Nigeria, May 9 -- In 2025, wealthy Nigerians are building their fortunes through traditional and emerging investment avenues, including lesser-known or "secret" opportunities contributing to their growing wealth.

Here are the key ways rich Nigerians are generating income and building wealth this year:

1. Money Market Mutual Funds and Low-Risk Investments

Money market mutual funds remain among the top-performing investment vehicles in Nigeria in 2025, offering attractive returns with relatively low risk. Leading funds such as the Legacy Money Market Fund (25.15% YTD return), Meristem Money Market Fund (24.13%), and RMB Nigeria Money Market Fund (22.91%) have delivered significant profits in short periods. These funds invest in short-ter...