Donald Trump is the 156th richest man in America and 324th richest person in the world with a net worth of $3.7b.
These are the two Nigerians richer than the new U.S. President-elect:
1. Aliko Dangote
Net worth:
$11.9b
Source of wealth: Cement, Sugar, and Flour
Africa and Nigeria’s richest man, Aliko Dangote founded and chairs Dangote Cement, the continent’s largest cement producer.
2. Mike Adenuga
Net worth:
$6.6b
Source of wealth: Telecom and Oil
Mike Adenuga’s mobile phone network, Globacom, is the second largest operator in Nigeria with 32 million subscribers; it also has operations in Ghana and the Republic of Benin.