Austin King

Have you ever questioned why the cost of essentials like rice or vehicle spare parts keeps rising, even when the exchange rate appears relatively stable? The explanation may lie beyond the open market at Nigeria’s seaports. Emerging findings suggest that systemic inefficiencies and questionable practices within port...

Dr. Ekanem Ekure, the President of the Paediatricians Association of Nigeria, has condemned the Federal Government’s decision to allocate just 4.3 percent to health in the 2026 national budget, describing it as a clear sign of inadequate investment in the welfare of Nigerian children. She made this known...

The National Shippers Association of Nigeria (NSAN) has formally rejected the recently approved increase in port service charges, warning that the move could escalate trade costs, fuel inflation, and undermine the Federal Government’s Ease of Doing Business agenda. In a detailed position paper submitted to the Nigerian Shippers’...