The Dutch Minister of Culture says he hopes this move will address the "historical injustice".
Nigeria's official for museums calls it a "great day" as the Horniman signs over looted objects.
French art historians have estimated that some 90% of Africas looted cultural heritage is believed to be in Europe.
Nigerians welcome the return of artefacts - including Cambridge University's cockerel - looted in 1897.
Several museums in Europe have talked of returning the looted artefacts - but where will they be housed in Nigeria?
Priceless artefacts are to be returned from next year as a step towards "reconciliation".
With European museums on the back foot following Black Lives Matter protests, the emphasis moves to Nigeria.
The Super Eagles have learned their fate as they hope to make their 19th Afcon appearance in Cameroon ......
One of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) favourites are going home early after the Round of 16 in Egypt ......
La ville, durement touchée par le déclin industriel, survit grâce à l?argent des migrants, envoyés par milliers en Europe via des réseaux mafieux.