…capital development initiatives. The expansion comes amid growing concerns over the “Japa” phenomenon, which has seen thousands of Nigerian-trained nurses and doctors relocate abroad in recent years, creating significant gaps in the domestic health workforce. The government says increasing training capacity is critical…
…woman, however, after she was injured on the mountain and sheltered in a hut overnight. Japan’s highest mountain was once a peaceful pilgrimage site but has become a popular target for hikers — some of whom lack the stamina required for the five-to-10 hour trek up and down. Japan has tightened access rules on the 3,776…
…feature at Legit.ng! For many non-citizens who relocated to the United Kingdom under the Japa wave, obtaining British citizenship and securing a UK passport is the ultimate goal. However, receiving an approval letter from the UK Home Office does not automatically make one a citizen.The UK government explains the final…
…12.5 percent tariff, a US official told reporters. Trading partners like China and Japan are covered in this group. Goods already facing Trump’s sector-specific tariffs — like steel and aluminum — will not be impacted. Goods entering under the US-Mexico-Canada free trade pact will also be exempt, a US official told rep…
…Spain, Singapore, India, the United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Brazil, Australia and Japan.” Nwoko dismissed concerns that the proposed legislation was aimed at targeting or discouraging global technology companies, insisting that it was intended to strengthen their presence and engagement in Nigeria. He said many co…
…has died after a man fell from the 12th floor of a building and landed on her in Nagoya, Japan.The victim, identified as Houra Inaba, was walking with a friend in the early hours of July 19 when 29-year-old Shinsei Taguchi fell from the building, striking her.Emergency responders rushed both individuals to hospital, wh…
…high-rise apartment building and landed on top of her as she walked along a pavement in Japan. The woman was reportedly walking with a friend in Nagoya's busy Sakae district at around 1am on July 19, when the 29-year-old man fell from a 12-storey apartment building and landed on top of her. Both were taken to hospital…
…the world’s most powerful passport, offering visa-free access to 192 destinations. Japan ranked second with access to 188 destinations, while South Korea and the United Arab Emirates shared third place with 187 destinations. The United States of America sits disappointingly at 10th position with 180 destinations. At th…
…been deprived of,” the user posted. Echoing similar concerns, @denmgenes wrote, “If I japa as a consultant to start afresh in the US, just to get posted like this, I’m going to be so pissed.” Taiwo Akinrimisi also highlighted the shortage of neurosurgeons in parts of Nigeria. “Do you know what it means to abandon neuro…
…Rie TakahashiWhere to watch: TV Asahi (IMAnimation), NetflixAkane-banashi premiered in Japan on 4 April 2026. Netflix began global streaming on 17 May, leading up to this season finale on 2 August.The story follows Akane Osaki, a high schooler aiming for top ranks in traditional rakugo storytelling. She pursues the art…
…Myeongdong and Coffee Cojjee in Samsung-dong, plus a bar in Gangnam called Holic-J and a Japanese restaurant in Gangnam called Bum Story.In 2015, he started his own fashion company called MOLDIR, designing his own brand sold at a luxury clothing store in Cheongdam. His real estate portfolio, hospitality chain, and fash…
…will run from July 21 to July 23, 2026. The initiative is funded by the Government of Japan and forms part of UNESCO-IICBA’s efforts to expand access to continuous professional development for educators across the continent. The ministry’s statement partly read, “The Federal Ministry of Education, in collaboration with…
Olympic silver medalist d!es after crashing his bike into barrier during race Japanese Olympic silver medallist and former Keirin Grand Prix champion Toshiaki Fushimi has died at the age of 50 after crashing during a race at the Matsusaka Keirin tournament in Mie Prefecture.Fushimi sustained fatal injuries on Saturday…
…on arrival.CanadaChinaUnited Arab EmiratesFederated States of MicronesiaFijiIndonesiaJapanKiribatiMarshall IslandsNauruNew CaledoniaPalauSamoaSingaporeSolomon IslandsState of IsraelTongaTuvaluUnited KingdomVanuatuFrench PolynesiaWallis and FutunaCook IslandsNiueTokelauAmerican SamoaGuamNorthern Mariana IslandsWhile cit…
A Nigerian lady shared a TikTok video urging fellow Nigerians planning to japa to stock up on jeans before leaving the countryShe compared jeans prices at Primark, one of the UK's cheapest clothing retailers, to what the same item cost in Nigeria and thrift markets The lady also warned against getting 'rugged' jeans in…
…in cash in a safety deposit box in Dubai. They also spent money on holidays to Thailand, Japan, Paris, Mykonos, the Maldives and the Seychelles, while making frequent shopping trips to luxury retailers including Harrods, Hermès and Louis Vuitton despite having little or no verified income. Investigators further traced…
…can gain work qualifications. Photo Steinmeier>For Nigerians looking to relocate (Japa) through professional skill acquisition rather than traditional university routes, this system offers a structured, reliable, and funded path.What is Germany’s dual vocational training?The dual vocational training programme is a syst…
…history of other countries from the United States of America to the United Kingdom to Japan to Singapore to China to Rwanda, all these countries have shown that if you want to have development there must be state capacity, a developmental state that will steer the market and other forces.” Igbuzor called for a fundamen…
…Stage: Drew 1–1 vs Morocco, Won 3–0 vs Haiti, Won 3–1 vs ScotlandRound of 32: Won 2–1 vs JapanRound of 16: Lost 1–2 vs NorwayMexico10Group Stage: 6 Round of 32: 2Round of 16: 2Group Stage: Won 2–0 vs South Africa, Won 2–1 vs Czechia, Won 2–0 vs South KoreaRound of 32: Won 2–0 vs EcuadorRound of 16: Lost 2–3 vs EnglandM…
…Championship summer fixtures - all kick-off times BSTJuly 4 New Zealand 34-32 FranceJapan 27-10 ItalyAustralia 31-33 IrelandFiji 24-39 WalesSouth Africa 45-21 EnglandArgentina 38-47 ScotlandJuly 11New Zealand 47-17 ItalyAustralia 26-42 FranceJapan 20-36 IrelandFiji 8-73 EnglandSouth Africa 42-28 ScotlandArgentina 35-21…
53-year-old Nigerian man arrested for touting in Japan Tokyo police have arrested a 53-year-old Nigerian man, Nwadiukwu Sylvester Ikenna, on suspicion of persistent touting for an establishment in Tokyo's Kabukicho nightlife district. The Metropolitan Police Department said Ikenna grasped a passer-by by the left hand o…
…relocating in search of greener pastures. See below; Asked proper questions before you Japa go find work oh.. thing really dey happen out there , stay safe pic.twitter.com/5BhlV8wBVv — FEED _NIGERIA (@bigcuban387980) July 9, 2026
Twisted woman sews roommate's lips shut in horrifying attack A Japanese woman sewed her roommate's lips shut "with a needle and thread," sending the victim rushing out into the streets with a hand-written sign reading "please help me."The 42-year-old victim was initially too scared to flee the house in the eastern pr…
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…you in Nigeria who think you are suffering, you are better off than your colleagues that japa’d 5 years ago… Do you know majority of them where they are working? Care homes. As far as I am concerned, it’s modern day slavery.” – Presidential Spokesperson, Daniel Bwala pic.twitter.com/Y1CCzIz4BW - @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJob…