President Bola Tinubu is engaging in high-level talks with Keir Starmer to strengthen diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
A statement from Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said on Monday that the meeting will result in the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding and agreements covering trade, investment, defence, and cultural collaboration.
The engagement reflects Nigeria’s drive to deepen bilateral relations, attract foreign investment, and modernise key infrastructure to boost economic growth.
A major highlight of the visit is the signing of a £746 million financing agreement involving UK Export Finance, the Nigerian Ports Authority, and the Federal Ministry of Finance. The funds will be used to upgrade two critical maritime facilities: the Lagos Port Complex (Apapa Quays) and the Tin Can Island Port Complex, enhancing the country’s shipping and logistics capabilities.
