Nigerian billionaires Aliko Dangote, Abdulsamad Rabiu, and Mike Adenuga are having an exceptional year in 2023, as Forbes has revealed that their combined net worth is growing at a staggering rate of $17,804.35 per minute since the start of the year.
These three business magnates are known for their successful ventures in industries such as cement, sugar, telecoms, and oil. Their continued growth in wealth is a testament to the strength of their businesses and their entrepreneurial spirit.
From January to March 2023, Dangote, Rabiu, and Adenuga made an astonishing $17,804.35 per minute, which translates to $1.4 million per hour and $33.72 million per day. They also made an incredible $241.6 million per week during the 12 weeks of that period and $966 million per month.
Dangote, who is the founder of Dangote Group, is currently worth $19.8 billion, making him the richest man in Nigeria and the 74th richest person in the world. His company is the largest cement manufacturer in Africa and has interests in other sectors such as agriculture, real estate, and telecommunications.
Abdulsamad Rabiu, the founder of BUA Group, is worth $8.1 billion and is the 301st richest person in the world. BUA Group has interests in cement, sugar, and real estate, and Rabiu is known for his philanthropic efforts in Nigeria.
Mike Adenuga, the founder of Globacom and Conoil, is currently worth $7.8 billion and is the 322nd richest person in the world. Globacom is Nigeria’s second-largest telecoms company, and Conoil is an oil exploration company.
The success of these three Nigerian billionaires is a source of inspiration for many aspiring entrepreneurs in Nigeria and Africa as a whole. Their continued growth in wealth is a testament to the potential of African businesses and the opportunities that exist in the continent.