Japan Names City as Hometown for Nigerians, to Grant Special Access Visa

Japan names city as hometown for Nigerians, to grant special access visa

The government of Japan has designated the city of Kisarazu as the hometown for Nigerians willing to live and work in the East Asian country. The decision announced on Thursday, August 21, 2025, is part of Japan's strategic efforts to deepen cultural diplomacy, promote economic growth and enhance workforce productivity. This is contained in a statement on Friday by the Director of Information at the State House, Abiodun Oladunjoye. According to …

Japan to create migration programme for Nigerians, names city as hometown for Nigerians

... the Japanese government will create a special visa category for highly skilled, innovative, and talented young Nigerians who want to move to Kisarazu to live and work.

Japan Designates Kisarazu as Official Hometown for Nigerians to Deepen Cultural & Economic Ties

For Nigerians looking to live and work in Japan, there’s a new development: the Japanese government has named Kisarazu, a city in Chiba Prefecture, as their official hometown. The announcement was made during the 9th Tokyo International Conference for African Development (TICAD9), where Japan also rolled out a brand-new visa category for young, skilled, and innovative Nigerians hoping to relocate. Artisans and other workers ready to upskill will…

WAFU B tourney: F/Eagles pledge redemption

Flying Eagles captain Mike Zaruma has vowed the team will redeem their image and make amends with all three points against arch-rivals Ghana on Wednesday. The Nigerians drew with Cte d'Ivoire in their WAFU B U20 Tournament opener on Sunday and fell short of what is expected of them. Zaruma says all members of the []

Presidential Aides Visit Japan’s Designated Hometown For Nigerians - Thepodiummedia

Presidential aides, Bayo Onanuga, and Temitope Ajayi, on Friday, visited Kisarazu, the Japanese city newly designated as Nigeria’s hometown. The visit came a day after the conclusion of the ninth Tokyo International Conference for African Development (TICAD9), where Japan formally announced Kisarazu as a settlement hub for Nigerians. Onanuga said the city holds symbolic ties with Nigeria, recalling that it hosted the country’s Olympic team durin…

Japan Names Kisarazu as Official Hometown for Nigerians - Newsmakers

Malik Yahya/ Japan has designated the city of Kisarazu as the official hometown for Nigerians wishing to live and work in the country, in a landmark move to deepen cultural diplomacy, strengthen bilateral ties, and boost economic growth. The announcement was made on Thursday on the sidelines of the 9th Tokyo International Conference for African […] The post Japan Names Kisarazu as Official Hometown for Nigerians appeared first on Newsmakers. Re…