Tourism

Japa: Things to consider before making that move

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 June 2024 0

With the poor economic realities in Nigeria, many often see migration out of Nigeria as a viable option. ABIODUN AZI in this article shares all the sides of this crucial life-changing decision. Soji was full of expectations as he departed Muritala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, in

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JAPA: Benin Republic nationals leaving Nigeria as CFA doubles in value over naira

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 4 November 2023 0

By ORIAKU IJELE The recent further devaluation of the naira is orchestrating mass exodus of citizens of Benin Republic back to their country, Saturday Times, has reliably gathered. Nigeria, which was a safe haven for many nationals of West African countries, using CFA as their currency, has lately become unattractive, following the crash of naira […]

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‘Japa’: How we worked outside Nigeria, returned penniless -youths

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 October 2023 0

…’I’ll never go back, any job in Nigeria better’ …’We escaped death by whiskers’ …’I returned with illness, not money’ By Shafa’atu Suleiman Japa, two Nigerian youths who traveled outside the country for greener pastures, have fled the host nation tails between legs and returned to Nigeria with tales of woe. Made to dream

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Daily Times survey: How ‘Japa Syndrome’ is affecting brands, Nigeria’s economy

Ihesiulo Grace 21 March 2023 0

By GODWIN ANYEBE The recent wave of Japa (a Nigerian colloquial for checking out of the country) Syndrome has begun to have colossal effects on many brands as we as the nation’s economy. The most hit is the banks, Information and Communication Technology industry as many IT professionals have travelled out of the country for […]