Top 5 iOS News Apps in Nigeria: Q2 2025 Performance

In the second quarter of 2025, several news apps on iOS in Nigeria showcased interesting trends in downloads, revenue, and active users, according to data from Sensor Tower.

X saw a varied performance in terms of revenue, with a peak at $8K in late April and a steady decline to around $5.2K by the end of June. Weekly downloads were consistently above 13K, peaking at nearly 18K in late April. Active users fluctuated around 2M, with a noticeable dip in mid-May.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily maintained a low but consistent revenue stream, peaking at $282 in late June. Downloads remained steady, averaging around 110 weekly, while active users hovered just under 400 throughout the quarter.

The Economist - News, Podcasts showed a significant spike in revenue, reaching $362 in late May. Downloads were modest, averaging around 50 per week, and active users varied, with a peak of 447 in mid-May.

Medium: Read & Write Stories experienced a slight increase in revenue, reaching $145 by the end of June. Downloads ranged from 260 to 350 weekly, with active users showing a steady increase, reaching approximately 9.6K by the end of the quarter.

Finally, NYTimes: US and Global News had a stable revenue performance, with a slight increase to $69 in mid-June. Weekly downloads fluctuated between 40 and 86, and active users remained around 200.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower's platform.