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Here is a compilation of the richest women in Nigeria :
1. FOLORUNSHO ALAKIJA
Net Worth: $1.6 Billion
Age: 72 Years
Folorunsho Alakija, who was born on July 15, 1951 is a Nigerian businesswoman and philanthropist. She is the group managing director of The Rose of Sharon Group and the executive vice chairman of Famfa Oil Limited, one of Nigeria’s largest oil exploration companies. She has an estimated net worth of $1.6 Billion, making her the richest woman in Nigeria.
2. HAJIA BOLA SHAGAYA
Net Worth: $950 Million
Age: 64 years
Hajia Bola Muinat Shagaya, is a Nigerian businesswoman and fashion enthusiast. She is also among one of the richest women in Africa. She is the founder and CEO of Bolmus Group International, a conglomerate with holdings in real estate, oil and gas, banking and photography
She was an auditor for the Central Bank of Nigeria before she started her own business.
3. DAISY DANJUMA
Net Worth: $900 Million
Age: 71 years
Daisy Ehanire Danjuma is a Nigerian politician who was the senator representing the Edo South Senatorial District of Edo State at the Nigerian Senate from 2003 to 2007. She also re-contested during the Nigeria general election in 2011 but was unsuccessful. She is the third richest woman in Nigeria. With a net worth of $900 million, she continues to contribute actively to various sectors, including her role as chairman of May & Baker Nigeria PLC.
4. FIFI EJINDU
Net Worth: $850 Million
Age: 62 years
Fifi Ekanem Ejindu is a Nigerian architect, businesswoman and philanthropist. Born in Ibadan, she is the great-granddaughter of King James Ekpo Bassey of Cobham Town in Calabar, Nigeria.
Ejindu founded numerous prominent businesses including StarCrest, a real estate company, started in 1995 before expanding into what is now the StarCrest Group which includes StarCrest Investment Ltd., StarCrest Associates Ltd., and StarCrest Industries Ltd.
5. STELLA OKOLI
Net Worth: $800 million
Age: 80 years
Stella Chinyelu Okoli is a Nigerian pharmacist, philanthropist and entrepreneur. She is the founder and current chief executive officer of Emzor pharmaceutical manufacturing company founded in 1977.
Stella Okoli currently serves as the Vice President of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria and the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture.
With a net worth of $800 million, she is among the richest women in Nigeria.