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.

(Bloomberg) -- Nigeria has officially joined the BRICS group of emerging-market powers. BRICS, which stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, has been pushing to expand in recent years as it grows in clout and has accepted other countries including Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia and United Arab Emirates.

Nigeria is set to take full advantage of its newly confirmed partnership with the BRICS bloc, aiming to strengthen strategic collaborations that alig

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.

Brics welcomed Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates as new members. Saudi Arabia has also been invited to join. Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Malaysia have formally applied for membership

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.

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 joins BRICS as partner country, strengthening South-South cooperation and reforming global governance with other developing economies.

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, with Russia playing a key role. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil,