Aliko Dangote's fortune hits $34 billion as refinery bets pay off
Billionaires Africa | 01.05.2026 00:28
Aliko Dangote, the founder and chairman of Dangote Group, has seen his net worth climb to $34 billion according to the latest figures from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The Nigerian industrialist has added nearly $4 billion to his wealth since the start of the year, a performance that has propelled him to the 69th position on the global rich list. Just last week, his fortune was estimated at $33.2 billion, marking a significant jump in less than seven days.