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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
Dangote Refinery Gets Only 5 Crude Cargoes Monthly, says CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, David Bird, has said the refinery is currently receiving only about five crude oil cargoes each month, far below what it needs to operate at its expected supply level. Speaking during an interview on ARISE News, Bird explained that the refinery was built to receive between 13
Why Dangote and Rabiu Are Richer Than Other African Billionaires in 2026
In 2026, Africa’s billionaire leaderboard isn’t just about who is rich, it’s about who is growing faster. And right now, two Nigerians are doing what the rest of the continent’s elite are struggling to match, Aliko Dangote and Abdul Samad Rabiu are recording the strongest year-to-date wealth gains among Africa’s top billionaires, according to the
Dangote defeated bandits in petroleum sector, power is next – Joe Igbokwe
- Thursday, December 25, 2025 A leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has said that billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote has defeated those he called “bandits” in Nigeria’s petroleum sector. Igbokwe also said that people he described as bandits in the power generation, transmission, and distribution sector would be the next to be
Dangote varsity upgrades hostels, health facilities for better learning
News January 14, 2026 by Fanen Ihyongo, Kano The Vice Chancellor of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil (ADUSTECH), Professor Tukur Musa Yakasai, has disclosed that the institution has successfully renovated its students hostels and upgraded its healthcare services as part of ongoing efforts to improve campus life and academic standards. Professor Yakasai
Dangote Refinery saves Nigeria ₦10bn annually — Official
Senior General Manager, Corporate Communications at Dangote Industries Ltd., Mr Sunday Esan, has said the Dangote Refinery has saved Nigeria more than ₦10 billion annually in foreign exchange by replacing fuel imports with locally refined products. Esan made the disclosure on Thursday in Lagos during the ongoing 2025 Media Week of the Nigeria Union of
NUPENG, Dangote refinery settle rift
Home » News » NUPENG, Dangote refinery settle rift —Strike suspended By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has suspended the ongoing strike after reaching an agreement with the management of Dangote refinery on unionisation and other contentious issues. The agreement was reached on Tuesday, at the
Just in: Dangote commences nationwide fuel distribution with free delivery
In a major boost to Nigeria’s fuel supply chain, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced it will commence nationwide distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel from August 15, 2025. As part of this landmark rollout, the refinery is deploying 4,000 brand-new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered tankers to enhance nationwide delivery — at no extra
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
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UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...