US EditionNigeria: Tinubu's London Visit - UK Voice Could Have Calmed Nigeria Persecution Debate - Presidency
- On March 17, 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will arrive in the United Kingdom to begin a state visit extended by King Charles III, hosted at Windsor Castle, a first for a Nigerian leader.
- The visit aims to deepen strategic ties on trade, investment, security, education and technology to attract capital under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's reform programme.
- Sunday Dare posted on X on Sunday that a more measured United Kingdom intervention during recent international debate on alleged religious persecution could have calmed tensions.
- The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development said Jupiter Ltd sponsored false claims during the visit and revoked Basin Mining Ltd's mineral titles for unpaid fees totaling �2,494,000,000.
- Amid optimism, analysts and civil society urged clarity, with Taiwo Otitolaye cautioning 'It is not bad for our president to visit the United Kingdom, but we must be very careful' about influence efforts, emphasizing transparency.
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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is expected in London on 17 March 2026 for the first state visit in nearly 40 years of a representative of the most populous nation in Africa to his former colonial power. Both countries are major partners in trade, development aid and defence.
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Nigeria’s First State Visit Since 1989: President Bola Tinubu Heads To UK
London, United Kingdom – When Nigerian President Bola Tinubu arrives in the UK this week, the visit will carry more than ceremonial significance. It will be the first state visit by a Nigerian leader to Britain in 37 years. King Charles III and Queen Camilla are to host Tinubu and first lady Oluremi Tinubu at Windsor Castle from Wednesday to Thursday. The last Nigerian state visit, considered one of Britain’s most important diplomatic tools, too…
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