General · 8 February 2026
King Charles welcomes Nigerian President, first state visit in 37 years.
For the first time in nearly four decades, a Nigerian leader will be honored with a full state visit to the United Kingdom. King Charles III is set to welcome President Bola Tinubu to Windsor Castle this March, ending a diplomatic gap dating back to 1989. With annual trade between the two nations now surpassing £8 billion, this high-profile event leverages royal tradition to cement vital economic ties and modernize a historic partnership for the future.
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