We have no way of determining otherwise, for now he is the legally recognized richest mogul in Nigeria. The IBBs, Adenugas etc should formally, officially and legitimately contest the the prime position and let's see who gets unites from EFCC and ICPC

But Forbes recognises Adenuga as a billionaire in his own right. Although not as rich as Dangote becos he has not got many stock exchange quoted companies unlike Dangote. Dangote has a transparent wealth that can easily be determined.

Abagworo: IBB is the richest Nigerian. Folorunsho and Adenuga are running IBB's businesses while Julius Berger also owned by IBB is constructing the most inflated road contracts in the world.

you forgot to mention alakija the so called 'richest black woman' also one of his many cronies.

Dangote is d legally richest man in Nigeria. Others lyk IBB, OBJ, GEJ and politicians got their thru corruption, so dey will nt be counted as legally rich, dat is y dey hide their ill gotten wealth which dey will leave in dis world wen dey die and God will question dem on d day of judgement.
Hmmmm, are dis politicians goin to make Heaven at all? Only Almighty God knows. Cos d atrocities dis politicians do can make devil to look lyk a saint.
CIAO

afam4eva: @KnowAll
What's your obsession with Dangote anyway? Were you not the one that said that Dangote should be governor of Lagos? Correct me if i'm wrong.

The OP to me is not really saying that Dangote is not the richest man. He feels that corruption in high places has made these governors and their cronies billionnaires.
Dangote remains the richest no doubt but these govs have made so much that they are not very far behind him in real terms.

Dangote is officially the richest since he can defend the source of his wealth.

Are there other Nigerians out there richer than Dangote?? Hell Yeah!.. and they are too numerous to mention.

I remember a statement credited to Mariam Abacha that "No matter the amount of money the Govt seizes from their family, the Abachas will never be as wretched as Dangote" That was not an empty boast.

i am

Officially, Dangote is..but in reality, he is far from being the richest.We all know the truth...if the richest men pull out their resources and investments from Dangote.He will become poor..he is simply a poor dude being used by the bourgeousie

Bishop4bella: Good man of his kind. Remember the poor people and lyk u help d graduate last time.

who? hope not dan-goat-e

KnowAll:


Are therefore saying Adenuga is not a billionaire in his own right? and who is Folorunsho?

Mrs Folorunsho Alakija,the richest black woman in the world.

So was Fashola making a mockery of Dangote, when he lobbied to take picture with Africa's richest man knowing his God-Father Tinunbu is the real deal.

For heaven sake, no Nigerian really is proud of his wealth, sorry ladies, u maybe exempted. Would you call a looter rich, that is weird. Wealth in nigeria is a political and criminal thing.[color=#006600][/color]

abdulkayus: Dangote is d legally richest man in Nigeria. Others lyk IBB, OBJ, GEJ and politicians got their thru corruption, so dey will nt be counted as legally rich, dat is y dey hide their ill gotten wealth which dey will leave in dis world wen dey die and God will question dem on d day of judgement.
Hmmmm, are dis politicians goin to make Heaven at all? Only Almighty God knows. Cos d atrocities dis politicians do can make devil to look lyk a saint.
CIAO

Sometimes I reflect and wonder what it profits our past and present leaders to acquire so much wealth which they hide away and unable to spend. It is wicked of them. Dangote(though aided by politics) is the true richest man from personal effort. Azazi just died the other day leaving billions. IBB and others will still die too leaving their own trillions and zillions.

Who is Dangote?Does he know I âm richer than him?

Dangote is officially the richest since he can defend the source of his wealth.

Are there other Nigerians out there richer than Dangote?? Hell Yeah!.. and they are too numerous to mention.

I remember a statement credited to Mariam Abacha that "No matter the amount of money the Govt seizes from their family, the Abachas will never be as wretched as Dangote" That was not an empty boast.

men that na word oh can someone remind me how long Aabacha was there for?

I'm beginning to get convinced about the true state. Of Tinubu's wealth. The Eko Atlantic city is gonna be bank rolled and constructed by corporations they own hence they would own it.

So just imagine a few individuals owning the whole of Banana Island.

****faints******

ofcos he is na. If google says e is who are u to say es not huh? Mind urself o

abdulkayus: Dangote is d legally richest man in Nigeria. Others lyk IBB, OBJ, GEJ and politicians got their thru corruption, so dey will nt be counted as legally rich, dat is y dey hide their ill gotten wealth which dey will leave in dis world wen dey die and God will question dem on d day of judgement.
Hmmmm, are dis politicians goin to make Heaven at all? Only Almighty God knows. Cos d atrocities dis politicians do can make devil to look lyk a saint.
CIAO

dey dia dey press pimples...says who dangote is not into shady deals?

he work for his money and thats why he was named the richest many other politicians earn up to 3 times more than him considering bankole who stole like twenty bil {20billion}in just a day so he is nt the richest but let call him the most hard working

forbes has a way of calculating things bro

In terms of verifiable assets and investment, Dangote come first, but the rogue politicians are far richer than Dangote in real sense.

In fact, Dangote is not fit to lace Tinubu's shoe when it comes to material wealth acquisition, IBB, Odilii, Ibori et al are other rogues that have amassed so much that will make a Harry Akande look or Deinde, Fernandez look like a learner.

Obasanjo did not even come close.

On paper he is, but we all know that IBB, OBJ, Odili and Ibori( before he was arrested)are dragging for that Title.

I think the question that should be asked here is.

"Is there any Nigerian rich enough to make the Forbes list?"

[size=16pt]But at times we might be over exergerating IBB's, Abacha's and any other head of state's wealth. If Nigeria as a country only makes $30 billion dollars a year, how could it be possible for someone like Abacha to be Richer than Dangote. Abacha would have to steal the whole $30 billion year in year out which is not possible[/size]?

igbsam: Noooooooooooooooooooooooo! what for ? How can it be Dangote, for wetin now, wey me still dey here dey count my zillions. Dangote is a learner where i dey.

Igbo don scatter this one head!..ODE

It is not debatable in any form, though our past rulers or looters have stolen enough fund to place them at the very top of nigeria's richest men and women, the Great Aliko Dangote is not only rich in physical cash but his investments and businesses will ensure that his wealth is sustainable and the potential for growth is mindblowing.

@ op, u need to have been in Uyo, be in Uyo, or plan to be in Uyo for the future to grasp the essence or the importance of those flyovers and other massive projects undertaken by the Governor. Not saying he is not lining his pockets tho.

KnowAll: [size=16pt]But at times we might be over exergerating IBB's, Abacha's and any other head of state's wealth. If Nigeria as a country only makes $30 billion dollars a year, how could it be possible for someone like Abacha to be Richer than Dangote. Abacha would have to steal the whole $30 billion year in year out which is not possible[/size]?

2 mil+ barrels of oil per day

shymexx: Officially he is, that's the most important thing...

Questioning his status is like questioning Carlos Slim Helu & family(the richest man in the world)... We all know that the Rothschilds, Rockefellers, Arab oil sheikhs, Russian oil mobs etc. would make everyone on the forbes' richest list look like paupers...

gerald grosvenor....

I guess i don't need to say anytin much since d question has already been answered...The richest Nigerians are thieves(politicians),who continue to hide,while dangote,folorunsho alakija,adenuga,otedola,ovia,ubah,pascal dozie,jimoh ibrahim and other recognised wealthy nigerians are mere men who are lucky to have these thieves as close frinds,though hardworking and beneficial to d nigerian economy..

The BULL Otunba Mike Adenuga is the richest Nigerian.

@jadakiss123

2 mil+ barrels of oil per day

don't forget that during IBB's time it was $10.00 dollars per barrel. He cannot steal the whole money, at least all the civil servants, soldiers and states all got some of the money.

truelove.com:
^^ Dangote is not the richest in Nigeria

Built2last: Officially, Dangote is..but in reality, he is far from being the richest.We all know the truth...if the richest men pull out their resources and investments from Dangote.He will become poor..he is simply a poor dude being used by the bourgeousie

Built2last: Officially, Dangote is..but in reality, he is far from being the richest.We all know the truth...if the richest men pull out their resources and investments from Dangote.He will become poor..he is simply a poor dude being used by the bourgeousie

KnowAll:

[quote author=Had_one]SURELY HE IS. ARE YOU JELOUS?

obailala: Dangote is officially the richest since he can defend the source of his wealth.

Are there other Nigerians out there richer than Dangote?? Hell Yeah!.. and they are too numerous to mention.

I remember a statement credited to Mariam Abacha that "No matter the amount of money the Govt seizes from their family, the Abachas will never be as wretched as Dangote" That was not an empty boast.

Yomieluv: Officially yes,cos he has a legitimate business that generate income for him,but there so many rich people that are richer than him,but can't come out to declare it,cos their money is illegitimately gotten.-ie-drug barons,politicians,etc.

abdulkayus: Dangote is d legally richest man in Nigeria. Others lyk IBB, OBJ, GEJ and politicians got their thru corruption, so dey will nt be counted as legally rich, dat is y dey hide their ill gotten wealth which dey will leave in dis world wen dey die and God will question dem on d day of judgement.
Hmmmm, are dis politicians goin to make Heaven at all? Only Almighty God knows. Cos d atrocities dis politicians do can make devil to look lyk a saint.
CIAO

KnowAll:

But Forbes recognises Adenuga as a billionaire in his own right. Although not as rich as Dangote becos he has not got many stock exchange quoted companies unlike Dangote. Dangote has a transparent wealth that can easily be determined.

forbes is only interested in transparent wealth that can be verified.

VUVUZELA10: The BULL Otunba Mike Adenuga is the richest Nigerian.

he's a front for badamosi babangida. nigerians wouldn't have patronised globacom if they knew ibb owns it.