Tinubu Meets Starmer: UK, Nigeria Sign Deal to Speed Up Deportations

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:09:05 +0000

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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has concluded a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom, the first by a Nigerian leader in nearly 40 years. The visit centred on an agreement to fast-track the deportation of visa overstayers and failed asylum seekers. By recognising “UK Letters”—alternative identity documents—Nigeria will bypass lengthy emergency travel document processes, allowing for swifter removals from Britain. Beyond border security, the summit delivered a significant economic win for Nigeria: a $94 million contract for British Steel to support Nigerian port developments. While Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed the “historic” strengthening of ties, the visit faced domestic backlash in Nigeria. Critics labelled the trip insensitive as it occurred immediately following devastating “suicide” bombings at home.

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