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Nigeria, UK seal £746m deal to rehabilitate Apapa, Tin Can Island ports
Nigeria and the United Kingdom have agreed on a £746 million export finance arrangement to support the rehabilitation and modernisation of two of Nigeria’s busiest seaports, a move expected to boost trade capacity and strengthen economic ties between both countries. The development was disclosed by presidential aide Sunday Dare in a post on X on Thursday, following engagements between President…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu meets UK Prime Minister Starmer ahead of bilateral talks
The United Kingdom Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has received President Bola Tinubu at Downing Street as part of the Nigerian leader official state visit to the UK. According to the official programme released by the British government, President Tinubu is scheduled to hold high-level bilateral talks with Prime Minister Starmer, with discussions expected to focus on strengthening diplomatic relations,…
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UK announces jobs boost as Tinubu’s state visit strengthens Nigeria-UK economic ties — Official
The United Kingdom government has announced a new wave of job creation driven by Nigerian companies expanding their operations in Britain, coinciding with President Bola Tinubu’s state visit aimed at strengthening economic and trade relations between both countries. UK officials said the expansion by Nigerian banks, fintech companies and creative industry firms is expected to generate hundreds of jobs, further…
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FG shuts down three factories in Ogun over worker’s safety violations, deaths
The federal government has ordered the closure of three factories in the Ogijo area of Ogun State over alleged safety violations and reported worker fatalities. The affected companies are African Refractory and Allied Products (ARAP), African Non-Ferrous Industries Limited, and Metalworld Recycling Limited. The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, announced the directive on Wednesday during an…
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Borno bombings: Troops kill 67 terrorists as Tinubu, Starmer to sign defence pact — Dare
Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, says Nigeria is recording major successes in the fight against terrorism, including the killing of dozens of insurgent leaders and the strengthening of defence cooperation with the United Kingdom. Speaking during an interview on Sky News UK on Thursday, Dare said recent military operations have significantly weakened…
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NSIA seals $500 million partnership with UK investor to boost Nigeria’s dairy industry
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has entered into a $500 million partnership with UK-based investment firm Asset Green Limited to establish a large-scale, integrated dairy production project aimed at transforming Nigeria’s dairy value chain. The agreement, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), was signed in London on Tuesday ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s official visit to the United…
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King Charles backs Nigeria’s leadership in Commonwealth, pledges stronger UK partnership
King Charles III has expressed strong support for Nigeria’s growing influence within the Commonwealth of Nations, saying the United Kingdom looks forward to standing alongside the country as a trusted partner in building a shared future. Speaking during a state banquet at Windsor Castle in honour of President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, the British monarch emphasised Nigeria’s strategic importance to…
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King Charles praises Nigeria’s cultural influence and diaspora impact on Britain
Britain’s monarch, King Charles III, has praised Nigeria’s growing global cultural influence and the significant contributions of Nigerians living in the United Kingdom, describing them as a vital bridge strengthening ties between both countries. Speaking during a state banquet at Windsor Castle on Wednesday in honour of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the King highlighted the impact of Nigerian culture, entertainment,…
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Nigerians spent £178m in UK as 251,000 Britons visited Nigeria – King Charles
King Charles III has revealed growing economic ties between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, highlighting that Nigerian visitors spent £178 million in Britain in 2024, while 251,000 British travelers visited Nigeria and spent a similar amount. The British monarch disclosed this during a state banquet at Windsor Castle on Wednesday in honour of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and First Lady…
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Tinubu seeks stronger UK security ties to combat Sahel-linked terrorism
President Bola Tinubu has stressed the importance of stronger security cooperation between Nigeria and the United Kingdom as West Africa continues to battle growing terrorism threats linked to instability in the Sahel region. Speaking at a state banquet at Windsor Castle hosted by King Charles III on Wednesday, Tinubu said Nigeria bears a major responsibility in maintaining stability across the…
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