Take a peek at the richest men in northern Nigeria and their net worth. These personalities have over the years built business empires that contributed to the growth of Nigeria and Africa at large. 6. Umaru Abdul Mutallab Net Worth — $500 Million Umaru Mutallab...
5 Thing You Didn’t Know About Billionaire Abdulsamad BUA
How 500 Year Old Kofar Mata Dye Pit Is Slowly Dying
Do you know that the prominent, notable, and only surviving dye pit which is located in Kofar Mata Kano has been in existence for over 500 years and is still functional? Research has it that textile production dates back to the early 9th century and was well known for...
100 Less Known Facts About Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is one of those schools of thought that has been debated by many scholars, economists, and innovators throughout history. Fortunately, it has been in existence longer than you expect and there is no specific definition for it. In other words,...
100 Interesting Facts About Science
The science field is that field of discovery that seems to provide a reason for every phenomenon we can ever think about—sounds cool and interesting. But, it leaves you with more questions to ask, creating a never-ending cycle of curiosity about everything within our...
Abdulsamad Isyaku Rabiu, CON is a Kano-born billionaire who according to Forbes magazine, has estimated over 6.8 billion dollars, making him the fifth richest man in Africa and the 380th in the world as of the 4th of April 2023.
Abdulsamad Rabiu is known as a sturdy businessman and a hearty philanthropist.
1. He Studied Abroad
Abdulsamad Isyaku Rabiu studied at the prestigious Ohio State University USA.
As a common saying of the Nigerian youth “school na scam, na business be the way“, signalling that school doesn’t teach any practical value, this goes to show the contrary.
2. He Hates Monopoly
One would assume that as a business mogul of his capacity, he would fathom the idea of monopoly, but this isn’t the case,
Abdulsamad loathes business monopoly and believes in a fair market for everyone.
3. He is An Astute Believer of Afro Capitalism
In an interview held at Abidjan in 2018, the founder of the BUA group Abdulsamad Rabiu stated clearly that Africa had the number and resources to be looking elsewhere for its services.
He proposed that governments in Africa should help cultivate a favourable business environment for its citizens to drive Africa to a sustainable future, this is the only way for Africa to be self-reliant.
4. Has a $100 Million Social Fund
Yes! The majority shareholder of the BUA Group has pledged a 100 million dollar fund for social and economic development across Africa through his foundation; Abdulsamad Rabiu Africa (ASR Africa) initiative.
5. Has Only “ONE” Wife
While it is a common practice for Northern Nigerian Muslim men to engage in polygyny as it is allowed in Islam, Abdulsamad has maintained a single wife with four children and lives a pretty private life.
Popular Reads
100 Surprising Facts About Food From Around The World
Food is any substance that can be eaten by a living thing to stay alive. Most importantly, food is a very crucial component of human survival, we need food to grow, stay energized, and be productive. However, food not taken in the right proportion has detrimental...
100 Facts You Should Know About Northern Nigeria
Northern Nigeria is a region situated towards the north side of Nigeria. Interestingly, these regions possess certain characteristics that differentiate them from other regions of the country and the world at large. These differences span across the lifestyle of its...
100 Facts About Cryptocurrencies You Should Know
Cryptocurrency is designed for digital transactions and it's based on blockchain technology. However, in recent times crypto is being traded and used as a means of generating money. Sadly, this means of digital trade has not been embraced or deemed legal by many...
100 Interesting Facts About Power
Political governance and influence on its subjects are referred to as power. The ruling power over a particular country influences how the country will function, either positively or negatively. It's disheartening that most citizens are fond of complaining about those...
100 Fascinating Facts About Music
Music is a sound that is pleasant to hear—meaningful. This set of sounds has the power to influence the way we view life, either positive or negative, depending on the lyrics of the music. Furthermore, music comes in various forms and is composed for various reasons....
100 Fascinating Facts About Culture
Our present society is built upon the foundation of culture, which has influenced the lifestyle of people inhabiting that particular society. Culture is viewed generally as the way of life attributed to certain people. However, it varies from one group of people to...
100 Health Facts Everyone Should Know
Medically, being healthy is a state of freedom from an illness that could be physically, mentally, psychologically, or emotionally. Indeed, to enjoy life and reach out for more achievement one must be healthy. Sadly, many individuals are not living up to their...
100 Fascinating Facts About Entertainment
One of the quickest routes of getting rid of stress, boredom, or feeling happy about life, in general, comes through entertainment activities. The good news about such activities is that you don't have to participate to feel the magic, by merely watching those...
100 Interesting Facts About Money
Money is a legal currency that is used for various transactions and contracts here on earth. Money can be in the form of hard cash like banknotes coins. In addition, they exist in other forms like cheques, credit cards, or digitally. However, money is an essential...
100 Fascinating Facts About Family
Everyone belongs to a family and that's what gives us a sense of identity. A family system is believed to be a small unit of the larger society, most importantly, it's the foundation upon which a society is built. In other words, without family, there would be no...
Crocodile Hotel Kaduna Review and Detailed Guide
...
Bristol Palace Hotel Kano Review and Detailed Guide
...
The Tinubu and Abiola Connection
...
40 Fancy Boxes Lunch and Lunch Bags for all Ages and Genders
...
As Nigerians Head to The Polls, By Salim Yunusa
...
3 Kannywood Stars Contesting Elections in 2023
...
Naira Swap and Buhari’s Endless Search for A Legacy
...
The Top 10 Entries from the Mediahooch Creative Writing Challenge
...
The Best Kimono Styles to Own in 2023
...
What Next for Falalu Dorayi After Gidan Badamasi?
...
You May Also Like…
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
0 Comments