Top 5 iOS News Apps in Nigeria: Q4 2024 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the performance of the top news applications on iOS in Nigeria showcased varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at the top five apps:

X from X Corp. saw its weekly revenue peak at approximately $10.6K in late November. Downloads spiked to around 46K in the first week of November, while active users remained strong, fluctuating around 2M throughout the quarter.

财新-CaiXin experienced a sharp decline in both downloads and revenue. By the end of December, weekly downloads dwindled to zero, and revenue followed a similar trend, dropping to negligible amounts. Active users slightly decreased, starting at 91 and stabilizing around 93.

The Economist - News, Podcasts had a mixed quarter. Revenue peaked at $504 in early December, while downloads reached a high of 117 in late December. Active users showed an upward trend, increasing from 347 to 405 by the end of the quarter.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily maintained steady download numbers, with a peak of 169 in early December. Revenue saw fluctuations, reaching $175 in mid-November. Active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 350 throughout the period.

Finally, Medium: Read & Write Stories saw a notable increase in downloads, especially towards the end of December, peaking at 718. Revenue also increased, reaching $250 in the final week. Active users rose from 10.5K to 10K by quarter's end.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower, offering a comprehensive view of the app market dynamics in Nigeria. For more detailed analysis, visit Sensor Tower.