The agreements, concluded with UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and Trade Envoy Florence Eshalomi, focus on tackling organised immigration crime, improving border management, and expanding access to business visas for UK firms operating in Nigeria.
Nigeria’s Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo said the deals reflect the country’s commitment to a “transparent, rules-based migration system that is safe, orderly and mutually beneficial,” while addressing the abuse of legal migration pathways.
Beyond security, the agreements are expected to ease business travel and support trade flows between both countries, aligning with Nigeria’s broader ambition to drive economic growth and attract foreign investment.
The development comes alongside a wider set of engagements during Tinubu’s two-day visit, including a £746 million financing agreement, equivalent to roughly $950 million, to modernise key port infrastructure in Lagos.
The upgrade will target the Lagos Port Complex and Tin Can Island Port, two of Nigeria’s busiest maritime gateways that handle a significant share of the country’s import and export traffic.
Analysts say improved port efficiency, combined with streamlined visa access for investors, could enhance Nigeria’s attractiveness as a business destination, particularly for British firms seeking to expand in Africa’s largest economy.
The latest agreements underscore a growing alignment between London and Abuja on migration control, trade facilitation, and economic cooperation amid shifting global mobility and investment patterns.
