Nigeria, Jan. 19 -- Nigeria has formally accepted the invitation to join the BRICS bloc of developing economies as a partner country.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement on Saturday.

The country was admitted as a BRICS partner country during a BRICS summit in Russia in 2024. This marked the country's inclusion in a partnership with 12 other nations aimed at strengthening ties with the emerging economic bloc.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the formal acceptance to participate as a partner country highlights Nigeria's commitment to fostering international collaboration and leveraging economic opportunities.

The ministry also said Nigeria is focused on advancing strategic partnerships that align w...