The Power of Small, Disciplined Actions: How Consistency Creates Lasting Impact
In investment and in life- big outcomes rarely happen overnight. More often, they are the product of small, consistent, and disciplined actions compounded over time. This principle is at the core of long-term success in wealth management, organizational growth, and personal development alike. At Utica Capital Limited, we believe that deliberate, incremental choices are the […]
Nigeria Strengthens Healthcare Through Strategic US & EU Partnerships
Global Macro Highlights UK Growth Slows Amid Weak Demand According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), the U.S. economy expanded at an annualised rate of 4.3% in Q3:2025, up from 3.8% in Q2:2025, the strongest growth rate in several quarters. The main driver of this growth was consumer spending which rose by 3.5% […]
CBN Holds MPR at 27% as MPC Signals Confidence in Economic Stability
Global Macro Highlights UK Autumn Budget Tightens Taxes on Property, Dividends and Savings According to the UK Office for Budget Responsibility, the Autumn Budget introduced a series of tax measures aimed at boosting revenue and encouraging investment through regulated channels. The government is raising taxes on property, dividend and savings income, reflecting the fact that […]
Financial Red Flags: Everyday Behaviours That Quietly Drain Your Wealth
Most people imagine money problems as big, dramatic events — a failed business, a bad investment, or an emergency expense. But in reality, wealth rarely disappears overnight. It’s the quiet, consistent habits we overlook that slowly drain our finances. These behaviours often feel harmless in the moment, yet over time, they can undermine savings, delay […]
Nigeria Records 11th Month of Economic Expansion Driven by Industry, Services, and Agriculture
Global Macro Highlights UK Economy Shows Slower Growth Amid Weak Investment and Rising Costs According to the Office for National Statistics, the UK economy expanded by 1.3% YoY in Q3:2025, slightly below 1.4% YoY in Q2:2025 as business investment slowed to 0.7% YoY, household consumption eased to 0.7% YoY, and net trade weighed on output […]
Nigeria’s Currency in Circulation Growth Slows, Reflecting Tighter Liquidity and Rising Digital Payment
Global Macro Highlights BOE Holds Rates at 4%, Weighing Inflation, Wages, and Fiscal Uncertainty The Bank of England (BOE) kept the Monetary Policy Rate unchanged at 4.0%, marking two consecutive meetings with a hold decision. The policymakers noted that cutting rates too soon could risk reversing the recent progress on prices, especially with wage growth […]
The Road Less Travelled
How Vision, Creativity, and Courage Are Reshaping Investment in Africa “Progress never starts on the familiar road — it begins where courage meets conviction.” There’s a moment in every journey when you realize that the easy route won’t lead you where you need to go. The familiar feels safe, but it also keeps you ordinary. […]
FGN Imposes 15% Import Duty on Refined Fuel to Boost Local Refining and Ease FX Pressure
Global Macro Highlights Fed Cuts Rates Again, Ends Quantitative Tightening to Support Growth Amid Rising Unemployment The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25bps to a range of 3.8%–4.0% at its October 2025 FOMC meeting, marking its second consecutive rate cut this year. The decision comes despite the elevated inflation rate which still […]
Nigeria Launches Digital Treasury Platform to Curb Revenue Leakages and Boost Transparency
Global Macro Highlights U.S. Inflation Edges Higher in September Amid Energy Price Surge, Core Measures Ease The Consumer Price Index (CPI), as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), registered a 3.0 YoY increase in September 2025, a slight acceleration from the 2.9% YoY rise observed in August. On a month-over-month (MoM) basis, […]
Nigeria’s PMI Climbs to 54.0pts in September, Signaling Stronger Economic Expansion Across Key Sectors
Global Macro Highlights IMF Upgrades 2025 Global Growth Forecast Amid Stronger Economic Activity The IMF has revised its 2025 global growth forecast upward to 3.2% from 3.0% in its June projection. This upgrade was attributed to the lower-than- expected tariff rates, strong global output supported by the front-loaded imports and rerouted supply chains which reduced […]