The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to launching the National Single Window (NSW) project as part of efforts to enhance trade facilitation, strengthen economic stability, and improve Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global market.
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, gave the assurance on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, after chairing the 63rd quarterly meeting of the Nigeria Customs Service Board at the Customs House, Maitama, Abuja.
Edun disclosed that the project, slated for rollout in the first quarter of 2026, would integrate digital automation into Nigeria’s import and export processes, drastically reducing bottlenecks, cutting costs, and speeding up cargo clearance at the nation’s ports.
“The National Single Window is a legacy project of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. It will revolutionise trade by reducing bottlenecks, cutting costs, and speeding up cargo clearance. This combination of digital automation and efficiency will significantly boost our economy,” the Minister said.
He noted that the Nigeria Customs Service had already deployed officers accredited by the World Customs Organisation (WCO) to design business process requirements and participate in vendor selection, supported by the Trade Modernisation Project Limited.
The National Single Window initiative was introduced by the Tinubu administration to consolidate the operations of all trade-related government agencies into a single digital platform. The platform aims to harmonise clearance procedures, reduce bureaucracy, improve transparency, and foster Nigeria’s integration into global commerce.
Edun further explained that the reform would complement fiscal measures already yielding results, such as stabilising inflation, strengthening the exchange rate, and improving the country’s trade balance and foreign reserves.
On Customs’ performance, the Minister revealed that between January and June 2025, the Service collected ₦3.68 trillion in revenue, surpassing its target by 11.85 per cent and marking a 25 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024.
“Revenue for the first six months stood at about ₦3.7 trillion, which is above target by almost 12 percent and represents a strong improvement over last year. Customs has demonstrated that reforms and technology can significantly enhance revenue mobilisation,” Edun said.
He stressed that Customs’ revenue drive was critical not only for the Federal Government but also for state and local governments, as its contributions flow directly into the Federation Account.
“With the Single Window initiative fully operational, we expect even greater efficiency and higher returns, which will support the budgetary needs of all tiers of government,” the Minister added.
