Share SMDF Calls for Precautionary, Data- and Governance-Led Engagement on Deep-Sea Mining at Oxford By Aluta News Oxford, UK – February 12, 2026 The Executive Secretary/CEO of the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF), Hajiya Fatima Umaru Shinkafi, has called for a cautious, science- and governance-led approach to deep-sea mining asContinue Reading
The United Nations asserts that strategic investment in human rights awareness is a critical, underutilized driver for national development in Nigeria. A key insight is that traditional awareness methods are insufficient; the real power lies in leveraging modern storytellers—from social media creators to graphic designers and artists—to translate rights into everyday cultural narratives. This approach directly tackles a core barrier: widespread public resignation and ignorance of rights following historical governance failures. Therefore, empowering these cultural translators and strengthening remedial institutions is presented not just as aContinue Reading
Nigeria and Niger have formalized a strategic agreement to enhance border security and governance through precise boundary re-demarcation and deepened cross-border cooperation. The pact prioritizes resolving persistent security and socio-economic challenges in border regions by reviving community ties and integrating infrastructure. A concrete work plan for 2026 has been established, targeting specific, previously stalled technical tasks to solidify the physical and administrative border framework. This collaboration represents a critical move toward transforming a historically porous frontier into a zone of regulated stability and sharedContinue Reading
ShareBy Aluta News Three female hostages released by Hamas have been reunited with their mothers. The freed hostages are Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari. Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into force at 0915 GMT after a delay. No fewer than 90 Palestinian prisoners were due to goContinue Reading
ShareAluta News Amid discontent and division, with opinion polls showing nearly two-third voters believe the country is headed in the wrong direction under President Joe Biden, Americans head to the polls on Tuesday. While the United States economy is the envy of the industrialized world, emerging from COVID shutdowns withContinue Reading
ShareAluta News Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris appeared on the “Saturday Night Live” TV comedy show on Saturday, adding a surprise jolt to the U.S presidential election ust three days before her with showdown with Republican Donald Trump. “Keep Calm-ala and carry on-ala,” Harris said in unison with the actorContinue Reading
ShareAluta News The governor of Washington state in the north-western United States has activated some members of the National Guard to be on stand-by in case of election-related unrest. “This is a purely precautionary measure,” a statement from Governor Jay Inslee’s office said on Friday. A ballot drop box forContinue Reading
ShareAluta News TikTok founder Zhang Yiming has topped China’s rich list for the first time, according to Shanghai-based Hurun magazine, which put his fortune at 49.3 billion dollars. Zhang, 41, belongs to the new generation of Chinese business people who are more internationally focused than their predecessors, according to Hurun.Continue Reading
ShareAluta News Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is facing more lawsuits in Japan, with 30 plaintiffs seeking a total of 435 million yen (about 2.8 million dollars). The plaintiffs claimed damages for losses tied to fraudulent investment ads using fake celebrity endorsements, local media reported Continue Reading
ShareAluta News French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday arrived in Rabat on a three-day official visit to the Kingdom of Morocco. The French president was received by the King of Moroccan, Muhammed VI and his Crown Prince, Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid and Princesses Lalla Khadija and Lalla Meryem.Continue Reading
