# Nigeria participation in BRICS Summit > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-participation-in-brics-summit > Updated: 2026-09-14T04:34:51.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 2. At the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Nigeria has advocated for a significant overhaul of the global governance architecture and international financial institutions. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu called for a more equitable and responsive international system, including reforms to the United Nations Security Council, to better reflect contemporary economic and demographic realities. Nigeria is seeking deeper cooperation with BRICS nations in sectors such as artificial intelligence, fintech, energy, agriculture, and manufacturing. The administration emphasized that these partnerships should prioritize technology transfer, local value addition, and industrial development. Additionally, the President urged BRICS nations to move from dialogue to practical implementation and measurable development outcomes, positioning Nigeria as a strategic gateway to Africa’s market under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). ## Timeline ### 2026-09-14: Nigeria calls for global governance and financial rule reforms at BRICS Summit At the 2026 BRICS Summit, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu called for reforming the UN Security Council and global financial systems to better reflect contemporary economic realities. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-calls-for-global-governance-and-financial-rule-reforms-at-brics-summit ### 2026-09-11: Nigeria calls for global governance reform at BRICS Summit At the BRICS Summit, Nigeria called for urgent reforms to global governance and the UN Security Council, while seeking deeper cooperation in technology, energy, and trade with emerging economies. 23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-reaffirms-support-for-wto-and-multilateralism --- Cite as: Nigeria participation in BRICS Summit. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-participation-in-brics-summit