French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to a private dinner at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Thursday.
The meeting highlighted the longstanding relationship between Nigeria and France and the two countries’ shared interest in strengthening bilateral cooperation.
The dinner brought the two leaders together as part of ongoing efforts to deepen ties between Nigeria and France.
Their engagement reflects the continued diplomatic relationship between both countries and their interest in expanding cooperation across areas of mutual interest.
Tinubu’s meeting with Macron also underscores the importance of France as a key European partner for Nigeria.
The two countries have maintained diplomatic and economic ties, with cooperation spanning trade, investment, security, energy, infrastructure and other areas.
The private dinner at the Élysée Palace further provided an opportunity for the leaders to engage directly on the relationship between their countries.
The meeting took place on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Erizia Rubyjeana
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