Despite the struggling economy reality of today’s Nigeria, a country known for its natural resources and good opportunities, there exist a league of women who have ascended to the Top of financial success. These successfull figures, often referred to as The Richest Women In Nigeria, have made so much wealth and influence within the nation and the world at large.
In this article, we will talk about live and fortune of wealthiest women in Nigeria, their networths and photos. We will also talk about their source of wealth and factors that elevated them to their financial status, below are the list of top 10 wealthiest women in Nigeria.
Who Is The Wealthiest Woman in Nigeria?
The Wealthiest Woman in Nigeria according to Forbes is Folorunsho Alakaji, with an estimated networth of $1.6 Billion. She is a business woman and a philanthropist.
Folorunsho Alakaji is the group managing director of The Rose of Sharon, Executive Vice Chairman of Famfa Oil Limited. She is also involved in Fashion, Oil and Printing Industry.
State of Origin: Ikorodu, Lagos State.
Date of Birth: 15th July, 1951.
Spouse: Mr Modupe Alakaji
Number of Children: 4
Occupation: Business Woman
Source of Wealth: Fashion, Oil and Printing Industry.
Top 10 Richest Women In Nigeria and Their Networth
- Folorunsho Alakaji – Networth $1.6 Billion.
- Bola Shagaya – Networth $950 Million.
- Stella Okoli – Networth $900 Million.
- Fifi Ejindu – Networth $850 Million.
- Daisy Danjuma – Networth $800 Million.
- Bimbo Alase – Networth $750 Million.
- Mo’ Abudu – Networth $650 Million.
- Stella Oduah – Networth $600 Million.
- Ngozi Okonji Iweala – Networth $500 Million.
- Diezani Alison – Networth $500 Million.
Richest Women In Africa And Their Networth
Below are the Top Richest Women In Africa.
- Folorunsho Alakaji (Nigeria) – Networth $1 6 Billion.
- Ngina Kenyatta (Kenya) – Networth $1.4 Billion.
- Hajia Bola Shagaya (Nigeria) – Networth $950 Million.
- Stella Okoli (Nigeria) – Networth $900 Million.
- Wendy Appelbaum (South Africa) – Networth $850 Million.
- Fifi Ejindu (Nigeria) – Networth $850 Million.
- Bimbo Alase (Nigeria) – Networth $750 Million.
- Mo’ Abudu (Nigeria) – Networth $650 Million.
- Stella Oduah (Nigeria) – Networth $600 Million.
- Ngozi Okonji Iweala (Nigeria) – Networth $500 Million.
- Diezani Alison (Nigeria ) – Networth $500 Million.
- Isabella Coutant-Peyre (Algeria) – Networth $300 Million.
- Margaret Mungherera (Uganda) – Networth $200 Million.
- Wendy Ackerman (South Africa) – Networth $180 Million.
- Irene Charnley (South Africa) – Networth $150 Million.
Top 5 Richest Women In World
Below are the list of top 5 Richest Women In the world.
- Françoise Bettencourt Meyers (France) – Networth $80.5 Billion.
- Julia Koch (USA) – Networth $59 Billion.
- Alice Walton (USA) – Networth $56.7 Billion.
- Jacqueline Mars (USA) – Networth $38.5 Billion.
- Miriam Adelson (USA) – Networth $35 Billion.
Conclusion
The richest women in Nigeria and the world at large dominate various industries such as food, Cosmetics, entertainment, oil and gas.
The majority of richest women in Africa are Nigeria women according to statistics. From the above list you are say women are important figures in the society.
