President Bola Tinubu on Thursday held high-level talks with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as both leaders moved to deepen bilateral relations between Nigeria and Britain.
According to a statement by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the meeting is expected to culminate in the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding covering trade, investment, defence, and cultural cooperation.
The engagement underscores Nigeria’s push to attract foreign investment and modernise critical infrastructure to drive economic growth.
A key highlight of the visit was 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 refurbishment of two major maritime facilities — the Lagos Port Complex and the Tin Can Island Port Complex — in a move aimed at boosting efficiency and trade capacity.
Earlier, Tinubu and the First Lady were hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle, highlighting the diplomatic significance of the visit.
The President was accompanied by a high-powered delegation, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and several cabinet members such as Lateef Fagbemi, Wale Edun, Bosun Tijani, Christopher Musa, and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, among others.
The visit is seen as part of broader efforts by the Tinubu administration to strengthen international partnerships and unlock investment opportunities critical to Nigeria’s economic transformation.