Nigeria’s President Tinubu meets royals in UK state visit

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by By AFP and ReutersMarch 18, 2026 at 10:46 PM

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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is on a two-day state visit to the UK, marking the first such visit from a Nigerian leader in nearly 40 years. King Charles III welcomed Tinubu at Windsor Castle, emphasizing the strong cultural and commercial ties between the two nations amidst record-high trade. The visit aims to strengthen diplomatic relations and promote trade, with Nigerian companies expanding operations in the UK. Tinubu and his wife were greeted with military honors and carriage rides, and were shown items from the UK's colonial rule of Nigeria. The visit is viewed as a "renewed chapter" in UK-Nigeria relations, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing trade and strengthening diplomatic ties.

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