Industrialist and philanthropist Aliko Dangote has been named among TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2026.
Dangote joins global influential figures from multiple sectors, including political leaders such as U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, the current head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, as well as business and technology leaders, including Google CEO Sundar Pichai and YouTube CEO Neal Mohan.
The annual TIME100 list, published on April 15, 2026, recognises global figures whose leadership, ideas, and actions are shaping the future across business, politics, culture, and society.
Dangote’s inclusion places him alongside prominent international figures drawn from diverse spheres of global influence.
This marks his second appearance on the TIME100 list, following his first recognition in 2014, when he was honoured for his exceptional impact on business and philanthropy.
Dangote, who is being recognised for his African industrial drive, is the only Nigerian on the list and featured in the titan and innovators category.
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