NIGERIA, Dec. 3 -- Have we asked ourselves why Lagos is bleeding while the rest of Nigeria's coastline sleeps? Because that's exactly what is happening - and last week's criticism from Sanwo-Olu's aide only exposed a deeper truth we've been avoiding for years.

Let's start with the facts.

Nigeria moves over 70% of its imports and exports through Lagos, a single, overstretched corridor that has become one of the most congested port zones in Africa. According to recent logistics reports, trucks spend an average of 8-21 days just trying to access Apapa. Billions are lost. Businesses relocate. Investors quietly mark Nigeria as "high-risk." And yet, when the Nigerian Ports Authority signals a shift toward Warri, the reaction is panic - as if ...