Top 5 Richest Nigerians (2016)

Everyone always wants to know who the richest people in the land are, so today, I am giving you a current list of the top 5 richest people in Nigeria. This list is as current as March 2016. According to Forbes, below are the top 5 richest Nigerians in 2016.





5.  Abdulsamad Rabiu
With a net worth of $1.1 billion, Mr. Rabiu is the 5th richest man in Nigeria, and 1,577 in the world. He is currently 56 years old, and like Aliko Dangote, is into cement production and refining sugar. His BUA group company is also into port operations and real estate.

4.  Folorunsho Alakija
She has a net worth of $1.55 billion. The 65 year old woman is the 4th richest person in Nigeria, and 1,121 in the world. She is the vice chairperson of Famfa Oil, a Nigerian Oil exploration company. She started out in the fashion industry, before delving into the oil world.