark initiative underlines Japan’s ongoing commitment to economic cooperation and sustainable development across Africa.…
The Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals complex has been lauded as an extraordinary achievement, showcasing Nigeria’s technological advancements on the global stage. This praise was shared by a delegation from the Japanese business community in Nigeria, led by Japan’s Ambassador-designate to…
The Federal Government has pledged to deepen ties with Japan to strengthen trade and exploit more opportunities in areas of infrastructural development, food security, and health. The Vice-President, Kashim Shettima said this on Wednesday when a delegation of the Japanese…
A powerful typhoon made landfall on Kyushu, Japan’s southernmost major island, early Thursday morning, unleashing severe rain and intense winds across the region. Japanese television station NHK reported that the storm, known as Typhoon Shanshan—the tenth of the season—has already…
Nigeria’s national oil company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has commenced exportation of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to Japan and China. The shipment which is delivered on Ex-Ship (DES) basis is in line with its strategic vision…
Croatia beat Japan on penalties to reach the World Cup quarter-finals after a 1-1 draw in their last-16 clash on Monday. Daizen Maeda gave Japan a half-time lead and Ivan Perisic headed home an equaliser for the 2018 runners-up before…
Peter Walton, a former Premier League referee has explained why Japan’s last goal in their 2-1 over Spain on Thursday night was allowed to stand. The goal was the reason Germany crashed out of the tournament on Thursday, with Japan…
Costa Rica stunned Japan 1-0 thanks to a late goal at the World Cup on Sunday to blow Group E wide open and hand a potential lifeline to Germany. Japan, who shocked four-time champions Germany 2-1 in their opener in…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have arrived in Kobe, Japan, ahead of their friendly against the Nadeshiko. The friendly is billed for Noevir Stadium, Kobe, on Thursday. It will be the fourth meeting between both teams. The Super Falcons prevailed 1-0 in…
By Kayode Tokede The Ambassador of Japan to Nigeria, Mr Matsunaga Kazuyoshi, says the total trade volume between Nigeria, the economic powerhouse in Africa, and Japan is one billion dollars per year. Kazuyoshi stated this via a recorded video, on Monday,…
