A Nigerian Emerges As Africa’s Richest Woman

Date: 28-11-2012 1:52 am (11 years ago) | Author: Prince Sammy
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Nigerians are always doing good when it comes to personal achievements. Forbes named Mrs Folorunsho Alakija as the richest woman in Africa according to its November 2012 edition.

 She ventured into the oil business many years back; she has an oil bloc that pulls in N157 million a day. Yes, you read right! She is the Vice Chairman of Famfa Oil and Gas limited and has emerged the richest woman in Africa according to Forbes November 2012 edition, with a net worth of $600million, which is about N94 billion.

The 61 year old former FADAN president is married and has four children, she also runs a charity organisation, known as Rose of Sharon Foundation, that helps widows in Nigeria.

A True Definition of Success

Posted: at 28-11-2012 01:52 AM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
- dis4real at 28-11-2012 03:29 AM (11 years ago)
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This is good news
Posted: at 28-11-2012 03:29 AM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
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- dis4real at 28-11-2012 03:33 AM (11 years ago)
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Very encouraging
Posted: at 28-11-2012 03:33 AM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
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- winace at 28-11-2012 03:40 AM (11 years ago)
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Goodnews but nigeria is still under develop inspite of all dis riches we read abt nigerians.
Posted: at 28-11-2012 03:40 AM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- ajanni at 28-11-2012 08:05 AM (11 years ago)
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its always in the oil industry, lawlessness nation
Posted: at 28-11-2012 08:05 AM (11 years ago) | Grande Master
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- presciousoluchi at 28-11-2012 09:17 AM (11 years ago)
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good for her.

Posted: at 28-11-2012 09:17 AM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Stainlex55 at 28-11-2012 09:34 AM (11 years ago)
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The richest man and woman in Africa is 4rm Nigeria,yet,we are still suffering,Nigeria still under developed,what a shame.......
Posted: at 28-11-2012 09:34 AM (11 years ago) | Newbie
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- lanudja at 28-11-2012 09:35 AM (11 years ago)
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Good one
Posted: at 28-11-2012 09:35 AM (11 years ago) | Hero
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- lanudja at 28-11-2012 09:37 AM (11 years ago)
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Quote from: Stainlex55 on 28-11-2012 09:34 AM
The richest man and woman in Africa is 4rm Nigeria,yet,we are still suffering,Nigeria still under developed,what a shame.......
Bros no be small ooo... d tin tire person ooo. So shameful
Posted: at 28-11-2012 09:37 AM (11 years ago) | Hero
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- Unikly at 28-11-2012 09:47 AM (11 years ago)
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Good For Her...
Posted: at 28-11-2012 09:47 AM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
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- Biafranwar at 28-11-2012 10:07 AM (11 years ago)
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Thank God for life
Posted: at 28-11-2012 10:07 AM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Rihannaaa at 28-11-2012 10:21 AM (11 years ago)
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At least she has a charity organization. What about other rich folks who dont help nobody? Huh?

Posted: at 28-11-2012 10:21 AM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Frank_estony at 28-11-2012 10:28 AM (11 years ago)
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National cake hmm,still the same people
Posted: at 28-11-2012 10:28 AM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
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- mary11 at 28-11-2012 10:49 AM (11 years ago)
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Thank God 4 her

Posted: at 28-11-2012 10:49 AM (11 years ago) | Hero
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- ZION7ZION at 28-11-2012 10:55 AM (11 years ago)
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Please any one with her daughter's contact??
Posted: at 28-11-2012 10:55 AM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Sophyrocks at 28-11-2012 10:58 AM (11 years ago)
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She try. at least she has a foundation.

Posted: at 28-11-2012 10:58 AM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- ela214 at 28-11-2012 11:09 AM (11 years ago)
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4 her pocket,it still dosen´t change anytin,RUBBISH RUBBISH NONSENSE
Posted: at 28-11-2012 11:09 AM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- ZION7ZION at 28-11-2012 11:16 AM (11 years ago)
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Quote from: ela214 on 28-11-2012 11:09 AM
4 her pocket,it still dosen´t change anytin,RUBBISH RUBBISH NONSENSE
Please appreciate good thing so e go reach you, she is your fellow woman, and it should an inspiration to you
Posted: at 28-11-2012 11:16 AM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- ebcommz at 28-11-2012 11:22 AM (11 years ago)
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“I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.”

Rosa Parks
1913-2005, Civil Rights Activist

 

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Posted: at 28-11-2012 11:22 AM (11 years ago) | Newbie
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- dabattleaxe at 28-11-2012 11:43 AM (11 years ago)
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Good to know.
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