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- 18 Jun 2019
Nigerian develops app to connect Africa, Japan and the rest of the world
A Nigerian, based in Japan has developed a social media application - ''Nahfconnects'', aimed at connecting Africa, Japan and the rest of the world. Kennedy Nnaji, the Chief Executive Officer,…
- 29 Aug 2019
Elumelu Seeks Japan’s Partnership to Empower African Entrepreneurs
Tony O. Elumelu, African investor and philanthropist has challenged the Government of Japan to invest 5% of its $50billion commitment to Africa, in empowering African entrepreneurs. He gave…
- 27 Mar 2025
NITDA Partners JICA to Launch Nigeria-Japan Startup Hub
Mr. Takao Shimokawa, director general, Economic Development Department at the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has visited the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)…
- 30 Mar 2020
New Channel, NHK WORLD-JAPAN to Launch on DStv this April
This April, DStv welcomes new lifestyle channel, NHK WORLD-JAPAN to its platform starting Wednesday, 1 April. The channel, which will launch on DStv channel 431 will showcase a variety of arts and…
- 19 Oct 2017
Nigeria, Japan to Strengthen Ties on Space Exploration
Nigeria is to strengthen relationship with Japan on Nano Satellite technology and Space exploration as part of its economic diversification policy. Speaking when Mr. Sadandou Kusaoke, Japanese…
- 3 Jun 2026
Japan, UNESCO Boost Digital Learning in 15 CoEs with Donation of ICT Equipment
The Federal Government has received a major boost in its drive to strengthen teacher education and digital learning, as the Government of Japan, through the UNESCO International Institute for…
- 29 Jun 2016
HWPL Holds Korea-China-Japan Interfaith Leaders’ Peace Conference
A Korea- China- Japan Trilateral Religious Leaders’ Peace Conference was held in Gyeonggi, Korea on June 27 with the goal of putting religious boundaries aside to achieve peace together. Heavenly…
- 26 Aug 2019
Tony Elumelu to Deliver Keynote Address at TICAD Africa Development Conference in Japan
Tony O. Elumelu, founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation and chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA), will speak at the Seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD),…
- 3 Dec 2023
DG NITDA Urges Japan Government to Leverage Nigeria’s Youthful Poplation
As part of the current administration of President Bola Tinubu's commitment towards creating meaningful opportunities for Nigerian youths, the Director General Of the National Information Technology…
- 5 Jul 2018
Emmanuel Macron, Belgium vs Japan and Power Season 5, Trend on Google Search Nigeria
Emmanuel Jean-Michel Frédéric Macron, French president’s visit to Nigeria early this week trended most on Google search Nigeria over the last seven days. Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, Google’s…
- 3 Apr 2013
FG Seeks Japan’s Assistance to Develop Power Sector
The Federal Government has called on the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to assist in identifying capacity gaps in Nigeria's emerging electricity industry. Mr. Godknows Igali,…
- 19 Jun 2024
Like China and Japan: NASENI is Pathway to Nigeria’s Industrial Economy
By Mr. Olusegun S. Ayeoyenikan Nigeria cannot have real development without a sustainable industrial growth and manufacturing capacity which is the solution to poverty, unemployment and insecurity.…
- 6 Jan 2022
FG to Partner Japan to Boost Digital Innovations
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Thursday said the Agency, through its subsidiary, the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR), would be partnering…
- 7 Jul 2008
Japan to Boost Broadcasting in Nigeria with N554m
Mr. John Ogar Odey, minister of information and communication has disclosed that the Federal Government of Nigeria has secured financial aid amounting to N554 million for the improvement of Medium…
- 9 Sept 2013
Expert Okays GSK’s Sale of Ribena, Lucozade to Suntory
GlaxoSmithKline’s sale of Ribena and Lucozade to Japan’s Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd completes a transition for GlaxoSmithKline that started in the second half of the 20th century. Christian…
- 29 Mar 2016
NTT Data to Buy Dell Systems Unit for $3Bn
Japan's NTT Data is buying Dell's technology services business for more than $3bn (£2.1bn) as it seeks to expand its business in North America. This is set to be the biggest-ever acquisition by NTT…
- 22 May 2016
How Lubcon Became Official Lubricant Blender for Yamaha-Williams
The appointment of Lubcon International, Nigeria’s fast rising pan Africa lube manufacturing firm, by JX NIPPON, one of the biggest oil and gas companies in Japan to blend its Yamalube brand on its…
- 10 Mar 2025
Igniteher BootCamp: A Pathway to Women Empowerment and Economic Growth
The IgniteHer Bootcamp, a flagship initiative by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), concluded…
- 29 Jul 2016
FXTM Analysis: BoJ Policy Meeting In Focus
Financial markets are on standby ahead of Friday’s Bank of Japan (BoJ) monetary policy decision which is widely expected to conclude with unleashing a mammoth 28 trillion Yen stimulus to support the…
- 24 Aug 2025
Nigeria Taps $190M JICA Loan to Power Underserved Communities
Nigeria is seeking a $190 million renewable energy loan backed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), according to Adebayo Adelabu, minister of power. Minister Adebayo-Adelabu In a…
- 11 Oct 2024
NITDA says JICA Partnership Lifts Startup Ecosystem on Global Map
Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, the Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has disclosed that the Agency's partnership with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)…
- 16 Nov 2022
NITDA, JICA Commence Techprenuership Training Startups in North East Region
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) has commenced North-East Startups Training Programme (NEST), where…
- 1 May 2015
Gartner Predicts 10% Rise in Prices of PCs in 2015
Device vendors will have to raise the prices of PCs to offset the effects of currency devaluation, according to Gartner, Inc. Gartner said prices of PCs in the Eurozone and Japan, in particular, will…
- 28 Feb 2024
Sony Lays off 900 Employees in it’s PlayStation
Sony has layed off 8per cent of its PlayStation employees globally, amounting to approximately 900 people. In addition to cuts in the US and Japan, the gaming giant said this would mean closing…
- 21 Jul 2022
Yamaha Motors Corporation Partners MAX to Finance 50,000 Vehicles
Moto Business Service Nigeria (MBSN), a subsidiary of Japan’s Yamaha Motor Corporation has announced a strategic partnership with Metro Africa Xpress Inc. (MAX) - Africa’s first mobility technology…
- 9 Jan 2013
LTE Connections to Hit 1.6 Bn 2017
LTE will go mass market in 2013 as more countries join South Korea, the USA and Japan in pushing the technology aggressively into the smartphone market. Strategy Analytics predicts there will be 1.6…
- 3 May 2017
Bitcoin Soars to All-time High Above $1,400
Bitcoin surged to an all-time high above $1,400 on Tuesday, after more than tripling in value over the past year, with its most recent rise attributed to strong demand in Japan, where the digital…
- 30 Jul 2017
Freetel Partners TD Mobile to Launch in Nigeria
Freetel, Japan’s largest selling smart phone brand in open market announced the launch in Nigeria in partnership with TD Mobile, biggest mobile devices distributor in Sub-Saharan Africa. Freetel was…
- 3 Aug 2016
FXTM Analysis: Risk Off Mode Sends Equities Lower, Gold Shines Again
Disappointed investors sent Asian equities lower across the board early Wednesday after Japan’s approval of the 28 trillion Yen in fiscal stimulus failed to revive hopes that Prime Minister Shinzo…
- 7 Jan 2022
NITDA, JICA Partner to Launch iHatch Incubation Programme
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), through its subsidiary, the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR), and in partnership with Japan…