…says move not targeted at Nigeria By Ukpono Ukpong The United States Mission in Nigeria has dismissed speculations linking the recent reduction in visa validity for Nigerians to the country’s foreign policy choices, deportation-related issues, or its perceived association with emerging global blocs like BRICS. The clarification came in a post on its official X […]
By Isah Aliyu Chiroma In a move to bolster its economy and global standing, Nigeria has formally accepted an invitation to join the BRICS grouping as a partner country. This development underscores Nigeria’s commitment to fostering international collaboration, leveraging economic opportunities, and advancing strategic partnerships that align with its development objectives. As a collective of […]
By Godwin Anyebe The addition of six members to BRICS was political development that could lay the foundation of much higher investment between the countries over time, market analysts said recently. Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina and the UAE were invited by the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India and China, at the BRICS Summit […]
Moves to establish a $100 billion development fund by the BRICS countries over the weekend gained traction with Russia signing up alongside China. Russian President Vladimir Putin ratified an accord Saturday to set up a $100-billion reserve fund for the BRICS — the five leading emerging economies that include Russia, China, Brazil, India and South […]