President Bola Tinubu is currently holding talks with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer as part of a high-level bilateral engagement aimed at strengthening relations between both countries.
According to a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the meeting is expected to culminate in the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding covering trade, investment, defence, and cultural cooperation.
A key highlight of the engagement is a £746 million financing agreement involving UK Export Finance, the Nigerian Ports Authority, and Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Finance.
The agreement is expected to fund the refurbishment of major maritime infrastructure, including the Lagos Port Complex (Apapa Quays) and the Tin Can Island Port Complex, as part of efforts to modernise Nigeria’s port system and boost economic growth.
The presidency said the visit underscores Nigeria’s commitment to deepening bilateral ties, attracting foreign investment, and enhancing critical infrastructure.
Earlier, President Tinubu and the First Lady were hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle.
The President was accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other senior government officials.
