Nigerians dominate Forbes Africa's 40

Nigerian business moguls dominate the 2012 edition of Forbes Africa’s 40 Wealthiest People.

Alhaji Dangote Tops Forbes richest list with a net worth of $12 billion.
Mike Adenuga of Globacom, ranks fifth, with a net worth of $4.6 billion from his telecoms and oil companies.
Jim Ovia ranks 19th, with a net worth of $825 million
Abdulsamad Rabiu, who heads the BUA Group, ranks 21st with a net worth of $675 million.
Chief (Mrs) Folorunsho Alakija, top fashion designer, ranks 24th with a net worth of $600 million
General Theophilus Danjuma, tied on 24th with a net worth of $600 million from the oil sector
 Oba Otudeko, founder of Honey Well Group  ranks 25th with a net worth of $575 million.
Mohammed Indimi ranks 27th with a net worth of $550 million from the oil and gas sector.
O.B. Lulu-Briggs on the 31st spot, with a net worth of $500 million from the oil sector
Sani Bello, former Nigerian military governor from Kano State ranks 37th with a net worth of $425 million.
Hakeem Belo-Osagie Harvard-trained petroleum economist, with an estimated $400 million net worth from the oil sector.