Tuesday 4 March 2014

Forbes: Aliko Dangote, 23rd richest man in the world


On Monday, March 3, 2014, Forbes' list revealed that Nigerian industrialist, Aliko Dangote, is the 23rd richest man in the world,with his wealth growing from $16.1billion to $25billion. . He is the first black man to break into the rank of top 25 richest people in the world.
He was the 76th richest man in the world in 2012, and moved from that to 43rd richest man in 2013.
Former Microsoft chairman Bill Gates takes back the first position as the richest man in the world with $76billion.
The Chairman, Glo telecommunications ltd, Chief Mike Adenuga is 325th richest person with $4.6bn while Mrs Folorunsho Alakija in 687th position with a personal wealth of $2.5bn.

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