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,

Russia will facilitate Vietnam’s participation in the BRICS bloc of developing economies as a “partner country.”

Indonesia will formally join BRICS as a full member, Brazil's government said on Monday, further expanding the group of major emerging economies that also includes Russia, India, China and South Africa.

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

The Brazilian government has confirmed the formal admission of Nigeria as a partner country into the intergovernmental organisation popularly known as BRICS. The South American country made the announcement in a statement by its Foreign Ministry on Friday,

Nigeria has officially joined BRICS as a partner country. This aligns with the group's strategy to increase its influence, particularly in opposing the G7 countries, with Russia playing a key role in this process.