– Forbes List of the Richest Persons –
Have you ever wondered who the wealthiest individuals in Nigeria are? If you have, the Forbes List of the richest persons has provided you with the answers. Continue reading to learn more about these business titans.
In this article, you shall learn about the 10 richest people in Nigeria this year. However, some of them are in the Forbes ranking. While others are not. But they are all wealthy and successful.
What to Note about Forbes List of Richest Persons
The ranking of African billionaires might not include all the richest people from every country. This is because, every year, the ranking of the richest people changes.
Some make more money, while others lose money because of different reasons.
List of the Richest People in Nigeria
Who are the top 10 richest people in Nigeria in 2021? You will find out now. However, three well-known Nigerian billionaires are at the top of the ranking.
Forbes ranks as the wealthiest the first three names. And the number 1 is also the richest black person on the planet. This is a spot he has held on to for some years now. You can log on to this link for more details.
Below are the top ten (10) richest persons in Nigeria-based on the Forbes list of the richest persons:
10th Position: Fifi Ekanem Ejindu
Fifi Ekanem Ejindu is worth $850 million. She has her own individual style described as ‘neo-traditional. And has won many awards for her talent.
However, construction is not the only industry Fifi loves. She also dabbles in oil and gas as well as real estate. And her net worth is estimated to be $850 million.
9th Position: Hajia Bola Shagaya
Hajia Bola Shagaya net worth is $950 million. And she is one of the Nigerian incredible women who earn millions of dollars and develop different industries and spheres of life. She loves fashion and supports art. Also, she is a wife, mother, and business tycoon.
She has been a member of the board of Unity Bank for many years in a row. Via this website, you will get to know more about her.
8th Position: Jim James Ovia
Jim James Ovia is worth about $980 million. Who doesn’t know Zenith Bank? The financial organisation is one of the top banks in the country. And it was founded by Jim Ovia.
Also, being one of the richest men in the country, note. He is also a member of numerous interesting organisations (both governmental and NGOs).
Read more about him here
7th Position: Orji Uzor Kalu
Orji Uzor Kalu was a former Governor in Nigeria. He had more money in the past but lost much of his wealth because of the drop in prices in real estate and oil.
Also, Kalu’s current net worth is estimated to be $1 billion.
6th Position: Folorunsho Alakija
Again, Nigerian women also know how to make huge money. Folorunsho Alakija is amazing in different industries. Also, she has businesses in printing, oil, and fashion.
Furthermore, she is the world’s eighth wealthiest black person on the globe in 2020. This is according to Forbes. And she is the richest woman in Nigeria. Her current net worth is over $1 billion.
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5th Position: Pascal Uzoma Dozie
Pascal Uzoma Dozie has a net worth of $1.1 billion. And he is the business brain behind different successful Nigerian entities such as Diamond Bank, Kunoch Limited, and others.
Also, he is the chairman at MTN Nigeria.
4th Position: Jimoh Ibrahim
Jimoh Ibrahim is worth $1.1 billion. He is the CEO of Global Fleet Group. And he makes his fortune in oil and gas, insurance, real estate, hospitality, and other industries.
Also, he is well known in Nigeria and outside the country.
3rd Position: Femi Otedola
Femi Otedola is the controlling shareholder in a company known as Forte Oil. Also, the company was initially a BP subsidiary. And it owns more than 500 fuel stations across Nigeria.
Additionally, Femi’s net worth is estimated to be $1.8 billion. Also, he is a well-known philanthropist. Read more about him here
2nd Position: Mike Adenuga
Mike Adenuga is worth $7.2 billion. You can confirm this via this link. Mike Adenuga is well known outside Nigeria thanks to his Globacom company.
Also, he won the ‘Companion of the Star of Ghana’ which is prestigious and amazing. And he was awarded this title because of his large investments in the West African country.
1st Position: Aliko Dangote
Aliko Dangote’s net worth is $9.9 billion. This name is famous not only in Nigeria but all over the globe. Also, Aliko Dangote is a world-renowned cement and sugar tycoon.
Also, he is the chairman of the Dangote Group. And he is a philanthropist. Also, Dangote is at the top of our list because he is the world’s richest black man in 202. And he is the richest man in Nigeria. You can learn more about Dangote here
Nigeria’s economy is evidently among the most vibrant economies in Africa. The sheer number of wealthy people in the country speaks volumes about this.
Finally, Entrepreneurs like Alakija, Dangote, and Adenuga have kept their place on the list of Africa’s wealthiest people for many years.
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