Aliko Dangote has been named in the 2026 TIME100 list of the world's most influential people, marking his second appearance on the prestigious list after his initial recognition in 2014. The announcement was made by TIME Magazine on 15 April, placing Dangote in the "Titans" category for his impact in business and philanthropy. He is the only Nigerian featured on the 2026 list, which also includes US President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Pope Leo XIV. Technology leaders Sundar Pichai and Neal Mohan were also named, alongside celebrities such as Ranbir Kapoor, Dakota Johnson and Kate Hudson.
TIME highlighted Dangote's role in advancing African industrialisation through major investments in cement, agriculture, food processing, energy and infrastructure. His company, Dangote Industries Ltd, recently unveiled "Vision 2030," a long-term strategy to expand globally and scale operations in existing sectors like fertiliser and cement, while venturing into steel, power and port infrastructure. The Aliko Dangote Foundation was also noted for its work in healthcare, education and economic empowerment across Nigeria and the African continent.
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