Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to arrive in London on March 17, 2026, marking a significant event as it will be the first state visit by a Nigerian president to the UK in nearly 40 years. This historic visit underscores the longstanding ties between Nigeria, the most populous nation in Africa, and the UK, which was its former colonial ruler. The engagement between both nations comes at a time when they are seeking to reinforce their partnership in trade, development aid, and defense, further highlighting mutual interests.