Aliko Dangote, along with three other Nigerian tycoons, has secured a spot on the prestigious 2024 Forbes list of the world’s wealthiest individuals.
Dangote, the chairman of the renowned Dangote Group, ranked 129th with a formidable net worth of $15.0 billion, solidifying his position as Africa’s richest man and a prominent figure in global business.
Forbes, a US-based global media company, focuses on business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership, and lifestyle.
Joining Dangote on the list are notable Nigerian business magnates: Mike Adenuga, chairman of Globacom, ranked 407th with a net worth of $6.9 billion, while Abdulsamad Rabiu of the BUA Group and Femi Otedola followed closely, with net worths of $6.3 billion and $1.7 billion respectively, securing positions 462 and 1906 on the list.
