Nigeria, Dec. 18 -- Popularly referred to as BRICS+ (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa and with the newly joined members (Ethiopia, Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates), this informal association of emerging economies has witnessed unparalleled transformations under Russia's chairmanship in 2024. It has been, in practical terms, a transformative opportunity and a golden chance especially for Russia to capital on the unique platform to fight geopolitical isolation due to its 'special military operation' in neighbouring Ukraine, and advocated for reforms in the global economic architecture and, unreservedly called for establishing a multipolar order distinctively marking an end to further marginalizing states in A...