(Bloomberg) -- Nigeria has officially joined the BRICS group of emerging-market powers. BRICS, which stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, has been pushing to expand in recent years as it grows in clout and has accepted other countries including Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia and United Arab Emirates.

Nigeria has been admitted as a “partner country” of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, according to Brazil, the group’s chair.

Nigeria has been admitted as a partner country to the Brics bloc of developing economies, adding one of Africa's largest economies to the growing alliance of emerging market countries. Brazil, the

Nigeria has officially joined BRICS as a partner country, confirmed by Brazil's Foreign Ministry. This move aligns with the shared

Brazil, which currently holds the rotating presidency of BRICS, announced that Nigeria acquired the status of the group’s partner country.

Nigeria has officially been welcomed as a "partner country" of the BRICS bloc, the current chair of the group, Brazil announced. The BRICS bloc was first formed by Brazil, Russia, India, and China in 2009 to counter the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations.

Brazil’s government has announced that Nigeria will join the multinational BRICS bloc as a partner country.

Nigeria joins BRICS as partner country, strengthening South-South cooperation and reforming global governance with other developing economies.

Nigeria has been admitted as a “partner country” of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, according to Brazil, the group’s chair.

According to Brazil, BRICS and Nigeria share common interests, as both actively strive to enhance cooperation among Global South countries and advocate for the reform of international organisations.

Nigeria has officially been welcomed as a partner country in the BRICS alliance, marking a major milestone for Africa’s largest economy. Brazil announced this historic development, highlighting Nigeria’s significant role in global governance and South-South cooperation.