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Live Updates: President Tinubu's Historic Meeting with King Charles Marks New Chapter for Nigeria-UK Relations
17 minutes ago by Nurudeen Lawal UK State Visit: List of those on Tinubu's entourage Members of President Tinubu’s entourage for the UK state visit include: First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio
Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi SAN
Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Idris Mohammed
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun
Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole.
Minister of Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani
Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd)
National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu
Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed.
21 minutes ago by Nurudeen Lawal "Windsor is buzzing ahead of Tinubu's state visit" Presidential aide Dada Olusegun said "Windsor is buzzing ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's State visit to the @RoyalFamily."
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3 hours ago by Nurudeen Lawal State visit: Zamfara governor in Tinubu’s delegation to UK Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara state has been selected to accompany President Tinubu to the United Kingdom for the historic State Visit, according to Daily Trust. “Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal will join President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s entourage for a historic visit to the United Kingdom on March 18 and 19, 2026," a statement by the spokesperson for the Zamfara governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said.
4 hours ago by Nurudeen Lawal UK state visit: Tinubu, wife depart from Abuja to London President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu depart from Abuja to London ahead of the State Visit to the United Kingdom as guests of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla #PBATInUK.
17 hours ago by Nurudeen Lawal Tinubu in UK: Economic agreements on the agenda President Tinubu will witness the signing of the landmark £746 million financing deal between the UK Export Finance (UKEF) and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and Federal Ministry of Finance to support the refurbishment of two of Nigeria's major national maritime infrastructure - the Lagos Port Complex (Apapa Quays) and the Tin Can Island Port Complex.
17 hours ago by Nurudeen Lawal Tinubu in UK: What is the major goal? The Nigerian presidency said the purpose of this visit is to strengthen bilateral relations and explore avenues for collaboration on issues such as immigration, trade, investment, and cultural exchange.
17 hours ago by Nurudeen Lawal Tinubu in UK: Meetings and engagements expected While at Windsor Castle, Their Majesties will invite the President and the First Lady to view a special exhibition of items from the Royal Collection related to Nigeria. Later, the King and the President will hold private discussions and meet with organisations engaged in interfaith dialogue, both nationally and internationally. The Royal Family will host a State Banquet in honour of the Nigerian guests in the evening. President Tinubu is also expected to hold bilateral discussions with senior UK officials, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The engagements are expected to focus on strengthening cooperation in areas such as trade, security, migration and investment between both countries.