Nigeria Aims to Join BRICS as Full Member in the Near Future

Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, expressed the country’s desire to become a full member of BRICS in the upcoming years. Tuggar mentioned that by 2050, Nigeria’s population is expected to reach 400 million, highlighting the importance of learning from BRICS countries. The minister emphasized the need for Nigeria to establish relationships with BRICS based on mutual interests. BRICS, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has expanded to include additional countries like Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates. Nigeria, along with other nations, recently became BRICS partner countries, showcasing the association’s growing influence globally.