Top Nigerian Exchange stocks to watch this week are largely concentrated in the banking sector, where major financial institutions continue to record strong trading activity and positive investor sentiment. 

Healthcare, manufacturing and industrial stocks are also attracting attention, with several counters posting sharp gains in recent sessions.

Banking Stocks Drive Market Activity

Banking stocks remain some of the most active counters on the NGX, supported by strong volume, market liquidity and renewed investor interest.

Access Holdings Plc traded around ₦25.75 after gaining 3.00 percent in recent sessions. The stock also recorded heavy market activity, with volume reportedly above 51 million shares, placing it among the most actively traded banking names.

United Bank for Africa Plc also sustained positive momentum, trading around ₦44.00. The stock continues to benefit from strong sentiment around tier-one banks, especially as investors track earnings strength, dividend prospects and sector-wide recapitalisation expectations.

Fidelity Bank Plc also gained attention after trading around ₦22.90, following a 2.69 percent price appreciation. The stock’s movement reflects strong trader demand and continued interest in mid-tier banking counters with growth potential.

Other Key Sectors to Watch

Beyond banking, several healthcare and manufacturing stocks posted strong price movements, making them key counters to watch this week.

Berger Paints Nigeria Plc surged by 9.71 percent to trade around ₦168.95. The sharp rise placed the company among the leading momentum stocks on the NGX, as investors continued to track strong gainers across the market.

Fidson Healthcare Plc also recorded strong performance, rising by 9.55 percent to around ₦136.50. The movement reflects renewed interest in healthcare stocks, especially as investors search for companies with defensive value and earnings growth potential.

May & Baker Nigeria Plc also stood out after hitting the 10.00 percent daily gainer limit to trade around ₦47.30 per share. The stock’s performance signals strong buying pressure and increased market attention on healthcare-related counters.

Major Industrial Stocks to Watch

Dangote Cement Plc remains one of the major industrial stocks to watch because of its size, index weight and long-term institutional relevance.

The stock traded flat around ₦1,180.00, but it remains a major market anchor on the NGX. Its strong brand position, dividend history and role in the broader industrial goods sector continue to make it important for investors tracking long-term value.