Call for informal groups to participate in the G20 Social Summit

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Call for informal groups to participate in the G20 Social Summit

Registration remains open for NGOs and other civil society groupings to participate in the G20 Social Summit, scheduled to take place from 18 to 20 November 2025 at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng Province.

The Social Summit, convened under South Africa’s G20 Presidency, is designed as an inclusive platform that will amplify the voices of civil society, grassroots organisations and communities.

In line with the G20 Presidency theme of Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability, the Social Summit will bring together formal and informal networks including youth groups, women’s organisations, persons with disabilities, faith-based organisations, community forums and other grassroots structures to engage directly on global issues that affect daily lives.

Government calls on informal groups and community movements across South Africa, the African continent and globally to register and take part in this historic people’s summit.

It is vital that global commitments are grounded in the lived experiences of communities.

Interested participants are invited to register on the official G20 website:

https://forms.office.com/r/tjdH1jBhxp, latest by 24 October 2025.

Email: G20socialsummit@dirco.gov.za

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PRESIDENT TINUBU EXTOLS LATE AUDU OGBEH’S COMMITMENT TO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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PRESIDENT TINUBU EXTOLS LATE AUDU OGBEH’S COMMITMENT TO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR has paid glowing tribute to the late former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, late Audu Innocent Ogbeh for his uncommon contributions to the development of the nation.

Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, CON made the disclosure at the funeral service of the former Minister while delivering the condolence message of the President to the family in Benue State, describing him as a patriot and a statesman whose selfless service left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s development.

“The President appreciate profoundly the contributions of late Audu Ogbeh to the development of the country in various capacity: as a Minister, Special Adviser National Chairman of PDP, manages the Committee that midwife the emergence of APC that has been in power since 2015”, he said.

SGF assured the people of Benue not to grief the loss of the great icon because he has lived a fulfilled life as a patriot with a great track records worthy of emulation.

Speaking at the funeral service, the son to the late Minister, Adegbeope Ogbeh, expressed profound gratitude for the support the family received after the demise of their father. He added that his father had ran a good race and has finished his course and it’s their desire to imbibe his sterling legacies.

The funeral service was attended by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Dr. Chris Ngige, Senator Representing Benue North-West Senator, Dr. Titus Tartenger Zam, Managing Director (MD) of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima, and other top government officials, members of the National Assembly, dignitaries from across the country, and well-wishers who came to honour the memory of the late minister.

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FG INAUGURATES INTER-MINISTERIAL COMMITTEE ON NIGERIA’S 65TH INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

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FG INAUGURATES INTER-MINISTERIAL COMMITTEE ON NIGERIA’S 65TH INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

The Federal Government has inaugurated the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) for the 2025 Independence Day Celebration vested with the mandate of planning, organising and executing all approved programmes to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.

In his remarks, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, CON emphasised on the importance of unity, and patriotism in celebrating the victories and milestones Nigeria has attained. ‘‘This anniversary is a reminder of where we are coming from and where we are going from here. As a nation, we have faced challenges in areas such as political, economic and social issues but have overcome them. 

An anniversary is not just a celebration of the past. It is a call for action for the future. We must therefore commit ourselves to build a nation where every citizen feels valued and empowered to contribute his quota to the goals and aspirations of the country’’.

The 65th Independence Anniversary celebration commenced with the World Press Conference on Thursday, 25th September 2025 with the following line-up of activities to mark the national event: Juma’at Service on Friday, 26th September, 2025; Women Activities on Friday 26th September, 2025; Youth Activities and Historical Arts Exhibition on Saturday 27th September, 2025; Church Service on Sunday, 28th September 2025; Public Lecture on Monday, 29th September 2025; while the Presidential Broadcast and 65th Independence Day Parade will hold on Wednesday, 1st October 2025.

As part of the project to mark the independence anniversary, the SGF has unveiled the Nigeria @65 Compendium Project workstation, initiated by CherryAfrica Magazine in collaboration with the Office, designed with a state-of-the-art studio for interview-Tv Series with the top Government functionaries at all levels on their respective milestones in nation building, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda. The interview session kick-started with the SGF’s interview, where he urged Nigerians to celebrate the nation’s achievements for the past 65 years and to also repose confidence in their leaders.

The national compendium would serve as a comprehensive repository of information on the nation’s milestones and development trajectory cutting across the pre-colonial, colonial and the post-colonial Nigeria with emphasis on the MDAs, the economy, the three tiers of Government, the Renewed Hope Agenda and other key sectors of the economy.

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PRESIDENT TRUMP CONTINUES TO DRIVE AN AMERICAN MANUFACTURING BOOM

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PRESIDENT TRUMP CONTINUES TO DRIVE AN AMERICAN MANUFACTURING BOOM

Under President Donald J. Trump’s bold leadership, America’s manufacturing sector is surging forward with unprecedented momentum. In the past week alone, major corporations have unveiled billions of dollars in new investments to onshore production and create thousands of high-quality American jobs — building on a wave of commitments that underscore the Trump Administration’s vision for American economic dominance.

Stellantis announced a $13 billion investment in the U.S. — the largest single investment in the company’s history. The automaker plans to expand its U.S.-based production by 50% over the next four years, re-opening its plant in Belvidere (Illinois), and adding production at its Toledo (Ohio), Warren (Michigan), Detroit (Michigan), and Kokomo (Indiana) plants. 

The investment will bring 5,000 new jobs and the production of five new vehicles to the U.S.

Whirlpool Corporation announced a $300 million investment in its U.S. laundry manufacturing facilities. The investment is part of the company’s commitment to “grow its American manufacturing footprint,” and will create as many as 600 new jobs at its Ohio-based manufacturing facilities.

The GE Aerospace Foundation announced a $30 million workforce skills training program to prepare the next generation of its U.S.-based workforce. The investment, which is aimed at training the American workforce with the skills necessary for advanced manufacturing within the industry, is a direct result of the Trump Administration’s push to encourage workforce training skills and development.

These investments come on top of major announcements from Pfizer, GSK, Eli Lilly, AstraZeneca, Amgen, Hitachi, ABB, and many others in recent weeks — and join the scores of other public and private investments made in the U.S. since President Trump took office.

It’s all part of President Trump’s commitment to revitalizing manufacturing, onshoring production, and setting the stage for a new era of American prosperity. 

After years of career politicians selling out American workers for cheap foreign labor, the historic level of investment secured by the Trump Administration is reinforcing the U.S. as the global leader of innovation and growth.

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Chinese President Appoints New Ambassadors

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Chinese President Appoints New Ambassadors

Chinese President Xi Jinping has appointed the following ambassadors in accordance with a decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, an official statement said on Monday.

Yu Jinsong was appointed ambassador to Morocco, replacing Li Changlin.

Chen Feng was appointed ambassador to Romania, replacing Han Chunlin.

Jiang Xiaoyan was appointed ambassador to North Macedonia, replacing Zhang Zuo.

Zhang Zuo was appointed ambassador to Malta, replacing Yu Dunhai.

Yang Shu was appointed ambassador to Grenada, replacing Wei Hongtian.

Sun Xiangyang was appointed ambassador to Ecuador, replacing Chen Guoyou.

Li Yongjie was appointed China's permanent representative and ambassador to the World Trade Organization, as well as China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland, replacing Li Chenggang.

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