Arise News is a Nigerian global news and entertainment channel founded in 2013 by Nigerian media mogul Nduka Obaigbena, who also owns Arise Broadcasting Ltd. The channel operates 24-hour broadcasts from studios located in New York City, London, Johannesburg, Abuja, Lagos, and Cape Town, serving audiences in Africa, the US, Europe, and beyond.
The channel focuses on delivering major global news with a strong emphasis on Africa, including politics, business, commerce, science, sports, arts, culture, showbiz, and fashion. It aims to accentuate positive stories about Africa and champion the voices of under-served communities and the African diaspora worldwide.
Arise News is available on multiple platforms including DStv (channel 416), GOtv (channel 44), Sky (channel 516 in the UK), Freeview (channel 136 in the UK), Centric (USA), and Hotbird (Europe, North Africa, Middle East). It also operates a streaming service called Arise Play, launched in 2021, featuring a catalogue of international titles for Nigerian subscribers.
The channel prides itself on independence, with no state funding or political agenda, and aims to provide unclouded, unbiased news coverage and insightful analysis. Its mission is to represent the experiences of emerging and frontier markets, promote African perspectives, and engage a global audience with compelling stories that matter.
In recent expansions, Arise News has gone live in 54 countries across Africa, including South Africa, Angola, Zambia, Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, and others, cementing its position as a leading African broadcaster with a global reach.