President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will embark on a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom (UK), according to a statement from Buckingham Palace. The King and Queen will host the State Visit at Windsor Castle,” the Royal Family posted on X. Confirming the scheduled state visit, Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to President Tinubu on information and strategy, described the state visit as the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years. “First state visit of a Nigerian leader to the UK in 37 years confirmed. King Charles, then Prince of Wales, visited Nigeria in 1990, 1999, 2006, and 2018.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 08, 2026 09:32 UTC