Dangote, Otedola among Forbes 2024 Africa’s richest people

Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote has retained his position as Africa’s richest individual for the 14th consecutive year, with his estimated fortune surging to $23.9 billion, according to the Forbes 2024 Africa Billionaires list published on Saturday.

The latest valuation shows a sharp increase from the $13.9 billion attributed to Mr Dangote in the previous year, largely driven by Forbes’ decision to include the value of his newly operational oil refinery.

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