- Buying the world's most expensive number plate for $14.97 million (N6,894,732,900) anywhere on Earth is hard
- A Dubai driver has made history for buying the world's most expensive number plate during a public auction held at Four Seasons Hotel Jumeirah
- The number plate "P-7" was sold for a whopping $15 million, which translates to $14.97 million (N6,894,732,900), a testament to the extravagant lifestyle people lead out there
Dubai is known for its luxurious lifestyle, and it seems that its residents will go to any length to stand out from the crowd.
P-7 is world's most expensive number plate
The latest example of this is a Dubai driver who spent a staggering $14.97 million (N6,894,732,900) on the world's most expensive number plate - "P-7."
According to the Guinness World Records, the plate was bought during an auction held at Four Seasons Hotel Jumeirah meant for charity.
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The funds generated from the sale were directed towards the One Billion Meals initiative, spearheaded by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai and prime minister of the UAE.
The campaign was undertaken with the aim of assisting marginalized individuals worldwide during the sacred month of Ramadan.
Personalised number status symbol in UAE
Dubai is known for holding auctions for unique number plates, and many people in the UAE consider owning a personalised number plate as a status symbol.
The purchase of the world's most expensive number plate by the Dubai driver is a testament to the extravagant lifestyle of the city's residents.
However, the $14.97m (N6,894,732,900) price tag for "P-7" registration number is unprecedented and has made headlines around the world.
While some people may see this purchase as frivolous, others see it as an investment, given that the value of unique number plates has been known to appreciate over time.
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that a wealthy Nigerian man (@officialafro_g) who called himself a billionaire shared a video of his mansion as he took his newborn baby outside.
While in the palatial compound of his beautiful house, he lifted her to show her the whole environment. The man said he was letting her see her inheritance.
Man rebuilds family house
In other news, a young Nigerian man, @kingpromise082, remembered his family after he made it in life. The man used his wealth to rebuild his family's old house.
In a video he shared online, the man showed people how his father's old house before he started rebuilding it. The building was unplastered.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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