The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Group recorded robust trading activity in the past week, with five stocks emerging as the most actively traded by both volume and value, underscoring sustained investor interest across banking, construction, power and manufacturing counters.
Data from the NGX shows that Access Holdings Plc (ACCESSCORP) topped the chart as the most traded stock of the week. The financial services group recorded a total trading volume of 107.84 million shares, with transactions valued at approximately ₦2.17 billion, reflecting strong demand for banking stocks amid ongoing portfolio rebalancing by investors.
Closely following was Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Plc (CONHALLPLC), which posted an impressive 59.87 million shares exchanged during the week. The insurance stock accounted for a total turnover of about ₦245.79 million, highlighting renewed interest in the insurance segment of the market.
Zenith Bank Plc (ZENITHBANK) ranked third on the list, reinforcing its status as one of the NGX’s most liquid equities. A total of 49.11 million shares of the tier-one lender were traded, translating to a market value of roughly ₦3.18 billion—the highest value traded among the top five stocks for the week.
News.ng reports that the power sector also featured prominently, with Transcorp Power Plc (TRANSPOWER) placing fourth. The stock recorded a trading volume of 42.80 million shares, valued at about ₦13.13 billion, pointing to strong investor confidence in power generation and energy-related assets.
Completing the top five was Champion Breweries Plc (CHAMPION), which saw 36.44 million shares change hands during the week. The transactions were valued at approximately ₦510.16 million, reflecting steady interest in consumer goods stocks despite prevailing economic headwinds.
Market analysts note that the dominance of these equities in weekly trading reflects a mix of bargain-hunting, sector rotation and positioning ahead of year-end portfolio adjustments. Overall, strong activity in these counters contributed significantly to total market turnover on the NGX in the past week.
