Nigeria has been admitted as a “partner country” of the BRICS bloc of developing economies. BRICS was formed by Brazil, Russia, India and China in 2009, with South Africa added in 2010, as a counterweight to the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations.

The Federal Government has announced its acceptance of joining BRICS as a partner country, marking a step in its efforts to strengthen international collaboration and economic development.

Russia will facilitate Vietnam’s participation in the BRICS bloc of developing economies as a “partner country.”

The ministry of foreign affairs says Nigeria has accepted the invitation to join BRICS as a partner country. Kimiebi Ebienfa, acting spokesperson for the ministry, announced the development in a statement on Saturday.

Nigeria has been recognized as a "partner country" of the BRICS bloc, marking a significant step for the African nation's economy. BRICS, initially founded by Brazil, Russia, India, and China in 2009,

Nigeria has officially joined BRICS as a partner country. This aligns with the group's strategy to increase its influence, particularly in opposing the G7 countries, with Russia playing a key role in this process.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Saturday that Nigeria has accepted the invitation to join BRICS as a partner country. The ministry disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja by Kimiebi Ebienfa,

Brazilian government on Friday said Nigeria has accepted to be a partner country in the multinational bloc of nations, otherwise known as BRICS. This was contained in a statement by the Brazil Foreign Ministry,

Nigeria has officially joined BRICS as a partner country. This aligns with the group's strategy of increasing influence, particularly in opposing the G7 countries. Russia plays a significant role in this process.