President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ended the two-day visit to the United Kingdom, U.K. 

The President arrived Abuja on Thursday from the UK for the celebration of the Muslim festival. 

While in the U.K., President Tinubu held high-level bilateral talks with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday, sealing a £746 million financing agreement with UK Export Finance to support critical development initiatives across Nigeria.

The discussions focused on strengthening Nigeria–UK relations and deepening economic cooperation between the two countries.

Speaking at 10 Downing Street in London, President Tinubu described the engagement as “significant and forward-looking.”

He emphasised the need to expand trade agreements to strengthen economic relations between both countries, noting that “Nigeria is currently undergoing far-reaching economic reforms.”

He acknowledged the challenges confronting both Nigeria and the global economy, noting that current pressures are widespread and not unique to the country.

President Tinubu also highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts to improve the welfare and livelihoods of citizens, emphasising that Nigeria remains committed to working with partners to address emerging economic realities.

President Tinubu also pointed to the threat of terrorism across Africa, linking it to the broader impacts of climate change and evolving socio-economic pressures.

A major highlight of President Tinubu’s visit to the United Kingdom is the signing of a £746 million financing agreement involving UK Export Finance, the Nigerian Ports Authority, and the Federal Ministry of Finance.

The deal is aimed at advancing Nigeria’s drive to modernise critical transport and trade infrastructure, with funding earmarked for the rehabilitation of key maritime facilities, including the Lagos Port Complex (Apapa Quays) and the Tin Can Island Port Complex.