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French President Emmanuel Macron and Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have agreed to postpone Macron’s planned state visit to Nigeria until early 2027.
The visit was initially proposed for October 29 to November 6, 2026, but both leaders have agreed to move the diplomatic engagement to a later date. No new dates for the visit have been announced yet.
Macron’s proposed trip to Nigeria had been expected to strengthen diplomatic and economic relations between the two countries. French diplomatic officials had previously said the visit would give Nigeria and France an opportunity to expand cooperation across several sectors.
The postponement comes amid unrest in France, where demonstrations that began over staff shortages and poor school facilities have snowballed into a nationwide cost-of-living crisis. However, the French presidential source did not explicitly link the unrest to the decision to postpone the visits.
Discussions during the state visit were expected to cover trade, investment, economic cooperation and other areas of mutual interest. Nigeria and France have continued to develop bilateral relations, with both countries exploring opportunities for increased business partnerships and investment.
Macron and Tinubu have maintained diplomatic engagement as both governments seek stronger economic and political cooperation. The rescheduled state visit in early 2027 is expected to provide another opportunity for both leaders to discuss bilateral priorities and potential areas for partnership.
Further details, including the confirmed dates and programme for Macron’s Nigeria visit, are expected once the Nigerian and French governments finalise arrangements.
