Top 5 News and Magazines Apps on Android in Nigeria: Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the performance of the top news and magazine applications on the Android platform in Nigeria showed varied trends. Here’s a closer look at the key metrics for each app, based on data from Sensor Tower.

X exhibited a robust performance with weekly revenue peaking at approximately $27.6K by late September. Weekly downloads saw a notable increase, reaching around 57.9K at the beginning of September, while weekly active users fluctuated, ultimately rising to about 7.2M by the end of the quarter.

Medium experienced modest weekly revenue, hovering around $600 to $700 throughout the quarter. Downloads fluctuated slightly, peaking at around 1.9K, and weekly active users showed a peak of approximately 77.5K in mid-September.

Bloomberg: Finance Market News had a gradual increase in weekly revenue, reaching around $312 in late July. Downloads remained relatively low, with a peak of about 230 in early September, and active users fluctuated around 600.

The Economist - World News showed a sharp increase in revenue at the end of September, reaching $467. Download numbers were generally low, peaking at 124 in mid-July, while active users peaked at approximately 248 in late July.

Le Monde, Live News maintained stable revenue around $130 weekly. Downloads were minimal, with a peak of 265 at the start of the quarter. Active user numbers peaked at around 834 initially but declined over the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.