Femi Otedola’s wealth has increased in September 2025, helping him climb the global billionaire rich list.

New data from Forbes showed that the chairman of Geregu Power Plc and FBN Holdings Plc net worth has increased to $1.6 billion as of Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

This represented a $100 million increase in one month, compared to $1.5 billion in September 2025.

Otedola's new wealth has pushed him up from 2,431st to 2,385th position on the world’s billionaire ranking.

According to Forbes, Otedola, who made his fortune in energy and utilities, benefited from strong investor confidence and the solid performance of Geregu Power Plc, the first power generation company listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX).

Since its debut on the market, the company has attracted institutional and international investors betting on Nigeria’s electricity reform.

At 62 years old, Otedola continues to diversify his investments beyond oil and gas, focusing on the power and finance sectors.

While Otedola’s fortune climbed, other Nigerian billionaires recorded minimal changes.

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, now ranks 93rd globally with a net worth of $24.8 billion, up slightly from $24.4 billion a month ago.

Abdulsamad Rabiu, chairman of BUA Group, saw his wealth rise from $7.2 billion to $7.9 billion, placing him 450th.

While Mike Adenuga, founder of Globacom, maintained his net worth at $6.3 billion, ranking 610th globally.

Global billionaire rankings

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Here's world's top 10 richest men

Elon Musk: $484.2bn

Larry Ellison: $344.4bn

Mark Zuckerberg: $244.3bn

Jeff Bezos: $234.5bn

Larry Page: $204.7bn

Sergey Brin: $189.9bn

Bernard Arnault & family: $171.5bn

Jensen Huang: $160.7bn

Steve Ballmer: $157.5bn

Warren Buffett: $150.1bn