BRICS: Despite Shettima’s Attendance, Nigeria Missing As Bloc Admits Ethiopia, Egypt, 5 Others As Members

The Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) economic bloc has agreed to expand by admitting Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as members effective from January 1, 2024.

Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, departed Abuja on Monday to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 15th annual BRICS Summit taking place in Johannesburg, South Africa.