As of June 2026, the richest person in Nigeria is Aliko Dangote with an estimated net worth of $30.3B (Cement, sugar). Nigeria has 4 billionaire(s) on Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires list; the full ranking is below and updates automatically.
Key takeaways
- Richest in Nigeria: Aliko Dangote — $30.3B.
- Nigeria has 4 Forbes billionaire(s), worth $52.4B combined.
- Source: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, auto-updated June 2026.
Richest People in Nigeria 2026: Billionaires & Net Worth — full list
| # | Name | Net worth | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aliko Dangote | $30.3B | Cement, sugar |
| 2 | Abdulsamad Rabiu | $14.2B | Cement, sugar |
| 3 | Mike Adenuga | $6.6B | Telecom, oil |
| 4 | Femi Otedola | $1.3B | Energy and Utilities |
Source: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires — auto-updated June 2026. Net worth changes daily; verify before citing.
How this ranking works
This list shows every Nigeria citizen on Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires feed, ranked by net worth. Forbes re-estimates each fortune as markets move; private-company stakes are estimates, so figures vary by day. Last updated June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the richest person in Nigeria?
Aliko Dangote — $30.3B (Forbes, June 2026).
How many billionaires does Nigeria have?
4 on Forbes' current real-time list.
