Indonesia has become the newest member of the BRICS group of developing nations, in a move that could further bolster the Global South as Donald Trump’s trade policies pose risks to world economy.

Indonesia will formally join BRICS as a full member, Brazil's government said on Monday, further expanding the group of major emerging economies that also includes Russia, India, China and South Africa.

Nigeria has been recognized as a "partner country" of the BRICS bloc, marking a significant step for the African nation's economy. BRICS, initially founded by Brazil, Russia, India, and China in 2009,

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Saturday that Nigeria has accepted the invitation to join BRICS as a partner country. The ministry disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja by Kimiebi Ebienfa,

Nigeria has officially joined BRICS as a partner country. This aligns with the group's strategy to increase its influence, particularly in opposing the G7 countries, with Russia playing a key role in this process.