- Founded by Aliko Dangote, a Catholic from Kano State, in 1981
- Conglomerate with interests in cement, sugar, flour, and oil
- Employs over 30,000 people
- Turnover: $4.1 billion (2020)
2. Globacom
- Founded by Mike Adenuga, a Christian from Ogun State, in 2003
- Telecommunications company with operations in Nigeria, Ghana, and Benin
- Employs over 3,000 people
- Turnover: $1.5 billion (2020)
3. Zenith Bank
- Founded by Jim Ovia, a Christian from Delta State, in 1990
- Commercial bank with operations in Nigeria, Ghana, and the UK
- Employs over 7,000 people
- Turnover: $3.6 billion (2020)
4. Guaranty Trust Bank
- Founded by Fola Adeola and Tayo Aderinokun in 1990
- Commercial bank with operations in Nigeria, Ghana, and the UK
- Employs over 5,000 people
- Turnover: $2.4 billion (2020)
5. PZ Cussons Nigeria
- Founded by George Washington PZ Cussons in 1899
- Consumer goods company with interests in personal care and home care
- Employs over 2,000 people
- Turnover: $400 million (2020)
6. 7-Up Bottling Company
- Founded by the El-Khalil family in 1960
- Beverages company with operations in Nigeria and Ghana
- Employs over 2,000 people
- Turnover: $300 million (2020)
7. Chivita
- Founded by the Leventis family in 1982
- Beverages company with interests in juice and dairy products
- Employs over 1,500 people
- Turnover: $200 million (2020)
8. UAC of Nigeria
- Founded by the Jibunoh family in 1931
- Conglomerate with interests in food, beverages, and real estate
- Employs over 2,500 people
- Turnover: $500 million (2020)
9. Unilever Nigeria
- Founded by the Ugbaja family in 1923
- Consumer goods company with interests in personal care, home care, and foods
- Employs over 1,500 people
- Turnover: $400 million (2020)
10. Nestle Nigeria
- Founded by the Otedola family in 1961
- Consumer goods company with interests in foods, beverages, and infant nutrition
- Employs over 2,000 people
- Turnover: $300 million (2020)
11. Kingsway Group, owned by Pastor Kingsley Ezeh (The Redeemed Christian Church of God)
12. Elizade Group, owned by Pastor Michael Ade-Ojo (The Redeemed Christian Church of God)
13. Covenant Group, owned by Bishop David Oyedepo (Living Faith Church Worldwide)
14. Landmark Group, owned by Bishop David Oyedepo (Living Faith Church Worldwide)
15. Dangote Group, owned by Aliko Dangote, a Catholic Christian from Kano.
16. Globacom Limited, owned by Mike Adenuga, a Christian from Ogun State.
17. Conoil Producing Company, owned by Mike Adenuga, a Christian from Ogun State.
18. Fidelity Bank Plc, owned by Pastor Mike Okonkwo (The Redeemed Evangelical Mission)
19. First City Monument Bank, owned by Pastor Ladi Delano (The Redeemed Christian Church of God).
10.United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc owned by Pastor Tony Elumelu (The Redeemed Christian Church of God).
UNIVERSITIES
1. Covenant University, owned by Bishop David Oyedepo (Living Faith Church Worldwide)
2. Landmark University, owned by Bishop David Oyedepo (Living Faith Church Worldwide)
3. Cranfield University, owned by Pastor Emmanuel Okonkwo (The Redeemed Evangelical Mission)
4. Elizade University, owned by Pastor Michael Ade-Ojo (The Redeemed Christian Church of God)
5. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, owned by The Apostolic Church Nigeria
6. Bowen University, owned by The Nigerian Baptist Convention
7. Benson Idahosa University, owned by Archbishop Benson Idahosa (Church of God Mission International)
8. Redeemer's University, owned by The Redeemed Christian Church of God
9. Veritas University, owned by The Catholic Church in Nigeria
10. Ajayi Crowther University, owned by The Anglican Communion in Nigeria.
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Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, and there may be many more private companies owned by Christians in Nigeria not listed here.
Please note that the information provided is subject to change and may require an update. Additionally, the religious affiliations mentioned are based on publicly available information and may not be comprehensive enough.
Meanwhile, we wish to encourage you to send us other known businesses that are owned by Christians in Nigeria. You can also include your own as well.
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