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Japa: Should your friends know about your relocation plans?

For those wondering what japa means and its origins, here is a quick lesson we created on the subject a while back.

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Nigerian lady throws 'japa party' before travelling to UK

A Nigerian lady has shared photos from her relocation (japa) party, which she held before travelling to the United Kingdom. @MzMolly shared the photos on Twitter with the caption "God Did".

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Meaning of 'Japa' and how it became a popular slang for relocating out of Nigeria

The part of the song most instrumental to this piece is where he sings: Japa japa, japa lo London // Japa japa ja wo Canada // Japa japa, ja wo Chicago // Japa japa, ja lo si Africa.

Japa: UK bans foreign doctors, nurses, others from bringing dependants

Torizone reports that the United Kingdom is one of the favourite destinations of young Nigerian professionals regularly trooping out of the country (Japa) to seek greener pastures.

Japa: I'll Continue To Try Untill I Succeed Travelling To Europe - Arrested Stowaway

Osas Nusakare, one of the 14 stowaways arrested onboard a foreign vessel at the Lagos Roadstead, has confessed that he wanted to celebrate the New Year in a European country. 45-year-old Nusakare said this was his second attempt, insisting that he would try

Japa: Nigerians flood foreign embassies as economic hardship bites harder

The phenomenon, known locally as 'Japa', reflects the frustration of the youth amid economic hardship, inflation, and insecurity.

"Him wan japa" - DJ Chicken spotted at airport hours after dragging Wizkid online

A video that surfaced online shows DJ chicken at the airport discussing with some fans who remarked that he is trying to 'japa' from the country.

Japa: Desperate Nigerians reap losses, frustration after patronising fake visa syndicates

The spate of brain drain in the country is now popularly known as Japa.

Japa: Nigerians relocating overseas to take jobs they rejected at home - First Lady

The First Lady said: "Look at all those people saying they are going to Japa, they go there. What work are you going to do? You know, work that you refused to do at home where you have loved ones, you now end up to go and do there.

JAPA: Nigerians sleeping in Belgium streets extreme cold weather - Belgian official

Speaking on those desperate to travel abroad under what Nigerians call JAPA, Roosemont pleaded with the media to help educate Nigerian youths not to be deceived by hungry traffickers who promise to offer them jobs in Europe.

Japa: UK lists applications that require English language test

The United Kingdom has revealed two kinds of English language tests required for nationals seeking immigration routes. Britain made this known in its updated information on its website on Monday. It stated that an assessment of reading, writing, speaking and

Japa: 10,697 medical laboratory scientists left Nigeria - Registrar

The Registrar, Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria, MLSCN, Tosan Erhabor, says so far a total of 10,697 medical laboratory scientists had left the country. Erhabor revealed this to newsmen, saying that a policy is being put together by the Federal

Japa: Over 42,000 Nurses Left Nigeria In 3 Years - FG

Faruk Abubakar, Registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, has said that over 42,000 nurses left the country in the past three years. Abubakar expressed worry about the trend, emphasizing the crucial role nurses play in the healthcare sector

'Japa': 10 things to consider when relocating abroad

"Japa," the colloquial term for Nigerians relocating abroad, represents a transformative journey filled with opportunities and challenges.

Next of kin takes N60M loan with late father's info, plans to japa with siblings

I have 60 mill for me and my siblings now, we will all japa with that money, I am leaving none of them behind." Reactions as next of kin takes loan for japa with late father's details holeyhabit said: "Japa to Sapa.

Japa: Top 4 universities in USA that Nigerians can apply to with HND transcripts.

The desire to leave Nigeria and study abroad has become popular among many Nigerian youths. As soon as they graduate from higher institutions such as polytechnics, universities and colleges, many Nigerian youths look forward to travelling abroad to further