First Nigerian state visit in 37 years opens talks on UK–Nigeria mobility corridor
King Charles welcomed President Bola Tinubu on 18 March, kicking off the first Nigerian state visit since 1989. Beyond pageantry, ministers launched negotiations on a youth-mobility visa for up to 5,000 young Nigerians a year, faster business-visit processing and expanded air-service rights—measures that could ease skills shortages for UK firms and stimulate two-way trade.
Mar 19, 2026
