Nigeria has many successful women who have built massive wealth through business, investments, and public service.
From oil and gas to media and pharmaceuticals, these women have made their mark.
Here’s a look at the top 10 richest women in Nigeria in 2025 and how they made their money.
1. Folorunsho Alakija – $1 Billion
Folorunsho Alakija is the richest woman in Nigeria. She made her fortune through Famfa Oil, a company that owns a stake in one of Nigeria’s largest oil fields.
She started her career in fashion and printing but made a major leap into the oil industry. Today, she is a well-known billionaire and philanthropist.
2. Hajia Bola Shagaya – $950 Million
Bola Shagaya is a businesswoman with investments in oil, real estate, and banking. She started out selling photographic products and later expanded into larger ventures.
She is also a board member of several top Nigerian companies and remains one of the wealthiest women in the country.
3. Daisy Danjuma – $900 Million
Daisy Danjuma is a lawyer, politician, and business executive. She is the wife of General Theophilus Danjuma and serves as the Vice Chairperson of South Atlantic Petroleum (SAPETRO), an oil company.
Her influence in both politics and business has helped her build significant wealth.
4. Fifi Ejindu – $850 Million
Fifi Ejindu is an architect and the founder of Starcrest Group, which has interests in real estate, oil and gas, and construction.
She is known for promoting African culture through architecture and is one of the wealthiest women in Nigeria’s property and construction sectors.
5. Dr. Stella Okoli – $850 Million
Dr. Stella Okoli is the founder of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, one of Nigeria’s largest drug companies.
She has worked for decades to provide affordable medicine to Nigerians and has built Emzor into a major brand.
Her success in healthcare has earned her a spot among Nigeria’s richest women.
6. Bimbo Alase – $750 Million
Bimbo Alase is the CEO of Leatherworld, a luxury furniture company. She started with a small gift store in Lagos and grew it into a top furniture brand.
Her focus on quality and luxury made her business stand out, and she is now one of Nigeria’s wealthiest female entrepreneurs.
7. Mo Abudu – $650 Million
Mo Abudu is a media executive and the founder of EbonyLife Media. She has produced some of Nigeria’s most popular TV shows and movies.
Mo has helped put Nigerian storytelling on the global stage, and her media empire continues to grow, making her one of the richest women in the industry.
8. Stella Oduah – $600 Million
Stella Oduah is a former senator and ex-Minister of Aviation. Outside politics, she is a successful businesswoman with investments in oil and real estate.
Her involvement in both government and business has contributed to her wealth.
9. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala – $550 Million
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation. She was once Nigeria’s Finance Minister and also served as a Managing Director at the World Bank.
Though she doesn’t run businesses, her international positions and influence have earned her a high net worth.
10. Diezani Alison-Madueke – $500 Million
Diezani Alison-Madueke was Nigeria’s Minister of Petroleum and also served as President of OPEC. She played a major role in the country’s oil industry.
Although she has faced and is still facing legal issues, her influence and wealth from the oil sector place her among the richest women in Nigeria.
Conclusion
These ten women show that Nigerian women can and do reach the top of their industries.
Whether in oil, fashion, media, or medicine, they have proven that with vision and hard work, success is possible. They are not just wealthy, they are role models for future generations.
Sources
ForbesNG – forbesng.com
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