Top 5 Richest Women in the World (2016)

As there are rich men, there are also rich women too. Of cos, their are more wealthy men than women, but women ain't doing badly in the financial world too. So, today, I have decided to showcase to you in this article, the top 5 richest women in the world.




5.  Susanne Klatten
The German lady got her wealth by inheritance after her father died. She inherited his 50.1% stake in Pharmaceutical and Chemicals manufacturer, Altana. She also inherited her late father's 12.5% stake in German car company, BMW. These and many more put Susanne Klatten's net worth at $18.5 billion presently. She is 54 years old.










4.  Maria Franca Fissol
At 99, she is the oldest on our list. Maria is the widow of Michele Ferrero, founder of Ferrero SpA, Europe's second largest confectionery company. If you know Nutella, know this woman's company makes it. The Italian woman has a net worth of $22.1 billion.

Top 10 Richest Men in the World in 2016

Who doesn't want to know who the richest people in the world are? So today, I have brought you this list, of the top 10 richest men in the world, according to Forbes. This list is as current as March 2016. View the list below and be motivated.








10. David Koch
David Koch is a 75 year old American business man, and executive vice president of Koch Industries. He has a net worth of $39.6 billion. His wealth is diversified. Koch Industries has interest in oil pipelines, refineries, building materials, paper towels, etc. He is a cheerful giver, and his David Koch Charitable Foundation has made more than $1.2 billion in contribution over his lifetime.

















9.  Charles Koch
He is the elder brother of David Koch, and they share controlling shares in Koch Industries. Actually they have the same net worth, and are both recorded as 9th richest in the world, but not to cause confusion, I put David as the 10th richest man in the world.

Charles Koch's net worth is the same with his younger brother (David), and stands at $39.6 billion. The 80 year old American business man is the 9th richest man in the world.

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.