Nigeria, Oct. 8 -- French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to embark on a state visit to Nigeria before the end of October, with the visit reportedly scheduled for October 28 and 29.

According to presidency sources, the visit could still be subject to changes.

Macron's visit is expected to build on the relationship between France and Nigeria following President Bola Tinubu's three-day state visit to France in November 2024.

During the 2024 visit, Tinubu and Macron discussed issues including finance, energy transition, solid minerals, trade and investment, and communication.

Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga said at the time that the visit focused on strengthening political, economic and cultural relations and creating more ...