Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote moved up the billionaire's ladder this week, climbing to become the 64th richest person in the world.
Dangote is now worth $16.6 billion, according to the latest data released by Bloomberg in its yearly billionaire's list.
Dangote is the President of Dangote Group with interest in oil and gas, cement, commodities, foods and agro-allied businesses.
In the latest list, Dangote climbed to the 64th position from it initial 103 in the world, a significant move boosted by his recent investment in the world single largest petroleum refinery.
Dangote who has been named the richest man in Africa for the 8th year running was the only Nigerian on the list of the top 500 billionaires, as released by Bloomberg in its yearly billionaire's list.
Jeff Bezos retained the number one position with an estimated net worth of $136 billion, while Bill Gates and Warren Buffett ranked second and third respectively with $98.4 billion and $83 billion on the list that is dominated by North Americans.
It would be recalled that Dangote, was also recently named as the sixth most charitable man in the world by Richtopia, a digital periodical that covers business, economics, and financial news, based in the United Kingdom.
Jeff Bezos retained the number one position with an estimated net worth of $136 billion, while Bill Gates and Warren Buffett ranked second and third respectively with $98.4 billion and $83 billion on the list that is dominated by North Americans.
It would be recalled that Dangote, was also recently named as the sixth most charitable man in the world by Richtopia, a digital periodical that covers business, economics, and financial news, based in the United Kingdom.
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