Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing three-nation tour began with a significant stop in Nigeria, where he arrived on Sunday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, Nigeria's second-highest national honor, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday. Modi is only the second foreign dignitary to receive the award.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on Sunday, amid deepening ties between the two countries.

Nigeria confers Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger award on PM Modi, strengthening India-Nigeria relations.

Abuja: India accords high priority to its strategic partnership with Nigeria and it will work towards boosting ties in a range of areas, including defence, energy and trade, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during his talks with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who reached Nigeria on Sunday to begin his three-nation tour, thanked the African country's government and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a warm welcome to the Indian leader and his delegation there.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently in Nigeria, visiting the country, as part of a three-nation tour to strengthen ties between India and Nigeria. In this tour the PM Modi would also be visiting Brazil and Guyana.