AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 News & Magazines Apps Performance in Nigeria Q4 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 news and magazine apps in Nigeria during Q4 2025, with insights from Sensor Tower's data.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top news and magazine applications in Nigeria showcased varied performance trends across downloads, revenue, and active users, as reported by Sensor Tower.
X from X Corp. saw a fluctuating pattern in weekly downloads, peaking at about 81K in early December. The weekly active users remained robust, ranging from 9.1M to 10M throughout the quarter. Revenue peaked at approximately $35K in late October but saw a gradual decline towards the end of the year.
Breaking News - Live Headlines by YING LIANG HK LIMITED experienced steady download numbers, with a noticeable increase to around 32K in mid-November. Active users showed an upward trend, reaching over 465K by mid-December.
Opera News: breaking & local maintained consistent downloads throughout the quarter, peaking at over 12K by the end of December. However, active users saw a decline, dropping from 668K at the start to about 580K by the end of the year.
Quora: the knowledge platform had a steady download rate, fluctuating between 5.5K and 9.4K. Active users increased towards the end of the year, reaching over 202K.
Substack showed a surge in downloads towards the end of December, with numbers exceeding 10K. Active users consistently grew, reaching over 130K by the end of the quarter.
These insights provide a snapshot of the competitive landscape in Nigeria's news and magazine app market. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.
