The combined wealth of Nigeria’s wealthiest men increased to $25.7 billion as of Wednesday, August 7, 2024. This marks a slight rise from the combined wealth of $25.3 billion reported on August 6, 2024. Nigeria billionaires make more money....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Aliko Dangote continues to top the list as Nigeria’s wealthiest billionaire and Africa’s richest person.
According to the Forbes Billionaire Index, as of August 8, Dangote’s wealth stands at $12.4 billion, up from $12.3 billion.
This increase in wealth has elevated him four places in the global rankings, moving from 160th to 156th.
Mike Adenuga – $6.7bn
Mike Adenuga is the second-richest man in Nigeria, with a net worth of $6.7 billion. In the last 24 hours, his wealth has seen a notable increase.
He is currently the 433rd richest man in the world, improving from the previous ranking of 435th.
Abdulsamad Rabiu – $5bn
Abdul Samad Rabiu is the third-richest man in Nigeria, with a net worth of $5 billion. He is also the 605th richest man in the world.
Abdulsamad Rabiu founded BUA Group, a Nigerian conglomerate active in cement production, sugar refining and real estate.
Femi Otedola – $1.4bn
Femi Otedola is one of Nigeria’s wealthiest individuals and currently the fourth richest man, with a net worth of $1.4 billion.
Forbes ranks Otedola as the 2,177 richest man in the world.
Dangote to earn $30bn from refinery, other investments
Legit previously reported that Aliko Dangote, Africa’s wealthiest individual, revealed his expectation that the total revenue from his businesses would surpass $30 billion by the close of 2024.
The Nigerian billionaire and founder of the Dangote Group is renowned for his extensive business empire, which includes subsidiaries specialising in a wide range of goods and services across various sectors of Nigeria’s economy.