{"id":908232,"date":"2026-05-25T13:21:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T18:21:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/25\/time100-dangote-trump-xi-others-make-2026-global-influential-list\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T13:21:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T18:21:52","slug":"time100-dangote-trump-xi-others-make-2026-global-influential-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/25\/time100-dangote-trump-xi-others-make-2026-global-influential-list\/","title":{"rendered":"TIME100: Dangote, Trump, Xi, others make 2026 global influential list"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Africa\u2019s leading industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has been named in the 2026 TIME100 list of the world\u2019s most influential people.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The list, released by TIME Magazine on April 15, featured global leaders across politics, business, technology and culture.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><span>SPONSOR AD<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Also recognised are technology leaders such as Sundar Pichai and Neal Mohan.<\/p>\n<p>The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Dangote, founder of the Dangote Group, is the only Nigerian on the 2026 list and is featured in the \u201cTitans\u201d category.<\/p>\n<p>This marks his second appearance on the TIME100 list, having first been recognised in 2014 for his contributions to business and philanthropy.<\/p>\n<p>TIME noted Dangote\u2019s role in advancing industrialisation in Africa through investments in cement, agriculture, food processing, infrastructure and energy.<\/p>\n<p>The publication highlighted his focus on building globally competitive industries using local resources, as well as recent large-scale investments in manufacturing and energy.<\/p>\n<p>Other personalities named across categories include Ranbir Kapoor, Dakota Johnson and Kate Hudson.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond business, Dangote was also recognised for his philanthropic work through the Aliko Dangote Foundation, which supports initiatives in healthcare, education and economic empowerment.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Dangote Industries Ltd. has unveiled a long-term growth plan, \u201cVision 2030,\u201d aimed at expanding its global footprint and scaling operations.<\/p>\n<p>The strategy focuses on strengthening existing businesses, including cement, fertiliser and energy, while exploring new investments in steel, power and port infrastructure.(NAN)<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>UPDATE NEWS:<\/h2>\n<p> Nigerians can now invest <b>\u20a62.5 million<\/b> on premium domains and profit about <b>\u20a617-\u20a625 million<\/b>. 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