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Japan, through JICA, has committed N20bn to strengthen Nigeria’s electricity transmission network, with the Apapa Transmission Substation in Lagos among the major beneficiaries. The 2.35 billion yen funding will cover construction, equipment procurement, engineering services, operational training and...

A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture, prompting tsunami advisories and emergency evacuations across parts of Kyushu. More than 150,000 residents were urged to move to higher ground as the quake disrupted electricity, rail transport, aviation and...

June 29 (THEWILL) — Brazil needed a stoppage-time winner to overcome a spirited Japan side, claiming a dramatic 2-1 victory on Monday to secure their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The five-time world...

June 26 (THEWILL) — Japan and Sweden settled for a 1-1 draw after an evenly contested FIFA World Cup clash that saw both sides enjoy prolonged spells of dominance without finding a decisive breakthrough. Following a tightly fought first half,...

June 15, (THEWILL) — Japan staged a spirited late comeback to secure a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in an entertaining FIFA World Cup Group F encounter on Sunday. The match produced four goals and plenty of attacking football, with...

January 21, (THEWILL) — A Japanese court has sentenced Tetsuya Yamagami, the man who assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, to life imprisonment more than three years after the killing shocked the nation and the world. The Nara District...

October 14, (THEWILL) — October 14, (THEWILL) — Brazil manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has called for improved mental strength from his squad following their unexpected 3-2 defeat to Japan in Tokyo on Tuesday. The loss marked the first time Brazil...

September 25, (THEWILL) — The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has announced the withdrawal of its “Africa Hometown” initiative, citing widespread misunderstandings and concerns that emerged within Japan over the programme. The scheme, unveiled in August at the 9th Tokyo...

August 26, (THEWILL) — Japan has dismissed reports that its new “JICA Africa Hometown” programme offers special visas to Nigerians or other Africans. THEWILL earlier reported that the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has designated four Japanese cities as...

February 27, (THEWILL) – Japan won its first SheBelieves Cup title on Wednesday after defeating the United States women's national team 2-1 in the tournament's final match in San Diego. The victory marks only the second time Japan has...