AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top News and Magazines Apps on Android in Nigeria: Q4 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top news and magazines apps on Android in Nigeria during the fourth quarter of 2025, showcasing download and active user metrics.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the Nigerian market for news and magazine apps on Android saw intriguing trends, with data provided by Sensor Tower offering valuable insights.
Breaking News - Live Headlines experienced fluctuating download numbers, starting at 23.8K and peaking at 32.5K mid-November. Active users showed a gradual rise, reaching 463K by the end of December.
Opera News: breaking & local had a steady increase in downloads towards the quarter's end, with a notable rise from 7.1K to 11.6K. However, its active user base saw a slight decline, dropping from 633K to 550K.
Quora: the knowledge platform maintained consistent download figures, with numbers hovering around 7-8K throughout the quarter. Active users exhibited a positive trend, growing from 169K to 176K by the end of the year.
Substack witnessed a gradual increase in downloads, starting at 3.4K and reaching a high of 6.9K in the last week of December. Active users steadily rose, ending the quarter with a significant increase to 108K.
Overall, these apps displayed varied performance trends in terms of downloads and active users, highlighting the dynamic nature of the Nigerian digital news landscape. For further insights and detailed analysis, visit Sensor Tower.
