One thing that money does not know is gender. Gone are those days when they say women future ends in the kitchen. In this 21st century women are dominating the world with their skill, creativity and entrepreneur spirit. In this article I will be sharing with you the top 10 richest women in Nigeria in 2022 and their net worth. These women have contributed immensely to the economy growth and development of Nigeria.
These women are business executives and CEOs. They started from nowhere and today they have companies scattered all over the world with millions of staffs and generating over billions of naira annually. So therefore, after a careful study and research I present to you the top 10 richest women in Nigeria in 2022 and their net worth.
10. Diezani Alison 
Diezani Alison is the tenth richest woman in Nigeria in 2022 with a net worth of $500 million. She is a Nigerian entrepreneur, politician, investor and a businesswoman. She was the first female President of OPEC. She was born on 6th December 1960 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. She is currently 61 years old. In April 2010, she was appointed as Minister of Petroleum Resources in Nigeria. Diezani Alison studied Architecture in Howard University in the United States. After which she attended Cambridge Judge Business School for her MBA degree. In 206, Diezani Alison-Madueke was appointed as an Executive Director in Shell. Diezani Alison has a net worth of $500 million making her the tenth richest woman in Nigeria in 2022.
9. Ngozi Okonjo
Ngozi Okonjo is the ninth richest woman in Nigeria in 2022 with a net worth of $560 million. She is a Nigerian entrepreneur, investor, politician, economist, international development expert and a business consultant. She was the former Director General of World Bank. She was born on 13th June 1954 in Ogwashi-Ukwu, Delta State. She is currently 67 years old. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was educated at Queen’s School Enugu, after which she attended Harvard University and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics in 1976. In 1981, she earned her Ph. D at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the United States. She has served as Director General of World Bank and Nigerian Minister of Finance. Ngozi Okonjo has a net worth of $560 million making her the ninth richest woman in Nigeria in 2022.
8. Stella Oduah 
Stella Oduah is the eighth richest woman in Nigeria in 2022 with a net worth of $600 million. She is a Nigerian entrepreneur, investor and a businesswoman. She is the chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sea Petroleum. She is a Nigerian Senator and former Minister of Aviation. She was born on 5th January 1962 in Anambra State. She is currently 60 years old. Stella Oduah received her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and a Master’s degree in Business Administration in the United States. In 1992, she establishes the Sea Petroleum and Gas Company Limited, an independent marketer of petroleum product in Nigeria. Stella Oduah has a net worth of $600 million making her the eighth richest woman in Nigeria in 2022.
7. Mo Abudu 
Mo Abudu is the seventh richest woman in Nigeria in 2022 with a net worth of $630 million. She is a Nigerian entrepreneur, investor and a television executive. She is the chairman and Chief Executive Officer of EbonyLife TV. She is a Nigerian media mogul, media personality, philanthropist, and a human resources management consultant. She was born on 11th September 1964 in London, United Kingdom. She is currently 57 years old. In 2006, she founded EbonyLife TV, a television network airing in more than 49 countries across Africa, as well as in the United Kingdom and the Caribbean. Mo Abudu has a net worth of $630 million making her the seventh richest woman in Nigeria in 2022.
6. Bimbo Alase
Bimbo Alase is the sixth richest woman in Nigeria in 2022 with a net worth of $700 million. She is a Nigerian entrepreneur, investor and a businesswoman. She is the chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Leatherworld. She attended Pitman College and Regent Academy of Designs and Fine Arts both in London. She also has a Post Graduate Degree in Interior Designing from the London Design School. She is the mastermind behind Leatherworld, a highly acclaimed luxury furniture company in Nigeria. Before establishing her company in June 1994, she ran a mini gift store and beauty salon known as Glamour in Apapa, Lagos. Bimbo Alase has a net worth of $700 million making her the sixth richest woman in Nigeria in 2022.
5. Stella Okoli 
Stella Okoli is the fifth richest woman in Nigeria in 2022 with a net worth of $800 million. She is a Nigerian entrepreneur, investor and a business magnate. She is the chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Emzor Pharmaceutical, a pharmaceutical manufacturing company with headquarters in Lagos. She was born in 1944 in Kano State.
She is currently 78 years old. Stella Okoli hails from Nnewi in Anambra State. In 1969, she graduated from the University of Bradford in United Kingdom with a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Biopharmaceutical from the University of London in United Kingdom. In January 1977, she started Emzor Pharmaceutical in Somolu, Lagos State. Emzor Pharmaceutical has since become one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in Nigeria. Stella Okoli has a net worth of $800 million making her the fifth richest woman in Nigeria in 2022.
4. Fifi Ejindu 
Fifi Ejindu is the fourth richest woman in Nigeria in 2022 with a net worth of $850 million. She is a Nigerian entrepreneur, investor, Architect and a business magnate. She is the chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Starcrest Group. She hails from Uyo, the capital city of Akwa Ibom State. Fifi Ejindu studied Architecture at Pratt Institute New York in the United States. In 1983, she graduated from Pratt Institute, becoming the first black African woman to be awarded a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from the institute.
After graduating from the Institution, Fifi Ejindu returned to Nigeria and started the Starcrest Group in 1995. The company is into real estate, oil and gas, and building construction. Fifi Ejindu has a net worth of $850 million making her the fourth richest woman in Nigeria in 2022.
3. Daisy Danjuma
Daisy Danjuma is the third richest woman in Nigeria in 2022 with a net worth of $900 million. She is a Nigerian entrepreneur, investor and a business woman. She is the Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Atlantic Petroleum. She is the wife to Nigerian billionaire Theophilus Danjuma. She was born on 6th August 1952 in Benin City, Edo State.
She is currently 69 years old. In 1976, she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. In 2003, Daisy Danjuma was elected Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria representing Edo South and completed her tenure in 2007. She is currently the Executive Vice Chairman of South Atlantic. Daisy Danjuma has a net worth of $900 million making her the third richest woman in Nigeria in 2022.
2. Bola Shagaya 
Bola Shagaya is the second richest woman in Nigeria in 2022 with a net worth of $960 million. She is a Nigerian entrepreneur, investor, Fashion enthusiast and a business magnate. She is one of the richest women in Africa. She is the chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bolmus Group.
She was born on 10th October 1959 in Ilorin, Kwara State. She is currently 61 years old. She is reputable in growing the Real Estate Empire in Europe, Asia, Australia and the United States. She completed her tertiary education at Ahmadu Bello University Zaria and Armstrong College California. She started her career with the audit department of the Central Bank of Nigeria before venturing into commercial activities in 1983. Bola Shagaya has a net worth of $960 million making her the second richest woman in Nigeria in 2022.
1. Folorunsho Alakija 
Folorunsho Alakija is the richest woman in Nigeria in 2022 with a net worth of $1 billion. She is a Nigerian entrepreneur, investor and a business magnate. She is the chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of FAMFA Oil. She is also the group managing director of Rose of Sharon Group which consists of The Rose of Sharon Prints and Promotions Limited and Digital Reality Prints Limited.
She is also the executive vice-chairman of Famfa Oil Limited. She was born on 15th July 1951 to the family of Chief L. A. Ogbara in Ikorodu, Lagos. She is currently 70 years old. Folorunsho Alakija has a net worth of $1 billion making her the richest woman in Nigeria in 2022.
