Three African billionaires defy global economic challenges with increase in net worth
Three African billionaires managed to buck the trend.
Three African billionaires managed to buck the trend.
The investments were made as part of the Nigeria Sugar Master Plan.
Rabiu’s grant will provide a much-needed boost to higher education in Nigeria.
Rabiu said the grant was made in recognition of the many successes of the NDLEA.
Rabiu is Nigeria’s second-richest man and one of the African continent’s wealthiest businessmen.
The surge solidifies his position as Nigeria’s second-richest man.
Rabiu derives the majority of his fortune from his 92-percent stake in BUA Cement.
Rabiu’s net worth increased from $5.6 billion to $7 billion in less than a month.
Rabiu’s participation in the fundraising comes after he established the $23.8-million Nigeria Security Support Fund.
ASR Africa is a nonprofit foundation founded by Rabiu in April 2021.
Rabiu and his son own 99.8 percent of BUA Foods.
Rabiu derives the majority of his fortune from his 92-percent stake in BUA Cement.
Rabiu’s net worth has recently risen above $5.6 billion.
Rabiu derives the majority of his fortune from his 92-percent stake in BUA Cement.
Rabiu is the chairman of BUA Group.
The men have played seminal roles in the development of Nigeria’s economy.