Aliko Dangote becomes first African to Attain $30bn Networth
Aliko Dangote , Africa's wealthiest individual, has reached a net worth of $30 billion as of October 23, 2025, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. This significant milestone caps a strong year for the Nigerian magnate, whose fortune has swelled by $2.16 billion since the start of the year. ________________________________ RELATED : [GRAPHIC VIDEO] Dangote Truck Kills 10, Including Pregnant Woman in Ondo State¡¡¡ (Viewer Discretion Advised) ________________________________ Just days before hitting the mark, Dangote's net worth stood at $29.8 billion. A recent surge saw a $430 million valuation gain help push him over the edge. The impressive financial rise aligns with the continued expansion of the Dangote Group's industrial empire, notably the completion of a major cement plant in Côte d’Ivoire. Located in Attingué, about 30 km north of Abidjan, the $160 million facility spans 50 hectares and boasts an annual capacity of three million metric tonnes....