Japan denies reports of special visas for Nigerians under its "Africa Hometown" initiative.

Japan has denied reports suggesting it plans to introduce special visas for skilled Nigerians under the "Africa Hometown" initiative. The initiative, launched by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), aims to foster cultural and economic exchanges between Japanese cities and African countries but does not involve immigration measures or special visa programs. The Japanese government emphasized that the reports about special visas are not true, addressing misinformation that had sparked controversy.