August 24, 2025 — The Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) wrapped up in Yokohama with the adoption of the Yokohama Declaration, a landmark pact reaffirming Japan’s long-term commitment to strengthening ties with Africa across trade, governance, climate resilience, and human development. The declaration was jointly endorsed on August 22 by Japanese Prime
August 23, 2025 — The Government of Japan has announced Kisarazu City as the official hometown for Nigerians residing and working in the country, in what is being described as a landmark step in strengthening bilateral ties between both nations. According to the Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo
Japan has confirmed the arrival of its first tsunami wave measuring approximately 30 centimetres, which struck the northern island of Hokkaido shortly after a powerful undersea earthquake occurred off the eastern coast of Russia. Authorities reported the seismic event late Tuesday night, prompting immediate tsunami alerts across coastal regions of northern Japan. The wave, although
Abuja, Nigeria – July , 2025 — The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, on Thursday, hosted the Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Suzuki Hideo, at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja to advance bilateral cooperation in digital technology. The high-level engagement served as a platform to strengthen digital
Japan secured its place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday, becoming the first nation to earn a spot through the qualification process after a decisive 2-0 victory over Bahrain at Saitama Stadium. Goals from Crystal Palace midfielder Daichi Kamada and Real Sociedad forward Takefusa Kubo in the second half sealed the win, ensuring
