President Tinubu Meets King Charles III at Windsor Castle in First State Visit Since 1989
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu arrived at London's Stansted Airport on Tuesday, kicking off Nigeria's first formal state visit to the United Kingdom in nearly four decades.
The visit, at the invitation of King Charles III, is a landmark diplomatic event aimed at strengthening trade, security, and infrastructure ties.
On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the President is scheduled to meet with Prince William and Catherine before proceeding to Windsor Castle for a private audience with the King.
The high-profile itinerary includes a state banquet and a viewing of a special Nigerian exhibition from the Royal Collection.
Key Economic Highlights:
Port Modernization: President Tinubu is expected to witness the signing of a £746 million financing deal between UK Export Finance (UKEF) and the Nigerian Ports Authority to refurbish the Apapa and Tin Can Island port complexes.
Record Trade: Bilateral trade between the nations reached a historic £8.1 billion in 2025, an 11.4% increase from the previous year.
Fintech Expansion: Major Nigerian firms including Moniepoint, Kuda, and Zenith Bank are scaling up UK operations during the visit.
While the visit focuses on economic growth, it takes place against a backdrop of security concerns following recent attacks in Maiduguri.
President Tinubu is also slated to meet with Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday to discuss strategic partnerships in immigration and defense.
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