President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday held talks with Prince William as part of his ongoing state visit to the United Kingdom—the first such trip by a Nigerian leader in nearly 40 years.

Tinubu, who arrived in London on Tuesday with First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, was welcomed with full ceremonial honours at Windsor Castle by King Charles III and other senior members of the Royal Family, including Queen Camilla.

The visit highlights the enduring diplomatic relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, with both nations looking to expand collaboration in areas such as trade, security, and development. Bilateral trade has continued to grow, reaching £8.1 billion in the year ending September 2025.

Both Tinubu and King Charles III are scheduled to deliver remarks at a state banquet on Wednesday evening. However, the customary luncheon with the monarch will not hold, as the Nigerian president is observing the Ramadan fast.

The visit also comes amid renewed security concerns in Nigeria following recent bomb attacks in Maiduguri. Responding to the situation, Tinubu described the attacks as desperate acts by criminal and terrorist groups seeking to spread fear.

He had earlier instructed security chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri to take direct control of operations, reinforcing the government’s commitment to restoring stability and public confidence in the region.

As part of his itinerary, Tinubu is also expected to meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as well as members of the Nigerian diaspora in the UK, in a bid to further strengthen ties between both countries.