President Bola Tinubu is a key partner in France's efforts to shift its diplomacy toward the continent's English-speaking countries and put its setbacks in the Sahel behind it.

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu begins a three day state visit to France this Thursday, the first of its kind by a Nigerian leader in more than two decades, as Paris seeks to boost ties with English-speaking Africa.

Thursday marks the start of a two-day state visit to France by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, with both sides scenting economic rewards as Paris looks to build new ties in Africa after a series of setbacks.