Nigerian President Tinubu Makes Landmark State Visit to France

Tinubu's trip seeks to strengthen economic ties and marks a strategic pivot in France's engagement with anglophone Africa.

This is the first state visit by a Nigerian leader to France in over two decades, highlighting renewed bilateral focus.
President Tinubu and French President Macron discussed partnerships in trade, energy, agriculture, security, and innovation.
Nigeria, Africa's most populous country and top oil producer, aims to attract French investments to address economic challenges and create jobs.
France is shifting its Africa strategy, focusing on non-colonial anglophone nations like Nigeria after setbacks in its former colonies in the Sahel region.
Both leaders emphasized a 'partnership of equals,' with France committing to invest in Nigeria's youth, cultural industries, and economic growth.