Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu will arrive in London on Tuesday for a state visit hosted by King Charles III.
The visit marks the first state visit between Nigeria and the United Kingdom in nearly four decades.
Nigeria and Britain share strong ties in trade, defence, and development cooperation. The UK also hosts a large Nigerian diaspora.
Trade between both countries reached £8.1 billion ($11 billion) in the year ending September 2025. That figure represents an 11.4 percent increase from the previous year.
On Wednesday, Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, will receive Tinubu and Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu.
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King Charles will later host the Nigerian president at Windsor Castle. The King will also organise a state banquet in his honour.
On Thursday, Tinubu will meet UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and members of the Nigerian community in Britain.
Officials expect discussions on trade, port development and economic cooperation.
Britain currently supports major renovation projects at Nigerian ports.
Nigeria and the United Kingdom also signed a strategic partnership agreement in November 2024. The agreement focuses on economic growth, immigration management and security cooperation.
Earlier this year, both countries also discussed stronger defence cooperation following a deadly attack in central Kwara State.
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu will also hold separate engagements during the visit.
She is scheduled to preach at Lambeth Palace and meet leaders of the Church of England.
