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The blood Profits Of Nigerian Banks
By Michael Owhoko, The astronomical rise in banks’ profits as reflected in the 2024 full year financial report has exposed the banking industry as a lucrative enterprise powered by arbitrary…
CBEX Ponzi And ‘Miracle Money’
Olusegun Adeniyi Long before the late Sergei Mavrodi arrived on the Nigerian financial scene in November 2015 with his MMM pyramid scheme, his reputation as an international fraudster preceded…
Let the DISCOs die for Nigerians to have light
By Michael Owhoko, Owhoko The unending darkness permeating Nigeria today, unarguably, was the mistake of 2013 when majority stakes in the electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) were sold to private investors…
Tribute to My Mother_ The Moral Compass That Guided Me to Truthful Journalism
By Haruna Mohammed Salisu L-R: Late Hajara Mohammed, Haruna Mohammed, WikkiTimes publisher, and his father, Mohammed Salisu. Photo credit: Maryam Imam This week is the 13th week since I…
Rita Bon’s Debut “God’s Love” to Spice Gospel Music Genre, Usher in 2025
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Nigeria’s upcoming rising gospel artist, Rita Bon has scheduled to usher in the New Year, 2025 with her debut single titled “God’s Love. The song which is…
Is There a Hidden Liquidity Crisis in the Nigerian Banking System?
By Elvis Eromosele The Nigerian banking system, once celebrated as the backbone of the nation's economy, is facing a glaring paradox. Customers walk into bank branches daily to access…
An indolent labour union and matters arising
By Hassan Gimba For the past four years, I have been insisting that our problem and even need now is not about salary increment but about being a productive nation…
And Trump’s cookie will continue to crumble, by Hassan Gimba
This write-up is not new. It was first published on January 18, 2021. Considering his recent court case, I find it relevant to republish it today. Those familiar with novels, especially before…
SIM Boxing, And The Unboxing of a Crime Syndicate
Telecoms logo Boxes have a multitude of uses, and the word “box”, lends itself to diverse contexts. For “Ajala Travelers,” the box is a necessity for keeping goods for their…
