During the era of oil boom in Nigeria, thousands of millionaires and billionaires sprung up in the nation. Some had national oil blocks allocated personally to them. Many brokered million dollar deals with international buyers. Since 2012, the value of oil production in Nigeria has declined. Attributed mainly to the USA discovering significant oil assets domestically and internationally. Other industries in Nigeria also took a hit in revenue and net worth. Some of the industries that declined in wealth include Telecommunications, Construction and Retail.

Top 3 Billionaires In Nigeria With Declining Wealth In 2018

1. Aliko Dangote – Wealth Declined by approximately $2 Billion according to 2019 Forbes List.
2. Folorunsho Alakija – Ranked 19 out of 20 of African Billionaires by Forbes 2019 List. Any further decline in net worth, Alakija would likely not make the 2020 list.
3. Femi Otedola – Did not make the 2019 Forbes List of Billionaires.

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