The combined wealth of Nigeria’s three wealthiest men increased to $22 billion as of Friday, November 15, 2024.
Data from Forbes showed that Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga and Abdulsamad Rabiu increased their wealth in the last 24 hours.
Nigeria billionaires make more money
In the past 24 hours, Nigerian billionaires have seen their wealth grow by different amounts.
Aliko Dangote- $11 bn
Aliko Dangote continues to lead the list as Nigeria’s wealthiest billionaire and Africa’s richest person.
According to the Forbes Billionaire Index, as of November 15, Dangote’s wealth stands at $11 billion, up by $800,000
This increase in wealth placed him as the 214th richest man in the world.
Mike Adenuga – $6.6bn
Mike Adenuga is the second-richest man in Nigeria, with a net worth of $6.6 billion. In the last 24 hours, his wealth has notably increased by $4 million.
He is currently the 433rd richest man in the world, improving from the previous ranking of 435th.
Abdulsamad Rabiu – $4.4bn
Abdul Samad Rabiu is the third-richest man in Nigeria, with a net worth of $4.4 billion.
Among the three billionaires, he gained the most on Friday, adding $45 million to his wealth.He is currently the 785th richest man in the world.
Abdulsamad Rabiu founded BUA Group, a Nigerian conglomerate active in cement production, sugar refining and real estate.
