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The Richest In Africa, 5 Nigerians Tops List

5 Nigerians were included on the world richest list on the Forbes ranking with Aliko Dangote leading the pack.

Forbes has released the 2015 list of World Billionaires with almost 2000 entries and 5 Nigerians were included on the list with Aliko Dangote leading the pack at number 67.

The other Nigerians who feature on the list are Mike Adenuga at 393 with $4.2 Billion, Folorunsho Alakija at 941 with $2 Billion, Femi Otedola at 1741 with $1 Billion and Abdulsamad Rabiu at 1741 with $1 Billion too.

Bill Gates is at number 1 with $79.2 Billion. The Microsoft founder once again beat Mexican businessman Carlos Slim to the top spot.

Mr Gates' net worth rose by just over $3bn (£1.94bn) in the year to 13 February, to $79bn.

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There were other entries from African countries Angola, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda.

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