Brazil’s government said on Friday that Nigeria has been accepted as a partner country in the multinational group.

Nigeria has been accepted as a partner country in the BRICS bloc, which consists of developing economies. This addition brings one of Africa's largest

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’s acceptance in the group was communicated in a statement on Saturday by the acting spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa.

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

(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.

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 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,

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.