Forbes: Aliko Dangote’s wealth surges by almost 100% to $23.9bn, now 86th richest in the world

Aliko Dangote’s wealth has almost doubled, reaching $23.9 billion, according to Forbes. This makes him the richest man in Africa and places him 86th in the world. Last year, Forbes ranked him 144th with a fortune of $13.4 billion. His sharp rise comes mainly from his 92.3% stake in Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals. At […]