Billionaire Watch Archives - Nairametrics https://nairametrics.com/category/people/billionaire-watch/ Destination for Business news and analysis from Africa's largest economy Thu, 13 Jun 2024 23:03:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://nairametrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-cropped-favicon-1.png?resize=75,75 Billionaire Watch Archives - Nairametrics https://nairametrics.com/category/people/billionaire-watch/ 32 32 201037849 Elon Musk wins $56 billion Tesla pay package, 70% larger than Nigeria’s external reserve https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/14/tesla-shareholders-approve-56-billion-compensation-package-for-elon-musk/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/14/tesla-shareholders-approve-56-billion-compensation-package-for-elon-musk/#respond Thu, 13 Jun 2024 23:03:08 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=491223 Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and owner of the social media platform X, has successfully secured shareholder approval for his substantial compensation package.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/14/tesla-shareholders-approve-56-billion-compensation-package-for-elon-musk/feed/ 0 491223 These 9 tech billionaires have gained $226 billion this year already  https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/10/these-9-tech-billionaires-have-gained-226-billion-this-year-already/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/10/these-9-tech-billionaires-have-gained-226-billion-this-year-already/#respond Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:10:57 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490963 The CEOs of Nvidia and Meta, Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg, along with seven other tech billionaires, have seen their net worth increase by a combined $266.4 billion nearly six months into 2024. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/10/these-9-tech-billionaires-have-gained-226-billion-this-year-already/feed/ 0 490963 African countries with the highest number of billionaires in June 2024 https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/07/african-countries-with-the-highest-number-of-billionaires-in-june-2024/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/07/african-countries-with-the-highest-number-of-billionaires-in-june-2024/#respond Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:19:04 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490832 As Africa continues to emerge as a hub of economic growth and innovation, the continent's wealth landscape is becoming increasingly prominent on the global stage.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/07/african-countries-with-the-highest-number-of-billionaires-in-june-2024/feed/ 0 490832 Francoise Bettencourt Meyers becomes first woman to join $100 billion club in the world https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/06/francoise-bettencourt-meyers-becomes-first-woman-to-join-100-billion-club-in-the-world/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/06/francoise-bettencourt-meyers-becomes-first-woman-to-join-100-billion-club-in-the-world/#respond Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:11:07 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490749 Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, the vice chair of French cosmetics giant L’Oréal, has achieved a net worth of $100.1 billion, according to Forbes' Real Time Billionaires ranking.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/06/francoise-bettencourt-meyers-becomes-first-woman-to-join-100-billion-club-in-the-world/feed/ 0 490749 India adds 100 billionaires in 10 years, Nigeria adds just one https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/16/india-adds-100-billionaires-in-10-years-nigeria-adds-just-one/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/16/india-adds-100-billionaires-in-10-years-nigeria-adds-just-one/#respond Thu, 16 May 2024 08:45:29 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=489095 India has witnessed a significant surge in its billionaire population over the past decade, with over 100 new additions, while Nigeria has seen a relatively modest increase, welcoming only one new billionaire, Femi Otedola.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/16/india-adds-100-billionaires-in-10-years-nigeria-adds-just-one/feed/ 0 489095 Bill Gates ex-wife, Melinda, leaves Gates Foundation with $12.5 billion https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/14/bill-gates-ex-wife-melinda-leaves-gates-foundation-with-12-5-billion/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/14/bill-gates-ex-wife-melinda-leaves-gates-foundation-with-12-5-billion/#respond Tue, 14 May 2024 04:30:34 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=488811 Bill Gate’s ex wife, Melinda will get $12.5 billion after resigning from foundation.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/14/bill-gates-ex-wife-melinda-leaves-gates-foundation-with-12-5-billion/feed/ 0 488811 Francoise Betterncourt’s L’oreal under fire from Kenya senate https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/13/francoise-betterncourts-loreal-under-fire-from-kenya-senate/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/13/francoise-betterncourts-loreal-under-fire-from-kenya-senate/#respond Mon, 13 May 2024 15:07:01 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=488787 Francoise Betterncourt’s L’oreal under fire from Kenya senate

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/13/francoise-betterncourts-loreal-under-fire-from-kenya-senate/feed/ 0 488787 Donald Trump’s net worth rises to all-time high as stocks rise https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/10/donald-trumps-net-worth-rises-to-all-time-high-as-stocks-rise/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/10/donald-trumps-net-worth-rises-to-all-time-high-as-stocks-rise/#respond Fri, 10 May 2024 11:10:42 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=488541 Donald Trump networth hits $8.8 billion over stock rally

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/10/donald-trumps-net-worth-rises-to-all-time-high-as-stocks-rise/feed/ 0 488541 Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, adds $5.2 billion to net worth in nearly four years  https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/09/africas-richest-man-aliko-dangote-adds-5-2-billion-to-net-worth-in-nearly-four-years/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/09/africas-richest-man-aliko-dangote-adds-5-2-billion-to-net-worth-in-nearly-four-years/#comments Thu, 09 May 2024 13:49:41 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=488438 Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote adds $5.2 billion to his networth in nearly 4 years

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/09/africas-richest-man-aliko-dangote-adds-5-2-billion-to-net-worth-in-nearly-four-years/feed/ 1 488438 Bill Gates drops to lowest billionaire rank in years https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/08/bill-gates-drops-to-lowest-billionaire-rank-in-years-2/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/08/bill-gates-drops-to-lowest-billionaire-rank-in-years-2/#respond Wed, 08 May 2024 10:34:03 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=488263 Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has experienced a notable decline in his billionaire status, dropping to the lowest ranks in years.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/08/bill-gates-drops-to-lowest-billionaire-rank-in-years-2/feed/ 0 488263 Abdulsamad Rabiu’s net worth leaps by $4.3 billion in nearly five years https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/06/abdulsamad-rabius-net-worth-leaps-by-4-3-billion-in-nearly-five-years/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/06/abdulsamad-rabius-net-worth-leaps-by-4-3-billion-in-nearly-five-years/#respond Mon, 06 May 2024 15:44:43 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=488034 Chairman of BUA Group, Abdulsamad Rabiu, has seen his net worth climb by $4.3 billion in about five years.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/06/abdulsamad-rabius-net-worth-leaps-by-4-3-billion-in-nearly-five-years/feed/ 0 488034 Wealthy people are leaving Africa for more favorable environments -Report https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/03/wealthy-people-are-leaving-africa-for-more-favorable-environments-report/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/03/wealthy-people-are-leaving-africa-for-more-favorable-environments-report/#respond Fri, 03 May 2024 06:51:16 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=487707 Every year African nations lose a large chunk of their high-net-worth individuals to the warm embrace of emigration, a new report has shown.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/03/wealthy-people-are-leaving-africa-for-more-favorable-environments-report/feed/ 0 487707 Bill Gates drops to lowest billionaire rank in years https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/01/bill-gates-drops-to-lowest-billionaire-rank-in-years/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/01/bill-gates-drops-to-lowest-billionaire-rank-in-years/#respond Wed, 01 May 2024 16:27:37 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=487534 Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has experienced a notable decline in his billionaire status, dropping to the lowest ranks in years.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/01/bill-gates-drops-to-lowest-billionaire-rank-in-years/feed/ 0 487534 Trump gets $1.8 billion stock bonus after Truth Social stake increases https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/01/trump-gets-1-8-billion-stock-bonus-after-truth-social-stake-increases/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/01/trump-gets-1-8-billion-stock-bonus-after-truth-social-stake-increases/#respond Wed, 01 May 2024 13:18:53 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=487505 Former President Donald Trump has significantly bolstered his ownership stake in Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, by securing an additional 36 million shares, according to recent Securities and Exchange Commission filings. This move elevates Trump’s ownership to nearly 65% of the company. The substantial stock bonus, valued at $1.8 […]

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/01/trump-gets-1-8-billion-stock-bonus-after-truth-social-stake-increases/feed/ 0 487505 Elon Musk has gained $37.3 billion in 5 days  https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/30/elon-musk-has-gained-37-3-billion-in-5-days/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/30/elon-musk-has-gained-37-3-billion-in-5-days/#respond Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:19:18 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=487414 Elon Musk's financial fortunes are witnessing a dramatic turnaround, rebounding from a recent slump to reach levels not seen in nearly a year.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/30/elon-musk-has-gained-37-3-billion-in-5-days/feed/ 0 487414 Deep fake: Dangote, Tom Hanks, Mr Beast, others who have been victims https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/30/deep-fake-dangote-tom-hanks-mr-beast-others-who-have-been-victims/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/30/deep-fake-dangote-tom-hanks-mr-beast-others-who-have-been-victims/#respond Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:06:49 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=487393 Recently, alarming reports have surfaced regarding the illicit use of doctored visuals from Channels Television to endorse fraudulent investment schemes.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/30/deep-fake-dangote-tom-hanks-mr-beast-others-who-have-been-victims/feed/ 0 487393 Africa’s top 10 richest cities with highest millionaire population https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/29/africas-top-10-richest-cities-with-highest-millionaire-population/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/29/africas-top-10-richest-cities-with-highest-millionaire-population/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2024 08:18:20 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=487157 Africa’s top 10 richest cities with highest millionaire population

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/29/africas-top-10-richest-cities-with-highest-millionaire-population/feed/ 1 487157 Japa: Top 10 cities where you can meet Sam Altman, Rihanna, other billionaires in 2024  https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/28/japa-top-10-cities-where-you-can-meet-sam-altman-rihanna-other-billionaires-in-2024/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/28/japa-top-10-cities-where-you-can-meet-sam-altman-rihanna-other-billionaires-in-2024/#respond Sun, 28 Apr 2024 05:47:01 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=487103 This year, about 2,781 billionaires are scattered across the globe, yet they are residentially clustered within a handful of select cities. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/28/japa-top-10-cities-where-you-can-meet-sam-altman-rihanna-other-billionaires-in-2024/feed/ 0 487103 Table turns as Musk overtakes Zuckerberg in wealth https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/26/table-turns-as-musk-overtakes-zuckerberg-in-wealth/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/26/table-turns-as-musk-overtakes-zuckerberg-in-wealth/#respond Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:29:40 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=486951 Musk overtakes Zuckerberg in wealth again

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/26/table-turns-as-musk-overtakes-zuckerberg-in-wealth/feed/ 0 486951 Elon Musk is $9.8 billion richer in 1 day, despite Tesla’s revenue decline https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/25/elon-musk-is-9-8-billion-richer-in-1-day-despite-teslas-revenue-decline/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/25/elon-musk-is-9-8-billion-richer-in-1-day-despite-teslas-revenue-decline/#respond Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:16:30 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=486828 Elon Musk is $9.8 billion richer in 1 day, despite Tesla’s revenue decline.

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