The company has grown to become a leading global energy and services company with interests in oil, telecommunications, maritime, aviation, and real estate. Nicknamed Superman, Li Ka-shing is revered as one of the most influential businessmen in Asia and he is certainly the richest, worth $33.1 billion (25.82bn). Borno will be more beautiful than Dubai. Meet the Top 10, Baba Suwe Net Worth, House, and the Cars He Left Behind, Destiny Etikos Net Worth, House and Cars, Forbes listed him as the Most Powerful Man in Africa for consecutive years (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017), 2014- Top 25 Businessmen in the World who changed and shaped the century, 2015- 50 Most Influential Individuals in the World by Bloomberg Markets, 2015- Top 100 most influential Africans by New African magazine, 2016-African Business Leader Award by the Africa-America Institute, 2019- Man of the Year by Silverbird Group, 2019- African Philanthropist of the Year Award by African Leadership Magazine, 2020- Award of Honour by the Sun Newspaper. He founded Credit Transactions and Investments Limited (CTIL), an energy consulting firm. It aims at bringing sustainable development to Nigeria and Africa at large by empowering individuals and institutions. While retaining their spot as the most industrious tribes in the country. Aliko Dangote.Dukes friend. The third on the list of 20 richest men in Nigeria is the popular Femi Otedola. He has a net worth of $2.7 billion (2.1bn) and is the 887th richest person in the world. His other assets include minority stakes in Nigerias Access Bank and mobile phone carrier MTN Nigeria. In April 2018, Koum announced his impending departure from Facebook HQ in California, however he continues to work one day a month and banks close to half a billion dollars every financial quarter, stalling until his remaining stock options vest. Abdusalam through the BUA foundation was also involved in the construction of the Centre for Islamic Studies at the Bayero University, Kano. On the list and in second place, according to the Al-Iqtissadi site, is Brazilian businessman Joseph Safra, 80, who comes from a Syrian family, with a value of 25.2 billion dollars, making him the richest banker in the world. Top footballers that grew up in the ghetto and have become billionaires out of their humble backgrounds Let's see how a difficult childhood has helped these players transform to the soccer gods on the pitch. America will have more Black Presidents. Hes currently the chairman of the bank. In 1978, Langone co-founded US retail giant Home Depot with Arthur Blank and Bernard Marcus. Winfrey overcame a tough childhood, born to a teen mother in rural Mississippi and raised without indoor plumbing. But Peterffy's story of success is nothing short of extraordinary. Born in Kafanchan Kaduna State, Emeka Offor hails from Irefi Oraifite in Ekwusigo local government area of Anambra State and is arguably considered the richest Igbo man in Nigeria. We have seen many numbers of children of politicians or business moguls break into the music scene with the influence or fortune from their families. Igho is the chairman of several companies and he is the Executive Director of Cosmos oil AG and the founder/chairman of Taleveras, an energy trading company. Pinault and his family own a 3,000-piece art collection, with works by Picasso, Mondrian and Koons, auction house Christie's, several vineyards, a French soccer club, a theatre in Paris and a luxury yacht and expedition company. An oil and gas dealing firm. According to Forbes, he is worth $1.1 billion. His business interests spread both locally as well as internationally. This gave him the drive to start his own company, Cheung Kong Industries, which manufactured plastics. According to Forbes, he's also the richest black person in the world . 8. He is the founder of the 2nd largest cellular phone company in Nigeria, Globacom. Abramovich spent his early life in a region far-removed from the riches of his current home in Londons Knightsbridge. He is also the CEO of Pacific Holdings Limited with an estimated net worth of almost a billion dollars. . A post shared by Falz TheBahdGuy (@falzthebahdguy). The chairman of pan-African. Ellison moved to Chicago with his adoptive parents where he attended school. This is where he learnt to make clothes by hand. His father was a truck driver and the family were poor. This firm would later metamorphose in to what is now known as the Dangote Group. Dos Santos is the daughter of Angola's president, who appointed her as head of Angola's state oil firm Sonangol in June 2016. Image credit Sunday Alamba via The Commonwealth Flickr CC. Its a true revelation. Not too long after their company took off, Mitchell died of cancer and DeJoria took over. Unless you are very strong and convinced you can succeed, you will be swept away.". In 1986, he won National Merit Award by General Ibrahim Babangida. Anchorage Leisures, a subsidiary of the Honeywell Group, owns Radisson Blu, which is a prominent waterfront hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. Tunde is also the director of MTN Nigeria Ltd. By 32 years-old, Winfrey was a millionaire. Your email address will not be published. Currently, he is the chairman of SAPETRO (South Atlantic Petroleum), a Nigerian upstream oil and gas exploration and production company. Lovemoney.com limited is a registered company in England & Wales.Company REG NO: 7406028 VAT NO: 945 6954 72. Net worth: $42.2 billion. He is the founder and Chairman of Atlas Oranto Petroleum a reputable company with assets in Nigeria, Liberia, Guinea and the Gambia. Billionaires and millionaires in the US include people from all over the world. All Vecchios hard work and work experience paid off and at 25 he went on to open his own moulding shop. Large freshwater swamps give way to brackish mangrove thickets near the seacoast. The Niger delta is a vast low-lying region through which the waters of the Niger River drain into the Gulf of Guinea. The companys subsidiaries include Maritime Associates International, United Property Developers, Yinka Folawiyo Petroleum, Folawiyo Energy Limited, Enyo Retail and Supply, and Enyo Retail and Supply. Tony Elumelu has greatly contributed to the economic growth of the country and Africa at large. He also freed Jaja Wachuku from detention by the Ojukwu government towards the end of the civil war. Knight of Saint Christopher of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion. Li hasnt always been so blessed. In 1967, he started making ties in a small office in New York and the Ralph Lauren Corporation was born. In 1993, he started Interactive Brokers and the company was so successful Peterffy became known as the father of digital trading. Nigerians Drag Davido On Twitter For Liking Video Accusing Labour Party Of Rigging Election, I wan send d boy 1m Davido Promises To Gift Keke Rider One Million Naira For Flooding Tricycle With His Pictures (Video), Shege Don Tire Me, I Am Voting For A New Nigeria Falz, Nigeria Albums To Be Released In 2023 [Pt.1], Your email address will not be published. According to Forbes, Mike Adenugas net worth as of October 2021 is estimated at $6.2 billion. Aliko Dangote, I did not see adeleke,dantata and my self, I did not see adeleke he his richer than otedola na, It is only God knws the position of my father. The Allegis Group, which Aerotak is part of, is now a $10.8 billion (8.5bn) company, with nearly 500 offices worldwide. With a net worth of over $12billion in 2018, Aliko Dangote is the richest man in Nigeria and entire Africa. At the beginning of his career, Lalibert had fire in his belly literally. His net worth is estimated at $550 million, according to Forbes. In 2019 they plan to open a museum in France. He was also a retired Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) of the Nigerian Police Force. As we shall see, most of the winners of the BBNaija show came from humble backgrounds (as their fellow housemates) and this is not a coincidence since 40% of Nigerians (83 million people) are below the poverty level as at 2019/2020 (Nigeria Bureau of . Langone is a philanthropist and in 1999 donated $10 million to NYU's part-time MBA programme and $200 million (155m) to the university's medical centre in 2008. The rapper, who mainly studied abroad, is the son of Chief Herbert Chikwe and Dr. Mrs. Kema Chikwe. Lynxxx was the first Nigerian artist to be endorsed by the global brand, Pepsi. Following the success of his palm oil business, Orji Uzor Kalu moved to another line of business which was selling furniture on a large scale. 12. Orji Uzor Kalu is the chairman of SLOK Holding, the Daily Sun, and New Telegraph newspapers in Nigeria, and served as the governor of Abia State, Nigeria, from May 29, 1999, to May 29, 2007. Self-made investor Ken Langone is now worth $3.6 billion (2.8bn). Orjiakos business interest is primarily in oil and gas. He has also won a handful of awards which include Commander of the Order of Niger (CON) 2012, Africas 55 wealthiest People by Venture Capital (2014), Forbes Most Prominent Naira Billionaire from Nnewi (2017), A post shared by SIR EMEKA OFFOR (@sir_emeka_offor). He has a nonprofit organization, Jim Ovia Foundation, that invests in the Nigerian youth, providing them with university scholarships and ICT empowerment skills. Jim Ovia is also the chairman of the Nigerian Software Development Initiative (NSDI), Cyberspace Network Limited and the National Information Technology Advisory Council (NITAC). In search of the American dream he emigrated to New York when he was 21 with no English and no money. Lens took a shock lead in the 28th minute through Seko [] Zara soon became very successful due to its quick turnaround of stock and stores opened all around the globe. He also serves a Co-Chair of the Aspen Institute Dialogue Series on Global Food Security. The mobile network company has over 55 million subscribers with a presence in Nigeria, Ghana, Benin, ad Cote dIvoire. Orjiakor also operates other ventures in construction, real estate, pharmaceuticals, and shipping and holds several positions and stakes in various companies. He is a renowned businessman, co-founding global giant Westfield Corporation, which has shopping centres in Australasia, the US, UK and Europe. He was the owner of Visafone Communications Limited, which he had long sold to MTN. Arthur Eze. After a stint in the army and as a journalist, he became an entrepreneur and had various businesses, selling toiletry kits and running a charter tours business. When World War II broke out, Lowys family moved to Hungary to avoid being arrested by the Nazis. Global Fleet Group is an umbrella company for its investments in several other industries covering oil and gas, hospitality, aviation, banking, insurance, real estate, publishing, and media. also against the background of poor economic data. Through his fathers university, Michael Otedola University, he set up a scholarship scheme which has helped over 1000 students since its inception. People shall go to Space (the Moon and other Planets) from their houses in Africa. The 85 year-old owns two newspapers and donated $25 million (19.6m) to Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, reportedly making him the largest single donor in the presidential election. He is the chairman of the Yinka Folawiyo Group, a large conglomerate with interest in energy, agriculture, shipping and real estate. Born on the 10th of April 1957, Aliko Dangote is the owner of the 'Dangote Group,' the largest cement and sugar producer in Africa. Having amassed a net worth of $3.7 billion, Cletus M. Ibeto holds his own as one of the richest men in Nigeria. But sadly it wasnt enough and he was sent to foster care and wound up in a gang, before finding an olive branch in the form of the military. Mike Adenuga had his primary and secondary education in Nigeria before proceeding to the United States to study Business Administration. He constructed the overhead bridge in Ebonyi State with his private funds without asking for government intervention. With its activities only limited to Nigeria, DSF empowers and provides access to education to children and youth who came from humble backgrounds. The Dangote Group is a major force in the sugar and cement market in Nigeria and Africa. Poor countries get poorer, and rich countries get richer. Thomas Peterffy has a net worth of $20.3 billion (15.9bn) and is the richest person in the state of Florida. Tony Elumelu serves as an advisor to the USAIDS Private Capital Group for Africa (PCGA) Partners Forum. Besides the wealth and fame he has gained as an oil magnate, Peters is also famous for his philanthropic activities, awards, and recognitions he continues to receive through them. Nigeria is a country that is home to many wealthy individuals. Rotimi Alakija is a Nigerian Disc Jockey with the stage name DJ Xclusive. A post shared by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (@oukgram). The following is a list of Nigerian billionaires. His parents were cotton shareholders and the family were so poor that they had no indoor plumbing or electricity. Leon Charney made more than a billion dollars from real estate investments, especially in properties around Manhattan's Times Square. dont mind him, you get good insight bro! Harold Hamm is the 100th richest person in the world and is worth $14.1 billion (11.1bn), due to his lucrative company Continental Resources, which produces more than 200,000 barrels of oil a day and is known for pioneering horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing (better known as fracking) in the Bakken region of North Dakota. Tony Elumelu is the Chief executive officer and Group managing director of the United Bank of Africa (UBA). His investments include Heir Holdings, the United Bank for Africa and the Transcorp. Ralph Laurens surname was actually Lifshitz but he changed it to Lauren when he was 16 to avoid mispronunciations. Adenuga also owns stakes in various companies in Nigeria and beyond, including Sterling Bank and Stanbic IBTC Bank. 2013- Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Lynn University, Florida, 2017- Honorary Doctorate in Business Adm. from University of Uyo, 2018- Honorary Doctorate in Mgt Science from Nigeria Defense Academy. His acquisition of the large oil company Sibneft created the vast majority of his wealth. The group also owns sports brand PUMA and the $19 billion (14.82bn) company is run by Pinault's son. He is also the chairman of FBN Holding Plc. Arthur studied chemical and mechanical Engineering at the California State University. Tonye Rex Idaminabo is a perspective lawyer in Nigeria. He is also the Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. Family and faith are more important to the Changs than wealth. He also established Reputation Pool for creating reputation voting and ranks. Mohammed Indimi is the founder of Oriental Energy, a company he founded in 1990. Walmart Founder Samuel Walton, WhatsApp Co-founder Jan Koum, Carnegie Steel Founder Andrew Carnegie, and many other global. Mike Adenuga claims he got his business acumen from his mother who was also a successful businesswoman. Thankfully they disagreed and his parents mortgaged their house so that he could study economics at Bucknell University. BUA International Limited has expanded and has other subsidiaries such as BUA Sugar Refinery Limited, BUA Oil Mills, BUA Ports, Terminal Limited, BUA Cement PLC, BUA Estates, etc. She's 31, she has five children born by the "billionaire" kidnapper, and she has been by his side since the age of 17. Bill gates and Zucker Buzznigeria.com copyright 2021. Femi Otedola has real estate properties in different parts of the world. In 2019, he was appointed as Special Assistant on Lagos Liaison to the governor of Imo state. 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