President Bola Tinubu is currently holding high-level talks with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer as part of efforts to strengthen diplomatic and economic relations between both countries.
According to a statement by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the meeting is expected to produce several Memoranda of Understanding covering trade, investment, defence, and cultural cooperation.
The engagement underscores Nigeria’s commitment to deepening bilateral ties, attracting foreign investment, and modernising critical infrastructure to support economic growth.
A major highlight of the visit is the signing of a £746 million financing agreement involving UK Export Finance, the Nigerian Ports Authority, and the Federal Ministry of Finance.
The deal will fund the rehabilitation of two major maritime facilities—the Lagos Port Complex and the Tin Can Island Port Complex—in a move aimed at improving Nigeria’s port efficiency and boosting trade capacity.
Earlier in the visit, President Tinubu and the First Lady were hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle.
The President is accompanied by a high-powered delegation, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi.
Other key officials in the delegation include Wale Edun, Dele Alake, Bosun Tijani, Christopher Musa, and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu.
Also present are Bianca Ojukwu, Jumoke Oduwole, Hannatu Musawa, and Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency Mohammed Mohammed.
The visit is expected to further cement Nigeria-UK relations while unlocking new opportunities for investment and cooperation across key sectors.
