The combined net worth of Nigerian billionaires Aliko Dangote and Abdulsamad Rabiu has surged by $9.53 billion year-to-date, fueled by the strong performance of their publicly traded cement and food businesses on the Nigerian Exchange. Aliko Dangote’s wealth rose by $5.26 billion to $35.2 billion, while Abdulsamad Rabiu saw his fortune grow by $4.27 billion to $14.4 billion. The appreciation is largely attributed to significant share price gains in Dangote Cement and BUA Cement. Additionally, Dangote continues to strengthen his industrial portfolio, recently securing a $400 million underwriting commitment for the anticipated public offering of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.