Forbes
3 Apr
Forbes’ list of the world’s billionaires in 2024 showcases an array of individuals who have reached the pinnacle of financial success. Here’s a look at the top 10 billionaires and the notable Nigerians who made the list, along with the industries that have produced the most billionaires. Top 10 Billionaires: Bernard Arnault & family -…
2 Apr
Taylor Swift was officially named a member of the three-comma-club Tuesday, as Forbes confirmed rumors estimating her wealth exceeds a billion dollars. Along with her vast songwriting catalog, Swift staged the first billion-dollar tour ever -- the ongoing Eras Tour has boosted economies and delighted fans around the world. Swift, 34, also has a significant…
31 Jan
Fresh off his return to the Forbes Africa Billionaires list after a seven-year hiatus, Otedola, with a net worth estimated at $1.1 billion, takes the reins from Ahmad Abdullahi. His appointment, effective immediately, follows a board meeting held earlier today. This news adds an intriguing layer to the ongoing saga surrounding FBN Holdings. In mid-2023,…
28 Jan
The global recognition by Forbes of Dr.Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as one of the World’s leading women is a manifestation of Nigeria as home to some of the world’s best in terms of human resources.
15 Jan
Femi Otedola, the ever-dynamic Nigerian investor, has electrified the Forbes Nigeria ranks, powering up to the coveted fourth position with a $1.2 billion valuation. This meteoric rise owes much to his strategic play in the energy sector, specifically his controlling stake in Geregu Power Plc. Otedola's Geregu gambit proved masterful. Holding over 70% of the…
7 Dec
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has been named in the 2023 “World’s 100 Most Powerful Women” on Forbes. Forbes, renowned international business magazine, unveiled its annual list of the most powerful women in the world with Okonjo-Iweala claiming the 87th spot. This is the second consecutive year that Okonjo-Iweala has…
7 Dec
Renowned media mogul Mo Abudu has yet again solidified her place among the global elite, as Forbes announces her inclusion in the esteemed 'World's 100 Most Powerful' list for 2023. Abudu, founder and CEO of EbonyLife Media, has earned this distinction for her outstanding contributions to the media industry, marking her as one of Nigeria's…
21 May 2023
“Every morning I get up and look through the Forbes list of the richest people in America. If I’m not there, I go to work.” Robert Orben said