Wednesday March 18, 2026
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Nigeria’s Pesident Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have both arrived in London for a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom, UK, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between both countries.
The NewsDesk reports Tinubu and Oluremi arrived in on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, via Stansted Airport after earlier departing the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at about 10:00 am.
The visit follows an invitation by King Charles III, who will host the Nigerian leader and his wife at Windsor Castle.
The state visit is expected to culminate in the signing of agreements and memoranda of understanding across strategic sectors of the economy.
Key areas of cooperation include trade and investment, energy transition, solid minerals development and security collaboration between Nigeria and the UK.
During their stay, the British monarch and Queen Camilla will host the President and the First Lady to a special Royal Collection exhibition.
The exhibition will showcase artefacts and historic items linked to Nigeria, reflecting longstanding ties between both nations.
The visit is also expected to deepen diplomatic engagement and open new channels for economic and cultural cooperation between Nigeria and the UK.
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