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Nigeria is admitted as a partner country of the BRICS bloc
- Nigeria has been admitted as a partner country of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, according to Brazil, the group's chair.
- Nigeria is the ninth BRICS partner country, joining Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Thailand, Uganda, and Uzbekistan.
- Brazil's government stated that Nigeria shares convergent interests with other members of BRICS, due to its large population and economy.
- The bloc's leaders aim to introduce an alternative payment system that would not depend on the dollar.
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News24 | Nigeria joins BRICS, pushing SA to 4th African member in growth and population
The big BRICS countries now have three formal partners on the continent with economies growing much faster than South Africa's, and bigger markets in terms of population, if not available cash.
·South Africa
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Sunuafrik.comNigeria joins BRICS as partner country
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the formal acceptance to participate as a partner country highlights Nigeria's commitment to fostering international collaboration. The post Nigeria joins BRICS as partner country appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
·Abuja, Nigeria
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Belarus received a similar status last year.
Nigeria has officially joined the BRICS bloc as a partner country.
The alliance, led by Brazil, Russia, India, India, China and South Africa, aims to act as a counterweight to the G7.
·Montreal, Canada
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