World's richest billionaire Elon Musk rakes in $47.8 billion in a day, nearly matching Dangote's entire fortune as his wealth eclipses 40 European economies
As of November 11, 2026, according to Forbes real-time net worth estimates, American entrepreneur Elon Musk registered a single-day wealth gain of $47.8 billion, bringing his total net worth to $897.5 billion.
By Awogbemila TemitopeSouth Africa

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Elon Musk and Aliko Dangote are pursuing similar share ownership initiatives aimed at expanding wealth creation opportunities for millions of Americans and Nigerians. Photo collage: BIA
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- November 10, 2026
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