The mobile phones of two of Nigeria’s wealthiest businessmen, Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola, have reportedly been compromised by hackers demanding ransom.
According to insider sources, the President of the Dangote Group and the Chairman of First HoldCo Plc had their personal devices hacked within the last week.
Dangote, Africa’s richest person, was reportedly targeted twice in two days, while Otedola’s phone was breached once.
It is still uncertain if the businessmen have fully secured their devices. Sources indicate that the perpetrators have made financial demands, with one source confirming, “The hackers are asking for money from both men.”
The two billionaires have a well-known friendship and often refer to each other as brothers. Otedola was recently present at an event where Dangote announced plans to double the capacity of his refinery. On that occasion, Otedola praised Dangote as “Africa’s pride” and highlighted that his legacy investments “will define generations.”
