By Nana Musa Ali M. Ali, Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) says the growing influence of the BRICS nations is shaping global governance, economic development, and international relations. During a presentation at the 7th BRICS Media Forum on Wednesday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, AliContinue Reading
The BRICS the heads of state and government have endorsed the Tropical Forests Forever Fund, a Brazilian initiative designed to deliver large-scale, predictable, and performance-based payments to countries conserving tropical forests. The heads of state and government of the BRICS bloc endorsed the initiative at the 17th BRICS SummitContinue Reading
By Oche Echeija Egwa Rio de Janeiro is reputed for cultural tourism, nature’s beauty and hospitality. The old city in the Republic of Brazil easily dwarfs the political capital, Brasilia, and the sprawling commercial hub, Sao Polo, to host international events. From July 6-7, 2025, Rio de Janeiro played hostContinue Reading
Members of the BRICS Bloc are taking steps to strengthen cooperation in the field of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) as a key tool for sustainable socio-economic development, according to the official website of the Brazilian Government. The Brazilian Ministry of Education hosted a meeting of theContinue Reading
Brazil has launched artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives at the BRICS High Level Forum on AI, co-organised with China. The event discussed the prospects for technological development and cooperation in the Global South. This was reported by the press service of the Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation. Brazil’sContinue Reading
Iran’s annual petrochemical output has now surpassed 100 million tonnes, with projections indicating an expected rise to 131 million tonnes by 2029, according to an official. The official who announced this at the third Iran-Africa cooperation conference, said the rise is expected to be supported by 67 new projects currentlyContinue Reading
Trade volume between Russia and Kazakhstan exceeded 28 billion dollars, while Russian exports increased by almost five per cent at the end of 2024, according to Kazinform, a partner of TV BRICS. Kazinform said that the main growth emanated from machinery, transport, chemicals, and minerals. More than 70 major investmentContinue Reading
Foreign ministers of the member states of the BRICS bloc have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in three areas: politics and security, economy and finance, and cultural and humanitarian exchanges. A statement published on the official website of the Brazil’s BRICS Presidency, indicated that the ministers reaffirmed theirContinue Reading
Egypt’s Ministry of Culture has expressed the desire to strengthen cultural cooperation with the BRICS countries of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, among others. Rania Abdel Latif, the Head of the cultural ministry’s Foreign Cultural Affairs Department, said this in an interview with the Middle East News AgencyContinue Reading
The BRICS Working Group is looking closely at developing sustainable transport system and improving air connectivity between member countries of the bloc – Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. A post hoisted on the official website of the Brazilian government indicated that meetings have been held and are stillContinue Reading
