Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu pledged to deepen their strategic partnership on Sunday, as Modi made his first visit to the West African country. New Delhi said Modi's trip represented a meeting of the largest democracy in the world and the largest one in Africa,

Nigeria on Sunday conferred its second-highest national award - the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger - on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, making him the second foreign dignitary to receive the

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu met Sunday to renew what they call the "strategic partnership" between two major nations of Asia and Africa.Modi was welcomed to the Nigerian presidency by a military pipe band and honour guard,

Nigeria will award Prime Minister Narendra Modi the Grand Commander of The Order of the Niger (GCON), an honor previously given to Queen Elizabeth in 1969. This marks the 17th international award conferred to Modi by a country.

"PM @narendramodi emplanes for Brazil after concluding a productive visit to Nigeria," the PMO said in a post on X. Ahead of his departure, PM Modi, in a post on X, said: "Thank you Nigeria for a productive visit, which will add speed and vigour to India-Nigeria friendship".

The Indian diaspora in Nigeria expressed joy as Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed their community, highlighting India's economic growth and achievements in defence and space. Community leaders praised the Indian government's efforts in promoting culture and language among the diaspora,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his visit to Nigeria, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 17 years. During his visit, he engaged in bilateral talks with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,

PM Modi and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu agreed to work together to meet the developmental aspirations of the Global South