UK, Nigeria Sign Bilateral Agreement

Hamilton Nwosa
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By Augustine Osayande
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday receives British Prime Minister Theresa May in State House Presidential Villa, Abuja. The UK Prime Minister arrived in Nigeria, as part of her trade mission to three African countries, South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya.
The New Diplomat established that shortly after her arrival in the country, May proceeded to the for a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the  Presidential Villa,
Both leaders reportedly discussed the security challenges in the country, the economy, the 2019 general elections and other issues during the meeting.
President Buhari and Prime Minister Theresa May witnessing the signing of Bilateral agreement on Nigerian Trade Development by Nigerian Minister of State Budget and National planning Hajia Zainab Ahmed and British Minister of State for Trade Policy George Hollingbery, MP as he receives in Official Visit British Prime Minister in State House.
The British Prime Minister on Tuesday said 87 million Nigerians live on less than $1.90 a day, making the country home to more very poor people than any other nation in the world.

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