The richest man in Nigeria is Aliko Dangote. As of October 2021, he had a net worth of 13.6 billion U.S. dollars, ranking 161st worldwide. Aliko Dangote is also the richest man in Africa. He is the founder and chairman of Dangote Cement, the largest cement producer on the whole African continent, and also the owner of salt and sugar manufacturing companies. Mike Adenuga is the second richest man in Nigeria, with a net worth of 6.5 billion U.S. dollars. He operates in the sector of oil and telecommunication.
Nigeria's billionaires as of 2021
(net worth in billion U.S. dollars)
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