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,

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

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

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

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.