Dangote Moves Up To 43rd Richest Man In The World – Forbes

With a net worth of $16.1bn as of March 2013, the President, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote 55years has moved up in the latest world richest ranking to number 43 from 76 in 2012.However, retained his position as the richest man in Africa and the richest among manufacturers in the world with a net worth of $16.1bn. 

Adenuga, 59, on the other hand, ranked 269 on the list with a net worth of $4.7bn.

The world billionaires, list presented Carlos Slim Helu, a Mexican as the world richest man with a net worth of $73bn, while Bill Gates of United States came second with a net worth of the $67bn.

Others are Armancio Ortega of Spain ($57bn); Warren Buffet, United States ($53.5bn); and Larry Ellison of US with $43bn net worth, coming third, fourth and fifth, respectively.

Forbes said, “To compile net worths, we value individuals’ assets, including stakes in public and private companies, real estate, yachts, art and cash – and account for debt.