Total Value Created
₦28.5T
Nigerian Naira
Average Company Value
₦4.1T
Per Billionaire
Jobs Created
850K+
Direct & Indirect
Nigerian Billionaire Impact Rankings
Methodology
Our rankings are based on the total market value of companies founded or significantly scaled by each Nigerian billionaire. This measures their broader economic impact rather than personal wealth accumulation.
Data is not in real-time and was last updated on 15th January 2025
Economic Impact Insights
Sector Leadership
Nigerian billionaires have created tremendous value across diverse sectors including cement manufacturing, telecommunications, oil & gas, banking, and technology. Their enterprises form the backbone of Nigeria's modern economy.
Innovation Impact
Beyond financial metrics, these leaders have driven technological advancement, infrastructure development, and created thousands of employment opportunities across West Africa.