Brazil announced on Friday that Nigeria has been accepted as a partner country in the BRICS alliance, adding Africa’s largest economy to the coalition of emerging market nations.
Currently holding the bloc’s rotating presidency, Brazil highlighted Nigeria’s shared interests with existing BRICS members and its alignment with the group’s objectives.
Nigeria is now the ninth partner in the BRICS framework, joining Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Thailand, Uganda, and Uzbekistan.
The BRICS alliance now accounts for over half of the world’s population and more than 45% of global GDP, underscoring its growing influence on the global stage.
Brazil also praised Nigeria’s efforts in fostering cooperation among nations in the Global South and advocating for reforms in global governance, a core focus of the bloc.
As one of the world’s leading oil producers, Nigeria brings considerable economic weight to the partnership, which grants it the ability to participate in BRICS events and meetings, though without full membership rights, such as voting privileges.
