Nigeria’s president eyes trade boost on UK visit

Nigeria’s president eyes trade boost on UK visit

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu kicked off an official visit to the UK seeking closer trade ties to strengthen his country’s economy, hit by the war in Iran and facing the threat of US tariffs. Since becoming president in 2023, Tinubu has overseen a remarkable turnaround of Africa’s fourth-biggest economy: Annual inflation has cooled to around 15% from a peak of almost 35%, while government coffers have been boosted by the cut of a costly fuel su…

Experts Highlight Trade, Investment Gains of Tinubu's UK Visit

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to the United Kingdom (UK) is being hailed by experts as a strategic opportunity for Nigeria to enhance trade, attract investments, and strengthen bilateral relations. Analysts say the visit also offers a chance to reposition the country on the global stage after years of limited high-level engagement with the […] The post Experts Highlight Trade, Investment Gains of Tinubu’s UK Visit appeared first on T…