Top 10 Richest People in Nigeria

Ranked by net worth and influence

Last updated: February 2026

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Aliko Dangote

Aliko Dangote

Chairman & CEO Dangote Group

Nigeria Business & Economics
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Ibrahim Babangida

Ibrahim Babangida

Ex-Military President & Political Strategist

Nigeria Politics & Government
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Atiku Abubakar

Atiku Abubakar

Ex-Vice President & Presidential Candidate

Nigeria Politics & Government
#4
Folorunso Alakija

Folorunso Alakija

Executive Vice Chair

Nigeria Business & Economics
#5
John Momoh

John Momoh

Chairman/CEO

Nigeria Business & Economics
#6

Olorogun O’tega Emerhor

Ex-CEO; Ex-NDEP CEO

Nigeria Business & Economics
#7

Olugbenga Agboola

CEO & Co-founder

Nigeria Entertainment
#8
Sheikh Muhammad Sanusi II

Sheikh Muhammad Sanusi II

NW

Nigeria Entertainment
#9
Tony Elumelu

Tony Elumelu

Chairman

Nigeria Business & Economics
#10
Kashim Shettima

Kashim Shettima

Vice President of Nigeria

Nigeria Politics & Government

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