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Nigeria: Tinubu Arrives Lagos for Eid-El-Fitr After State Visit to UK

The £746 million port refurbishment deal was signed during Tinubu’s visit, marking the first Nigerian state visit to the UK in 37 years and enhancing economic cooperation.

  • After a two-day UK visit, President Bola Tinubu returned to Nigeria, landing at the Presidential Wing of Murtala Muhammed International Airport at 1.15 am, Dare shared on X.
  • He departed Abuja on Tuesday for a state visit at the invitation of the British government, hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle with a state banquet.
  • Both countries signed MoUs on port development and trade, and agreed on a 746 million deal to refurbish two Lagos ports, with Tinubu stating 'Our two nations share a vision of progress and resilience.'
  • President Tinubu will spend Eid al-Fitr in Lagos and observed prayers at Dodan Barracks on Friday before returning to the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
  • President Tinubu called the visit a major step in strengthening bilateral relations, with discussions covering trade, the economy, climate change and terrorism, highlighting a long-term diplomatic agenda.
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Daily Post Nigeria broke the news in Nigeria on Friday, March 20, 2026.
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