Tag: #BRICS
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EGYPT’S TRADE WITH BRICS COUNTRIES RISES 25.5% TO $36.7BN IN FIRST HALF OF 2026
Egypt’s trade with BRICS countries reached $36.7 billion in the first half of 2026, rising by 25.5 per cent from $29.3 billion recorded during the same period in 2025. Data from Egypt’s Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics showed that Egyptian exports to BRICS countries stood at $6.6 billion, while imports increased to $30.2…
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BRICS SUMMIT: NEW COOPERATION PLANS IN A.I., TRADE, HEALTH UNVEILED
BRICS leaders have unveiled fresh initiatives in artificial intelligence, health, trade, transport and sustainable development at the 18th BRICS Summit Outreach session in New Delhi, with partner countries including Nigeria participating. India’s chairmanship is built around resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said BRICS members agreed to establish an integrated system…
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BRICS SUMMIT: TINUBU CALLS FOR OVERHAUL OF GLOBAL GOVERNANCE, FINANCIAL SYSTEM
President Bola Tinubu has called for an urgent overhaul of the global governance structure and international financial institutions to make them more representative, equitable and responsive to current economic and demographic realities. Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, made the call on Sunday, September 13, at the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi,…
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NIGERIA TO DEEPEN TRADE, INVESTMENT TIES AT 18TH BRICS SUMMIT
Nigeria is set to use the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, India, as another platform to strengthen relations with key international partners. Vice President Kashim Shettima will represent President Bola Tinubu at the Sept. 12–13 summit, where leaders of BRICS member and partner countries are expected to discuss global economic growth, multilateral cooperation…
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INDIA BACKS STRONGER NIGERIA ROLE IN BRICS
India has called for a stronger role for Nigeria in BRICS, saying the country’s participation would boost Africa’s representation and strengthen the voice of the Global South in global economic affairs. The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Amb. Abhishek Singh, made the call on Wednesday during a media engagement in Abuja. He said Nigeria’s position…
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BRICS YOUNG SCIENTISTS CALL FOR STRONGER ARCTIC RESEARCH, TOURISM AND CULTURAL PARTNERSHIPS
BRICS young scientists are pushing for stronger international collaboration on the future of the Arctic. At the Youth Arctic: Science for the Future conference in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia, researchers and experts from BRICS countries explored opportunities for cooperation in areas such as environmental protection, energy, logistics, tourism and Arctic development. A key focus of the discussions…
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NIGERIA TO DRIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH THROUGH INNOVATION — FG
The Federal Government says Nigeria will continue to use innovation as a key driver of economic growth and national development. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Amb. Dunoma Ahmed, stated this at the 18th BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting in India. She noted that Nigeria’s tech ecosystem—covering fintech, digital…
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NIGERIA BACKS BRICS PUSH FOR REFORM OF GLOBAL FINANCIAL SYSTEM
Nigeria has expressed support for calls to reform international financial institutions and strengthen cooperation among developing countries under the BRICS framework. The position was presented at the 18th BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting in New Delhi, India, by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Dunoma Ahmed, on behalf of the Foreign Affairs…
