President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday held high-level talks with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer as both countries moved to strengthen bilateral relations and economic cooperation.
The meeting, described as a major diplomatic engagement, is expected to yield several Memoranda of Understanding covering trade, investment, defence, and cultural collaboration, underscoring Nigeria’s push to attract foreign investment and modernise critical sectors.
A key outcome of the visit is a £746 million financing agreement involving UK Export Finance, the Nigerian Ports Authority, and the Federal Ministry of Finance.
The deal is targeted at revitalising two of Nigeria’s busiest maritime hubs — the Lagos Port Complex (Apapa Quays) and the Tin Can Island Port Complex — in a move aimed at boosting trade efficiency and economic growth.
Earlier, Tinubu and the First Lady were hosted at Windsor Castle by King Charles III and Queen Camilla, reflecting the deepening diplomatic ties between both nations.
The President was accompanied by a high-powered delegation including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi, Finance Minister Wale Edun, and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, among other top government officials.
The visit is seen as a significant step in reinforcing Nigeria–UK relations while positioning Nigeria for increased global economic engagement.
