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Japan Awards Scholarships to 20 Nigerians Under African Business Education Initiative

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The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Kakehashi Africa-Nigeria Initiative (KANI) have partnered to award scholarships to 20 Nigerians for Master's degrees and internships under the African Business Education (ABE) Initiative. This marks the 12th batch of beneficiaries under the initiative, which is supported through Japan's Official Development Assistance. The scholarships aim to nurture human resource development and strengthen socio-economic ties between Nigeria and Japan, particularly in key sectors such as agriculture, energy, health, and private sector development.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Kakehashi Africa-Nigeria Initiative (KANI) have awarded scholarships to 20 Nigerians for Master's degrees and internships under the African Business Education (ABE) Initiative.
  • This marks the 12th batch of beneficiaries under the initiative, the SDGs Global Leader Programme Agri-Net, and PREPARE, all supported through Japan's Official Development Assistance.
  • The scholarships aim to nurture human resource development and strengthen socio-economic ties between Nigeria and Japan.
  • Key sectors of focus include agriculture, energy, health, and private sector development, which are critical to Nigeria's growth.
  • The scholarships are fully sponsored by the Japanese Government and JICA, and most programmes last two years, while doctoral candidates will study for three years.
  • One of the beneficiaries, Charles Anibogo, a principal electrical engineer at the Ministry of Power, will study energy transmission policy at the International University of Japan.
  • About 150 Nigerians have studied in Japan under the initiative since its launch in 2015, gaining both academic qualifications and internship experience with Japanese companies.

Statistics:

  • 20 Nigerians awarded scholarships for Master's degrees and internships
  • 12th batch of beneficiaries under the African Business Education initiative
  • Scholarships sponsored by the Japanese Government and JICA
  • Most programmes last two years, while doctoral candidates will study for three years
  • About 150 Nigerians have studied in Japan under the initiative since its launch in 2015

Sources:

  • News Agency of Nigeria (22 August 2025)
  • Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Kakehashi Africa-Nigeria Initiative (KANI)

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