TransExp, NGX, Stanbic, others lead stocks to watch this week

Investors in the Nigerian capital market gained N8.6 trillion at the close of trading last week.

The market value increased to N139.8 trillion from N131.1 trillion recorded the previous week.

Similarly, the All-Share Index (ASI) appreciated by 6.57% to close the week at 217,167.57 points up from the 203,770.43 points recorded the previous week.

The market performance was buoyed by strong showings from stocks like Trans-Nationwide Express Plc, Nigerian Xchange Group, and Stanbic IBTC, which performed credibly to secure their places among the top 10 performing stocks last week and positioned them as stocks to watch in the new week.

Kindly note that this is not a buy, sell or hold recommendation. It is advisable to consult your financial advisor before making any investment decision.

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TRANSEXPR • 6.05 ▴ 0.55 (10%)

The current share price of Trans-Nationwide Express (TRANSEXPR) is N6.05. TRANSEXPR closed its last trading day (Friday, April 17, 2026) at N6.05 per share on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX), recording a 10% gain over its previous closing price of N5.50.

Trans-Nationwide Express began the year with a share price of N2.15 and has since gained 181% on that price valuation, ranking it seventh on the NGX in terms of year-to-date performance. Shareholders can be optimistic about TRANSEXPR knowing the stock has accrued an outstanding 156% over the past four-week period alone—best on NGX.

Trans-Nationwide Express is the 124th most traded stock on the Nigerian Stock Exchange over the past three months (Jan 15 – Apr 17, 2026). TRANSEXPR has traded a total volume of 4.98 million shares—in 104 deals—valued at N15.4 million over the period, averaging a volume of 79,106 shares (valued at N244,867) per session. A volume high of 2.48 million was achieved on February 25th for the same period.

NGXGROUP • 170.00 ▴ 3.00 (1.8%)

The current share price of Nigerian Exchange Group (NGXGROUP) is N170.00. NGXGROUP closed its last trading day (Friday, April 17, 2026) at N170.00 per share on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX), recording a 1.8% gain over its previous closing price of 167.00 NGN. Nigerian Exchange began the year with a share price of N70.00 and has since gained 143% on that price valuation, ranking it 13th on the NGX in terms of year-to-date performance. Investors should, however, take caution of NGXGROUP’s recent bad performance, having lost 7% of its value in the past four weeks.

Nigerian Exchange Group is the 41st most traded stock on the Nigerian Stock Exchange over the past three months (Jan 15 – Apr 17, 2026).

NGXGROUP has traded a total volume of 290 million shares—in 100,886 deals—valued at N42.2 billion over the period, averaging a volume of 4.61 million shares (valued at N669 million) per session. A volume high of 16.2 million was achieved on March 3rd, and a low of 547,650 on January 16th, for the same period.

STANBIC • 188.55 ▴ 6.00 (3.29%)

The current share price of Stanbic IBTC Holdings (STANBIC) is N188.55. STANBIC closed its last trading day (Friday, April 17, 2026) at N188.55 per share on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX), recording a 3.3% gain over its previous closing price of N182.55. Stanbic IBTC began the year with a share price of N100.00 and has since gained 88.6% on that price valuation, ranking it 24th on the NGX in terms of year-to-date performance.

Shareholders can be optimistic about STANBIC knowing the stock has accrued 41% over the past four-week period alone—fifth best on NGX.

Stanbic IBTC Holdings is the 73rd most traded stock on the Nigerian Stock Exchange over the past three months (Jan 15 – Apr 17, 2026). STANBIC has traded a total volume of 113 million shares—in 24,737 deals—valued at N14 billion over the period, averaging a volume of 1.8 million shares (valued at N223 million) per session. A volume high of 25.8 million was achieved on January 21st, and a low of 124,066 on February 27th, for the same period.

By: Babajide Okeowo

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