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Dangote, Pope Leo XIV, Trump, Xi Jinping, Others Named in TIME 100 Most Influential People for 2026
TIME said Dangote is the only Nigerian on the 2026 list and credited his investments in cement, agriculture, food processing and energy.
- On April 15, 2026, TIME Magazine named Aliko Dangote to its TIME100 list, featuring the renowned African industrialist in the "Titans" category for his second appearance since 2014.
- TIME Magazine highlighted Dangote's role in advancing African industrialization through cement, agriculture, and energy investments, while the Aliko Dangote Foundation supports critical initiatives in healthcare and economic empowerment.
- Joining global leaders like President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Dangote stands as the only Nigerian honoree alongside Google CEO Sundar Pichai.
- Dangote Industries Ltd. recently unveiled "Vision 2030," a growth plan aiming to transform the group from a regional $30 billion conglomerate into a $100 billion global powerhouse by 2030.
- This recognition reflects the expanding global visibility of African leadership, as Dangote plans to venture into steel manufacturing, power, and deep-sea ports to tackle industrial bottlenecks across the continent.
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TIME100: Dangote, Trump, Xi, Others Make 2026 Global Influential List
Africa’s leading industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has been named in the 2026 TIME100 list of the world’s most influential people. The list, released by TIME Magazine on April 15, featured global leaders across politics, business, technology and culture. Those listed include U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Pope Leo XIV. Also recognised are t…
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Dangote, Pope Leo XIV, Trump, Xi Jinping, others Named in TIME 100 Most Influential People for 2026
Renowned African industrialist and philanthropist, Aliko Dangote, has been named among TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2026,
Dangote Named Among TIME 100 Most Influential People For 2026 [Full List]
Aliko Dangote, chairman of the Dangote Refinery, has been named among TIME Magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world for 2026. This is his second time making the list, having first appeared in 2014, when Bill Gates wrote about him in a feature on the magazine’s website. The annual list, released […]
Dangote named among TIME’s 100 most influential people in the world
Ghazali Ibrahim Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has been named among the 100 most influential people in the world for 2026 by TIME Magazine, reinforcing his global standing in business and industry. The prestigious annual TIME100 list, released on April 15, recognises individuals shaping the future across business, politics, technology and culture. Dangote, founder and president of the Dangote Group, was listed in the “Titans” category, whic…
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