Diego Armando Maradona Maradona was among the rags to riches football stars . Tony Rex Idaminabo. Otedola has 3 daughters, two of which are well known in the entertainment circles. He has a nonprofit organization, Jim Ovia Foundation, that invests in the Nigerian youth, providing them with university scholarships and ICT empowerment skills. A post shared by ManLikeLynxxx (OnlyPage)???? Through his foundation, he awarded more than 470 scholarships in Akwa Ibom State and made available a sponsorship program for the University of Uyos Department of Petroleum and Chemical Engineering. People dont understand how persistent you have to be. . Her 65-acre Californian estate is large enough for Winfrey to run a two-mile route without leaving the property. A post shared by FINT | Alternative Lending. Their Ivy-league educated daughters, Linda and Esther, work alongside their mother in merchandising. In 1988 Kenny Troutt founded long-distance phone company Excel Communications and in 1996 Troutt took the company public. Who Is Maureen Esisi, Blossom Chukwujekwus Ex-wife? The Nigerian billionaire businessman amassed his wealth from the telecommunications sector and oil industry. 1 is fortune completely inherited and the billionaire doesn't make any effort to significantly grow it, like Rockefeller and 10 being raised in extreme poverty or similar difficulties, like Oprah. In search of the American dream he emigrated to New York when he was 21 with no English and no money. Date of birth: 24th February 1967. He has an estimated net worth of $1 billion. When Jan Koum moved to California from the Ukraine as a teen his family struggled to stay above the poverty line. In 2015, Enugu City Centre Rotary District 9142 named him Outstanding Citizen of the World. Danjuma rose through the ranks from his rookie position as a second lieutenant to become a General. In the banking industry, he was known for his role in the acquisition of Standard Trust Bank and catapulting them to become one of the top banks in the country. Danjuma studied at the Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria which was then known as the Nigerian College of Art, Science and Technology. It would be recalled that Dickens was the second National Vice President of Urhobo Progress Union. They started from the bottom, but their hard work has paid off. Do Won worked three jobs simultaneously in a coffee shop, as a gas station attendant and a janitor to support his family. Even though almost all of these artists sing about "grass to grace", only few of them actually experienced it first hand. Some of the awards he has won for his contribution to the nations economy are African Entrepreneur of The Year at ATA (2007), 100 distinguished and Eminent Nigerians Centenary Awards (2018), and others. Tony Elumelu has greatly contributed to the economic growth of the country and Africa at large. Arthur studied chemical and mechanical Engineering at the California State University. Blacks shall become Presidents in White Nations, especially in Europe. He is the son of popular Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana. While retaining their spot as the most industrious tribes in the country. Hakeem Belo-Osagie also holds an M.A. His sojourn in business started when he successful ran the family's printing business in the 1980s. Self-made investor Ken Langone is now worth $3.6 billion (2.8bn). Winfrey was determined to break away, earning herself a scholarship to Tennessee State University and becoming the first African American TV correspondent in the state at just 19. In 1999 Pinault changed the direction of the business towards luxury goods when he bought a controlling stake in Gucci Group. To date, the company has developed over 60 million square feet of land. The total wealth held in Africa has fallen by 7% over the past . Nigeria had three of the nineteen African billionaires who also occupied the first ten positions on the Forbes Africa billionaires list. His fortune grew from $670 million in 2012 to $7.6 billion this year 2023, and he has remained a force to reckon with in the world of business across the globe. Here's the complete list of the richest entrepreneurs in Nigeria. Abdusalams company acquired the Nigerian Oil Mills Limited and also acquired a controlling stake in the Cement Company of Northern Nigeria some years ago. He owns residential and commercial properties in Arizona, California and Hawaii and a collection of Arabian horses. He is the patron of a famous South African artist William Kentridge notable for his animated films, drawings, and paints. Muhammadu Buhari, Muhammadu also spelled Muhammad, (born December 17, 1942, Daura, Nigeria), Nigerian military leader and politician who served as Nigeria's head of state in 1984-85 and was democratically elected president in 2015. Of 55 billionaires in Africa, Nigeria boasts 23 while South Africa and Egypt each have eight. By. Offshore accounts protect these crooks." Ultimately, Pakistan's top court removed Sharif from office as a result of an inquiry sparked by the Panama Papers. 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. 2012- Philanthropist of the Year award by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Anambra State Council, 2012- He received the Dr. Alex Ekwueme Award of Excellence for his outstanding contribution to Education in Nigeria and Africa through his foundation, SEOF, 2013- The Nigerian Library Association (NLA) conferred on him the Eminent Service Award, 2016- International Service Award for a Polio Free World by the Rotary International. As for Ortega, he is notoriously private, rarely gives interviews and, unlike fellow billionaires, is known for maintaining a simple lifestyle. This group is one of the largest conglomerates in Nigeria with interests in Agriculture, Food processing, Maritime, Real Estate and the Transport industry. Both Brothers are sons of late Professor Moshood Abiola Peller, a Nigerian magician and one of Africas most renowned magicians. He is also the chairman of FBN Holding Plc. Some of the world's wealthiest entrepreneurs were born dirt poor. Jim Ovia is the man behind the success story of one of Nigerias top banks, Zenith Bank. Leon Charney made more than a billion dollars from real estate investments, especially in properties around Manhattan's Times Square. His business interests include construction, banking, importation, sales and service of motor vehicle and oil. 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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). 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. The 39-year-old man is known for his luxurious lifestyle. He also owns the world's third-largest yacht (which he. But the billionaires early life was far from opulent. Factory PR's NYC & LA offices seek Public Relations Interns for Summer 2023 which runs from June 5th through August 18th. Jim Ovia is also the chairman of the Nigerian Software Development Initiative (NSDI), Cyberspace Network Limited and the National Information Technology Advisory Council (NITAC). Furthermore, one of the subsidiaries, BUA Cement, trades in Nigerias stock exchange, wherein Abdul Rabiu owns 98.5% of its stock. Lists 2022. In 1984, the Changs started the business in a 900-square-foot store in Los Angeles thanks to a mere $11,000 in savings. A post shared by Join our Investment Club (@thetgiclub). Thomas Peterffy has a net worth of $20.3 billion (15.9bn) and is the richest person in the state of Florida. He has, over time, donated generously to PDP and supports other political parties as well. Image credit Sunday Alamba via The Commonwealth Flickr CC. He is also the CEO of Pacific Holdings Limited with an estimated net worth of almost a billion dollars. Reinvested, the profits from her show add up to nearly $2 billion (1.56bn). Chairman of the Governing Council of Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo. A post shared by Billionaires.Africa (@billionaires.africa). 7. DJ Caises mum, Chief Fernandez daughter, Chief (Mrs.) Teju Philips is a former commissioner of Lagos State. Its operations are spread out across Africa in countries such as Zambia, Cameroon, Ghana, Togo, South Africa, and Benin. Besides his companies, he has investments spread across various sectors in the country and beyond. Last but not least, the "born on home plate" crowd. In March 2018 Li announced plans to retire as chairman of CK Hutchison Holdings and CK Asset Holdings and his son Victor will take over the conglomerate, which now has 323,000 employees and operates in more than 50 nations. 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. Large freshwater swamps give way to brackish mangrove thickets near the seacoast. In 1995, Xin and her husband founded property development company SOHO China. He is the son of Billionaire and industrialist, Taiwo Afolabi. The scale ranges from 1 to 10. Born in 1933, Adelson grew up in Dorchester, a notoriously rough part of Boston. Presido.Kano magnate. Nigeria has, over time, proven to be richly blessed with highly intellectual individuals who, through hard work, creativity, and resilience, have dedicated themselves to the countrys economic growth. Mike Adenuga ($7.7 billion) Adenuga is the third richest African and second most affluent Nigerian with a net worth estimated at $7.7 billion. Nigerian billionaires from poor backgrounds. One day, Lowys father Hugo disappeared; Lowy would later find out that he had been taken to Auschwitz and killed. His company contributes to improving the nations economy and has provided jobs to thousands within its circle. Going further in his philanthropic gestures, Arthur Eze singlehandedly built a medical research unit for the Nnamdi Azikiwe University. She also a singer and record producer. Pinault eventually dropped out, yet this didnt affect his business smarts. A PRACTICAL GUIDE ON HOW TO SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE YOUR CREDIT SCORES IN 30 - 60 DAYS. Of. The project commenced with the goal of building refineries for crude oil, fertilizers and petrochemical materials. He was also involved with the Federal Government particularly in the Energy sector when he initially returned to the country. The business soon become something of an empire, its Polo line and fragrances selling millions worldwide and Ralph Lauren became one of the fashion world's most recognisable brands. The foundation once supported the Bayelsa flood victims with N500m. His other investments include the Daily Sun and the New Telegraph newspapers. While South Africa's Johann Rupert was ranked second, two of Nigeria's billionaires also made the list. Yet, ostensibly the country's economy . It reveals how the benefits of economic growth have been captured by a wealthy elite . He has a net worth of $2.7 billion (2.1bn) and is the 887th richest person in the world. The Guardian newspaper named him Oil and Gas CEO of the Year in June 2018. At the beginning of his career, Lalibert had fire in his belly literally. Peterffy was born in Budapest, Hungary in 1944 in a hospital basement during a Russian air raid. Mohammed Indimi is the founder of Oriental Energy, a company he founded in 1990. Tony Elumelu is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School. 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Dangote has investments in Nigeria as well as countries like Benin, Ethiopia, Senegal, Cameroon, Ghana, South Africa, Togo, Tanzania and Zambia. Currently, Dangote owns refineries and manufacturing plants in Nigeria and several parts of 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. Many in this exclusive club had a running start on wealth thanks to affluent families and a first-class. He recently invested in power generation as part of the liberalisation of the sector in Nigeria. Cheung Kong Plastics, named after the Yangtze River, was started with $6,500 in savings and loans from relatives, but he eventually moved into real estate. Alakija is the vice chair of Nigerian oil . It aims at bringing sustainable development to Nigeria and Africa at large by empowering individuals and institutions. Abdusalam attended the Capital University in Columbus, Ohio in the 80s before returning to the country to oversee the family business. Luxottica eventually went on to become the worlds largest maker of sunglasses, owning Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Ray-Ban and Oakley and making glasses for virtually every brand, including Bulgari, Chanel and Armani. Two years later, Troutt merged his company with Teleglobe in a $3.5 billion. A post shared by Onu Ndi Igbo (@voiceoftheeast). 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. In 2016, MIF sponsored many northern students to study at the International African University of Sudan. He was awarded a Doctorate Degree in Business Administration by Delta State University, Abraka, in recognition of his business acumen. Another one, Elizabeth Temi is a style blogger and an aspiring designer. Sorry, something went wrong. Taleveras Group is Nigerian energy, power, construction, and trading conglomerate with annual revenue estimated at $3.5 billion. Orjiako is also a Harvard trained businessman. The BUA Group has the second largest sugar refinery in the country. Peters previously worked with Aliko Dangotes younger brother, Sayyu Dantata, at Ocean and Oil, now known as Oando PLC, before establishing his own petroleum industry. Belo-Osagie has been involved in oil, finance and telecommunications industry. Some of which include 100 million donations to the fight against child malnutrition in Nigeria (2007), N200 million donations to the presidential library, N50 million donations to the National Mosque, among many others. In 2016, the company recorded annual revenue of annual $57.71 million. Dejoria was, at some point in his life, homeless. There are only about 2,208 billionaires in the world, with America leading the way. [1], chairman daily sun Super Eagles winger, Simon Moses was in action as Nantes book a place in the next round of the Coup de France after defeating Lens 2-1 on Wednesday. David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido is singer and songwriter. Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu says it's time for African countries to work together to create a food value chain across the continent, and produce more goods for domestic consumption. A post shared by The Heritage Times (@thtafrica). In 1998, Troutt sold Excel Communications to Teleglobe in a $3.5 billion (2.7bn) deal and reinvested the profits in stocks, bonds and horses. After dropping out of college and a stint in the army, Lauren started work as a sales assistant at Brooks Brothers department store. The riches of Dangote is not so important now as the riches of all Africans. Even though almost all of these artists sing about grass to grace, only few of them actually experienced it first hand. The company was one of the Nigerian companies that secured an oil-lifting contract in the federal governments bid through NNPC operating in Asia, Europe, and Africa. Eventually, Benedict founded Aiteo Group which is currently reputed to own one of the largest petroleum tank farms in the country. This trained orthopedic and trauma surgeon left the healthcare sector to pursue his interest in a business which is oil and gas. 1. Tunde Folawiyo is a Nigerian businessman and the managing director of Yinka Folawiyo Group, a conglomerate founded by his father, Wahab Folawiyo, with interests in oil and gas, agriculture, shipping, real estate, and engineering. While some are from poor backgrounds, others are from wealthy backgrounds. Characteristic landforms in this region include oxbow lakes, river meander belts ( see meander ), and prominent levees. Through a combination of ambition and hard work, many immigrants living in . There are 22 billionaires in Africa, 305 centi-millionaires (at least $100 million) and 6,700 multi-millionaires (at least $10 million). Honeywell group, where he serves as the boards chairman, is a business conglomerate with operations stretching across oil and gas, flour milling, real estate, and marine transportation. The entrepreneur mints a steady income from his oil production and telecom businesses. With a net worth estimated at $670 million, Jim Ovia also made it to our list of the richest men in Nigeria. Another DJ on the list is Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola also known as DJ Cuppy or Cuppy. A. According to Forbes, Mike Adenugas net worth as of October 2021 is estimated at $6.2 billion. Over the years, he has attended executive management programmes in Switzerland and U.S.A, one of which is at the Harvard Business School. 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