{"id":1833557,"date":"2026-03-18T23:07:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T20:07:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1833557"},"modified":"2026-03-18T23:07:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T20:07:19","slug":"king-charles-praises-uk-nigeria-partnership-on-tinubu-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1833557","title":{"rendered":"King Charles praises UK-Nigeria partnership on Tinubu visit"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Bola Tinubu and King Charles delivered speeches at a lavish state banquetImage: Yui Mok\/empics\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Britain’s King Charles has hailed what he calls a “partnership of equals” between the United Kingdom<\/a> and Nigeria<\/a> during a state banquet for President Bola Tinubu.<\/p>\n

Tinubu is on a state visit to the UK, the first by a leader of Africa’s most populous nation in almost four decades.<\/p>\n

\"President
Tinubu joined Charles to inspect the honor guard of British soldiers in traditional scarlet jackets and bearskin hatsImage: Chris Jackson\/empics\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Charles said people with ties to both Britain and Nigeria form a “living bridge” between the countries, calling Nigerians “quiet heroes” at the heart of British life.<\/p>\n

Britain is home to a large Nigerian diaspora, with about 300,000 Nigerians living in the UK.<\/p>\n

Acknowledging Nigeria’s past as a British colony, the monarch noted that there are “chapters that I know have left painful marks,” adding that “no words” could dissolve these.<\/p>\n

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The king and queen showed the president and first lady items from the Royal Collection reflecting the ties between Britain and NigeriaImage: Hannah McKay\/Avalon\/Photoshot\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

UK moves to bolster role as African business hub<\/h2>\n

Trade between the two countries is at a record high, and the UK is using the two-day visit to highlight deep cultural and commercial links.<\/p>\n

Nigeria’s presidency said the visit signalled a “renewed chapter” and reflected a shared commitment to “advancing trade and strengthening diplomatic ties.”<\/p>\n

“Our two nations share a vision of progress” based on “mutual respect and common values,” Tinubu told the king in his speech.<\/p>\n

\"President
The state visit did not include a lunch \u200bas Tinubu is a practising Muslim who is fasting during Ramadan, but the \u200bstate banquet took place late on Wednesday eveningImage: Yui Mok\/empics\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Charles called Nigeria an “economic powerhouse,” saying it has “not just changed, but arrived.”<\/p>\n

He highlighted growing investment ties, noting Nigerian banks in London and British financing for Nigerian port projects.<\/p>\n

Guests at the banquet included\u00a0ministers and business leaders\u00a0as well as sports stars and cultural figures with Nigerian heritage.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Tinubu is due to meet Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday. He is also scheduled to meet members of the Nigerian community abroad.<\/p>\n

\"Gro\u00dfbritannien
Earlier, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu chatted with Prince William, heir to the throne, and his wife, CatherineImage: Yui Mok\/empics\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Edited by:\u00a0Dmytro Hubenko<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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Britain’s King Charles has hailed what he calls a “partnership of equals” between the United Kingdom<\/a> and Nigeria<\/a> during a state banquet for President Bola Tinubu.<\/p>\n

Tinubu is on a state visit to the UK, the first by a leader of Africa’s most populous nation in almost four decades.<\/p>\n

\"President
Tinubu joined Charles to inspect the honor guard of British soldiers in traditional scarlet jackets and bearskin hatsImage: Chris Jackson\/empics\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Charles said people with ties to both Britain and Nigeria form a “living bridge” between the countries, calling Nigerians “quiet heroes” at the heart of British life.<\/p>\n

Britain is home to a large Nigerian diaspora, with about 300,000 Nigerians living in the UK.<\/p>\n

Acknowledging Nigeria’s past as a British colony, the monarch noted that there are “chapters that I know have left painful marks,” adding that “no words” could dissolve these.<\/p>\n

\"Britain's
The king and queen showed the president and first lady items from the Royal Collection reflecting the ties between Britain and NigeriaImage: Hannah McKay\/Avalon\/Photoshot\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

UK moves to bolster role as African business hub<\/h2>\n

Trade between the two countries is at a record high, and the UK is using the two-day visit to highlight deep cultural and commercial links.<\/p>\n

Nigeria’s presidency said the visit signalled a “renewed chapter” and reflected a shared commitment to “advancing trade and strengthening diplomatic ties.”<\/p>\n

“Our two nations share a vision of progress” based on “mutual respect and common values,” Tinubu told the king in his speech.<\/p>\n

\"President
The state visit did not include a lunch \u200bas Tinubu is a practising Muslim who is fasting during Ramadan, but the \u200bstate banquet took place late on Wednesday eveningImage: Yui Mok\/empics\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Charles called Nigeria an “economic powerhouse,” saying it has “not just changed, but arrived.”<\/p>\n

He highlighted growing investment ties, noting Nigerian banks in London and British financing for Nigerian port projects.<\/p>\n

Guests at the banquet included\u00a0ministers and business leaders\u00a0as well as sports stars and cultural figures with Nigerian heritage.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Tinubu is due to meet Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday. He is also scheduled to meet members of the Nigerian community abroad.<\/p>\n

\"Gro\u00dfbritannien
Earlier, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu chatted with Prince William, heir to the throne, and his wife, CatherineImage: Yui Mok\/empics\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Edited by:\u00a0Dmytro Hubenko<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Britain’s King Charles has hailed what he calls a “partnership of equals” between the United Kingdom<\/a> and Nigeria<\/a> during a state banquet for President Bola Tinubu.<\/p>\n

Tinubu is on a state visit to the UK, the first by a leader of Africa’s most populous nation in almost four decades.<\/p>\n

Charles said people with ties to both Britain and Nigeria form a “living bridge” between the countries, calling Nigerians “quiet heroes” at the heart of British life.<\/p>\n

Britain is home to a large Nigerian diaspora, with about 300,000 Nigerians living in the UK.<\/p>\n

Acknowledging Nigeria’s past as a British colony, the monarch noted that there are “chapters that I know have left painful marks,” adding that “no words” could dissolve these.<\/p>\n

Trade between the two countries is at a record high, and the UK is using the two-day visit to highlight deep cultural and commercial links.<\/p>\n

Nigeria’s presidency said the visit signalled a “renewed chapter” and reflected a shared commitment to “advancing trade and strengthening diplomatic ties.”<\/p>\n

“Our two nations share a vision of progress” based on “mutual respect and common values,” Tinubu told the king in his speech.<\/p>\n

Charles called Nigeria an “economic powerhouse,” saying it has “not just changed, but arrived.”<\/p>\n

He highlighted growing investment ties, noting Nigerian banks in London and British financing for Nigerian port projects.<\/p>\n

Guests at the banquet included\u00a0ministers and business leaders\u00a0as well as sports stars and cultural figures with Nigerian heritage.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Tinubu is due to meet Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday. He is also scheduled to meet members of the Nigerian community abroad.<\/p>\n

Edited by:\u00a0Dmytro Hubenko<\/em><\/p>\n

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