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FG attracted $1.27bn capital from BRICS countries – Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has disclosed that Nigeria attracted $1.27bn in foreign capital from BRICS countries by June 2024, marking a significant rise from the $438.72m recorded during the same period in 2023. The BRICS bloc comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, alongside newer members including Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab

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