Top 5 iOS News Apps in Nigeria Q3 2025: Performance Insights

In the third quarter of 2025, the top 5 news applications on the iOS platform in Nigeria exhibited varied performance trends, as reported by Sensor Tower. Here's a breakdown of their key metrics.

X from X Corp. saw a notable rise in its weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $7.5K in mid-September. Its weekly downloads increased progressively, reaching about 21.5K by the end of September. Meanwhile, weekly active users fluctuated slightly but maintained a strong presence around 2M.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily experienced a gradual increase in revenue, ending the quarter at around $237. Weekly downloads remained modest, peaking at 163 in the last week. Active users showed a steady increase, closing at 427.

The Economist - News, Podcasts had a fluctuating revenue trend, with a high of $348 in mid-July. Downloads were highest in early September, reaching 167, while active users peaked at 539 in the same period.

Medium: Read & Write Stories displayed consistent weekly downloads, peaking at 385 in mid-August. Revenue varied slightly, with a high of $145 at the quarter's start. Active users saw some fluctuations, ending the quarter at 8.7K.

Finally, NYTimes: US and Global News showed a modest revenue trend, peaking at $99 in mid-September. Downloads were highest at 77 in mid-September, with active users maintaining a steady count, ending at 217.

For more detailed insights and data analysis, visit Sensor Tower.