ABUJA, Nigeria -- Nigeria has been admitted as a “partner country” of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, according to Brazil, the group’s chair. 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.

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,

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

(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 has officially been welcomed as a partner country in the BRICS alliance, marking a major milestone for Africa’s largest economy. Brazil announced this historic development, highlighting Nigeria’s significant role in global governance and South-South cooperation.

Brazil has formally announced Nigeria’s admission as a partner country in the BRICS alliance. The Brazilian foreign ministry communicated the development in a statement on Friday. “The Brazilian government welcomes the Nigerian government’s decision,” the statement said.

Nigeria has been admitted as a “partner country” of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, according to Brazil, the group’s chair.

Nigeria has been admitted as a partner country to the Brics bloc of developing economies, adding one of Africa's largest economies to the growing alliance of emerging market countries. Brazil, the

Brazil’s government has announced that Nigeria will join the multinational BRICS bloc as a partner country.