Trading activity on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) last week was dominated by a handful of equities, with pharmaceutical firm Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc emerging as the most actively traded stock by volume.
Market data showed that Neimeth recorded an impressive 500.98 million shares exchanged during the week, with transactions valued at approximately ₦3.01 billion, placing it at the top of the NGX’s five most traded equities.
Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc followed closely, as investors traded about 278.72 million shares valued at ₦1.96 billion, reflecting sustained interest in the banking stock amid broader market activity.
Champion Breweries Plc ranked third on the list, posting a total volume of 145.26 million shares traded, with a corresponding market value of ₦2.58 billion. The strong value turnover highlights significant investor positioning in the consumer goods sector during the week.
FCMB Group Plc also featured prominently among the most traded stocks, recording 75.64 million shares exchanged with a total transaction value of ₦801.42 million, reinforcing the banking sector’s continued influence on overall market liquidity.
Rounding out the top five was Tantalizers Plc, which saw 58.96 million shares traded at a value of ₦137.58 million, driven largely by speculative interest and bargain hunting.
News.ng reports that the strong trading volumes across these equities underscore heightened investor participation on the NGX last week, with activity concentrated in pharmaceuticals, banking, consumer goods, and services stocks.
