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- Baze University Abuja Hosts UK Academic Summit Focused on Renewable Energy and Artificial Intelligence
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Africa
The British Council held its high level GREAT Talks Initiative at Baze University to strengthen academic ties between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. Discussions centered on renewa...
- President Tinubu Commemorates 90 Years of British Airways in Nigeria Amid Sweeping Aviation Sector Reforms
Published: Apr 24, 2026
Section: Africa
President Bola Tinubu hosted a British delegation at the Presidential Villa to celebrate nine decades of British Airways operations in Nigeria, reaffirming a commitment to bilatera...
- Nigeria Receives Diplomatic Approval From US, UK, and 8 Other Nations for New Ambassadors-Designate; Induction Ceremony Awaits Presidency Finalization
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Africa
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that 10 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, and France, have granted formal approval (agreements) for Nigeria’s ne...
- President Tinubu Returns to Nigeria Following Historic UK State Visit and £746 Million Port Infrastructure Agreement
Published: Mar 20, 2026
Section: Africa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the First Lady arrived in Lagos early Friday morning following a landmark two-day state visit to the United Kingdom. The diplomatic mission resulted...
- President Tinubu Signs Landmark UK Deportation Deal: Visa Overstayers and Foreign Criminals to be Removed to Nigeria
Published: Mar 20, 2026
Section: Africa
During a historic state visit to London, President Bola Tinubu and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed an agreement to fast-track the deportation of illegal immigrants, visa over...
- President Bola Tinubu Recalls 1990s UK Exile and Military Junta Threats During Historic Windsor Castle State Banquet
Published: Mar 19, 2026
Section: Africa
During an official state visit to the United Kingdom, President Bola Tinubu shared personal reflections on his time as a pro-democracy activist seeking refuge from Nigeria's former...
- President Tinubu Advocates for Enhanced Security Partnership with United Kingdom During Historic Windsor Castle Address
Published: Mar 19, 2026
Section: Africa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested increased support from the United Kingdom to combat escalating terrorism and instability within the Sahel region. Speaking at a s...
- King Charles III Praises Nigerian Cultural and Economic Influence During Historic State Banquet for President Tinubu
Published: Mar 19, 2026
Section: Africa
At a state banquet at Windsor Castle, King Charles III and President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed the strategic partnership between the United Kingdom and Nigeria. The monarch highlighte...
- President Bola Tinubu Received at Windsor Castle With 42-Gun Salute for High-Level UK State Visit
Published: Mar 18, 2026
Section: Africa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu were officially welcomed by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle on Wednesday. The two-day state visit, fe...
- Sowore Dismisses President Tinubu’s Landmark United Kingdom State Visit as an Empty Diplomatic Excursion
Published: Mar 18, 2026
Section: Africa
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has publicly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s two-day official visit to the United Kingdom, labeling it a f...
- Omoyele Sowore Denounces Nigerian Constitution as Globally Fraudulent Citing Lack of Genuine Public Participation and Legitimacy
Published: Mar 18, 2026
Section: Africa
Former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has labeled the Nigerian constitution a fraudulent document, arguing that the citizenry was never involved in its creation. Speaking on...
- United Kingdom Implements Stringent No-Fly Zones and Armed Security Deployment for President Tinubu’s State Visit
Published: Mar 12, 2026
Section: Africa
British authorities have announced comprehensive airspace restrictions and road closures in Windsor ahead of a historic state visit by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. Thames Valley...