US EditionKing Hosts Nigerian President for Ramadan-Adjusted State Visit in Windsor
The visit, the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years, features a Ramadan-adjusted programme and aims to boost UK-Nigeria trade and interfaith dialogue, officials said.
- King Charles is hosting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu at Windsor Castle for a two-day state visit, marking the first such Ramadan-adapted event in nearly 100 years.
- This visit marks the first Nigerian state visit to the United Kingdom in 37 years, aiming to deepen cooperation across trade, finance, and defence while strengthening bilateral ties.
- Nigerian firms are expanding UK operations, with Zenith Bank opening a Manchester branch creating 30 new jobs and financial technology platform LemFi investing £100 million over five years.
- Despite the visit proceeding as planned, Monday's suicide bombing in Borno state killed 23 people, while UK lawmakers urged the government to address the persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
- To accommodate Ramadan, the program replaces the traditional lunch with a night-time state banquet; Tinubu will depart Thursday evening as Eid-al-Fitr begins, concluding the religious observance.
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Nigeria: Tinubu Gets Ceremonial Welcome At Windsor Castle On UK Visit
In a post on X, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed that Prince William and Princess Catherine welcomed the President and his wife at the Fairmont Hotel.
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Tinubu gets ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle on UK visit
In a post on X, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed that Prince William and Princess Catherine welcomed the President and his wife at the Fairmont Hotel.
Inside Tinubu’s Historic UK State Visit
King Charles III is hosting the first Nigerian state visit to the United Kingdom in 37 years, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, were received with full ceremonial honours at Windsor Castle. According to the BBC, the visit marks a significant diplomatic moment between both countries. At the start of the two-day visit, the Nigerian leader was welcomed by senior members of the British royal family, including Queen Camilla…
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