Dangote’s net worth hits $51.3bn, moves up on world’s richest people ranking

Nigerian Tribune | 15-09-2026 09:12am |

Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Industries Limited, has risen to become the 36th richest person in the world, with his net worth reaching $51.3 billion according to Forbes' real-time billionaires index. The latest valuation represents an increase of roughly $20 billion, following a $2.5 billion private placement and the resulting revaluation of Dangote Petroleum.

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