Tinubu and Starmer Sign £746M Port Deal in UK Meeting

President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in a high-level bilateral engagement aimed at strengthening ties between Nigeria and Britain. The meeting, which took place on a Monday, was announced by Tinubu's special adviser, Bayo Onanuga.

It is set to culminate in the signing of various memoranda of understanding, including agreements on trade, investment, defense, and cultural cooperation. A major highlight of the visit is the signing of a £746 million financing agreement with UK Export Finance, which will fund the refurbishment of two key maritime infrastructures: the Lagos Port Complex at Apapa and the Tin Island Port Complex.

Accompanying President Tinubu was a high-profile delegation that included Senate President Godswil Akpabio, Attorney General and Minister of Justice Lateef Fagbemi, and several other ministers. This visit underscores Nigeria's commitment to deepening bilateral relations and attracting foreign investment to modernize its infrastructure and support economic growth.