AI Insights · Timothy · October 2025
Top 5 News and Magazines Apps in Nigeria Q3 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 news and magazine apps in Nigeria during Q3 2025, featuring data from Sensor Tower.
In the third quarter of 2025, the top news and magazine applications in Nigeria exhibited diverse performance trends on the unified platform. Here's a closer look at the data from Sensor Tower.
X from X Corp. maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads peaking at around 75.6K in early September. The app's weekly revenue saw growth, reaching approximately $35.1K by mid-September, while weekly active users fluctuated, ending the quarter at around 9.3M.
Breaking News - Live Headlines experienced an increase in weekly downloads, culminating at 23.7K at the end of September. Active users showed an upward trend, finishing the quarter at about 413K, despite no revenue being recorded.
Opera News: breaking & local saw a decline in weekly downloads, dropping to 3.7K by late September. However, active users rebounded towards the quarter's end, reaching approximately 688K.
Quora: the knowledge platform showcased a steady rise in downloads, peaking at 11.5K in late September. Active users fluctuated slightly, ending the quarter at around 197K, with no revenue generated.
Lastly, CGTN – China Global TV Network experienced a decrease in downloads, reaching a low of 1.5K by the end of September, while active users showed a slight increase to 4.9K.
These insights provide a snapshot of the dynamic landscape of news and magazine apps in Nigeria, with more detailed analytics available through Sensor Tower.
