Arewa News Hub

https://arewanewshub.com/
Arewa News Hub is a prominent media organization dedicated to promoting excellence and recognizing outstanding achievements in Northern Nigeria. As part of its initiative, the hub focuses on telling compelling stories from the grassroots to the state and national levels regarding security, women empowerment, finance, real estate, business, environment, crime, etc., while empowering young individuals and organizations through various programs, including the prestigious Arewa Humanitarian Outreach. The Arewa Humanitarian Outreach supports individuals and organizations making significant contributions to humanitarian causes in Northern Nigeria, focusing on areas like poverty alleviation, healthcare, education, women's empowerment, and sustainable community development. Arewa News Hub is a multiple award-winning platform, having received recognition at the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) Awards and the 2023 Nestle Media Awards. The organization is committed to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and social responsibility in Northern Nigeria. Through its awards and initiatives, Arewa News Hub inspires and empowers young people to drive positive change in their communities. With a focus on impactful storytelling, Arewa News Hub also publishes the ANH humanitarian magazine, which shares stories of individuals and organizations driving positive change across the region. By recognizing and celebrating humanitarian efforts, Arewa News Hub aims to motivate others to join in creating sustainable solutions to the socio-economic challenges facing Northern Nigeria.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Kaduna, Nigeria
Year the organization started publishing:
2022
Languages:
English
Hausa
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Science
Education
Environment
Politics
Technology
Economy and business
Lifestyle
Law and crime
Entrepreneurship
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Solutions or constructive journalism
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Collaborative journalism
Fact-checking
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
4,800
Twitter number of followers:
229
Instagram number of followers:
54
Tiktok number of followers:
106

Management and team

Founders

Female:
1
Male:
0
Founders:
Rahmatullah Mahmud
Directors:
Rahmatullah Mahmud Ahmed Umar Isiaka Momoh

Team

Full-time employees:
3
Part-time employees:
3
Freelancers or consultants:
5
Volunteers:
2

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Hybrid model (more than one nonprofit or for-profit)

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