In this article, we will be discussing the Top 10 Richest Men in Nigeria and their networths. If you are looking for the answer to this question, you are in the right page.
Nigeria as a country is blessed with mineral resources such as crude oil, limestone, coal and many more. There are also a lot of billionaires in Nigeria. Many people like you are curious about their source of wealth and networths. This Richest Men in Nigeria have multiple streams of income, including investment in various sectors of Nigeria economy. Their wealth has made them well-known both locally and internationally.
Who are the Top 10 richest men in Nigeria?, what is the source of their wealth? Are they Nigeria citizens?, grab a cup of tea and read on to know their networths.
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Who Is The Richest Man In Nigeria?
Aliko Dangote is the richest man in Nigeria and Africa at Large. He is the founder, chairman and CEO of Dangote Group of Campany, which happens to be the largest industrial conglomerate in West Africa.
State of Origin: Kano State, Nigeria.
Date of Birth: 10 April, 1957 (age 66 years).
Occupation: Business Man.
Networth: $14.8 Billion.
Source of Wealth: Suger, Flour, Cement, Household Consumables.
Top 10 Richest Men in Nigeria 2024 & Their Networths.
According to Forbes, the list of men below are the richest men in Nigeria.
Mike Adenuga
Chief Michael Adeniyi Agbolade Adrnuga Jr popularly known as Mike Adenuga is the second richest man in Nigeria and third richest person in Africa. He is the founder of Globacom and chairman of Conoil.
State of Origin: Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Date of Birth: 29 April, 1953 (age 70 years).
Occupation: Business Man.
Networth: $6.2 Billion.
Source of Wealth: Telecommunication and Oil Production.
Alafaa Kariboye-Igbo
Alafaa Kariboye-Igbo popularly known as oil money is the third richest man in Nigeria. He is into real estate, oil and gas, auto dealership, entertainment and also a philanthropist.
State of Origin: Buguma, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Date of Birth: 21 May, 1981 (age 43 years).
Occupation: Business Man.
Networth: $6.1 Billion
Source of Wealth: Real Estate, Oil and Gas, Auto Dealership and Entertainment.
Abdul Samad Rabiu
Abdul Samad Isyaku Rabiu is the fourth wealthiest man in Nigeria and Africa at large. He is the founder and chairman of BUA group, a Nigeria conglomerate (concentrating on manufacturing, infrastructure, agriculture and production). Abdul Samad is also the chairman of the Nigeria Bank of Industry.
State of Origin: Kano State, Nigeria.
Date of Birth: 4 August, 1960 (age 63 years)
Occupation: Business Man.
Networth: $5.9 Billion.
Source of Wealth: Cement, Agriculture and Production.
Arthur Eze
Chief Arthur Eze popularly known as Prince Arthur Eze na Ukpo is a Nigerian oil magnate, politician, philanthropist and CEO of Atlas Orlanto Petroleum, the largest privately owned Petroleum exploitation and production company in Nigeria.
State of Origin: Dunukofia, Anambra State
Date of Birth: 27 November, 1948 (age 81 years)
Occupation: Business Man.
Networth: $5.8 Billion.
Source of Wealth: Oil and Gas Production.
Cletus Ibeto
Cletus Madubugwu Ibeto is the sixth richest man in Nigeria on our list. He is the chairman of Ibeto Group, the largest enterprise from Nnewi a city in Anambra State known for its unique entrepreneurial spirit.
State of Origin: Nnewi, Anambra State.
Date of Birth: 6 November, 1952 (age 71 years).
Occupation: Business Man .
Networth: $3.8 Billion.
Source of Wealth: Automative spare parts and Cement manufacturing.
Orji Uzor Kalu
Orji Uzor Kalu is a senator and formal governor of Abia State, Nigeria. He is a known Nigeria politician and business man. Orji is the chairman of SLOK holdings, news telegraph news paper and the daily sun in Nigeria.
State of Origin: Abia State, Nigeria.
Date of Birth: 21 April, 1960 (age 63 years)
Occupation: Politician and Business Man.
Networth: $3.2 Billion.
Source of Wealth: Furniture, Manufacturing, Transportation and Politics.
Emeka Offor
Sir Emeka Offor is a Nigeria Oil Magnate, philanthropist and business man. Emeka is the former chairman of Erhc Energy INC, CEO of Chrome Group, one of the largest Oil and Gas conglomerate in West Africa, the founder of Sir Emeka Offor founder and the owner of Emeka Offor Plaza in Onitsha Main Market, Anambra State.
State of Origin: Oraifite Ekwusigo, Anambra State.
Date of Birth: 10th February, 1957.
Occupation: Business Mogul.
Networth: $2.9 Billion.
Source of Wealth: Oil Production.
Benedict Peters
Benedict Peters is one of the wealthiest man in Nigeria. He is the founder and CEO of Aiteo, Bravura Holdings an integrated mining company that specializes in developing platinum, lithium, steel, copper, and gold asset in Africa countries like Ghana, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Libya and many more.
State of Origin: Onicha Oloma, Delta State.
Date of Birth: 5th December, 1966 (age 58 years).
Occupation: Founder and CEO Aiteo, Bravura Holdings.
Networth: $2.7 Billion.
Source of Wealth: Mining, Oil and Gas Production.
Andy Ubah
Emmanuel Nnamdi Ubah is a Nigerian politician. He served a senator for the Anambra south senatorial district from 2011-2019. Nnamdi also won the 2007 Anambra governorship election but was later removed by Supreme Court months. Uba is one of the richest man in Nigeria, he made his money from politics.
State of Origin: Agusta, Anambra State.
Date of Birth: 14th December, 1958 (age 65 years).
Occupation: Politician.
Networth: $2.1 Billion.
Source of Wealth: Politics.
