President Tinubu and Emmanuel Macron Hold Diplomatic Dinner in Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a private dinner at the Élysée Palace in Paris on September 17, 2026. The meeting took place during the final days of a three-week annual working vacation in Europe that began on August 30 with a visit to London.

While the leaders did not disclose specific details of their discussions, the engagement focused on reaffirming the bilateral relationship and strengthening cooperation across security, investment, and trade. President Tinubu described the conversation as a means of building a "mutually beneficial partnership."

Following the diplomatic engagements in France, President Tinubu is expected to return to Abuja this weekend. He will resume official duties and begin campaigning for the general election scheduled for January 2027.