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...
October 09, (THEWILL) – On Wednesday, Nigeria assured the Japanese government of enhanced cooperation, as well as resolving all the grey areas involving bilateral relations between the two countries.
Vice President Kashim Shettima gave the assurance when a delegation of...
September 13, (THEWILL) – Nigeria's Falconets have been eliminated from the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Colombia after losing 2-1 to Japan. The match began with both teams vying for control in the opening minutes. Japan took...
July 31, (THEWILL) - Japan earned a 3-1 victory over Nigeria in their final group match at the 2024 Paris Olympics women's football tournament. The loss eliminated Nigeria from the competition, leaving them without a point after three...
March 30, (THEWILL) - Japan's national football team has received a 3-0 victory by default after their World Cup qualifying match against North Korea, scheduled for earlier this month in Pyongyang, was called off. The Japan Football Association...
February 20, (THEWILL) - Japanese international footballer, Junya Ito, has filed a lawsuit seeking £1.05 million in compensation from two women accusing him of sexual assault, his lawyer announced this week.
The Reims winger denies any wrongdoing regarding...
February 03, (THEWILL) - Iran pulled off a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over four-time Asian Cup champions Japan on Saturday to advance to the tournament's semi-finals. The match saw plenty of tense moments, including a penalty kick by Iran's...
January 31, (THEWILL) - The Japanese national football team continued their strong 2024 Asian Cup campaign on Wednesday, defeating Bahrain 3-1 to progress to the tournament quarter-finals. At Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, goals from Ritsu Doan, Takefusa...
Incumbent President Bola Tinubu is the choice of the Middle Belt leaders for the 2027 poll, THEWILL gathered at the weekend. That is the story behind the photo ops with President Bola Tinubu on Friday, November 6, 2027, when leaders of the Middle Belt and North Central visited the Presidential Villa.
