Brazil, which currently holds the rotating presidency of BRICS, announced that Nigeria acquired the status of the group’s partner country.

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.

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 become the ninth country to join BRICS as a partner state, the Brazilian Foreign Ministry said. "As part of its temporary BRICS presidency, the Brazilian government announces on January 17 the formal admission of Nigeria to the group as a partner country.

Nigeria has been admitted as a partner country in BRICS, a bloc of developing economies. This move highlights Nigeria's significant role in Africa and aligns with its global governance reform goals. BRICS,

Brazil has formally announced Nigeria’s admission as a partner country in the BRICS alliance. The Brazilian Foreign Ministry made this known in a statement on Friday. Brazil’s announcement makes Nigeria BRICS’ ninth partner country,

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.