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Customs and the “National Single Window” Project

By
Mahmud Abdulsalam
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August 16, 2025
Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi (MFR), hosted the Executive Chairman of FIRS, Dr. Zacch Adedeji,
Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi (MFR), hosted the Executive Chairman of FIRS, Dr. Zacch Adedeji,

Customs and the “National Single Window” Project

By Abdulsalam Mahmud,

For decades, Nigeria’s trade corridors have been choked by the heavy hand of bureaucracy. Traders groan under the weight of multiple agencies, endless paperwork and clearance delays that cost the economy billions.

Ships spend days idling at ports, goods pile up in warehouses and the country’s dream of becoming West Africa’s trade hub often seems just that—a dream deferred. Yet in this landscape of inefficiency, a new dawn is beginning to take shape, one that promises to sweep away the bottlenecks of the past.

At the heart of this transformation is the National Single Window (NSW) Project, a digital platform designed to unify all trade-related government agencies into one seamless portal. It is an ambitious reform, a project that seeks not only to reduce red tape but to redefine the way Nigeria engages with global commerce.

The vision is clear: less paperwork, faster cargo clearance, reduced costs for operators and a business environment where efficiency is no longer the exception but the rule. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), charged with being the frontline custodian of trade and revenue, has taken ownership of this mission.

Under the leadership of Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, the Service has been making deliberate efforts to transform not just its operations but the entire trade ecosystem. But Customs cannot do this alone. True reform demands collaboration, and that is where partnerships with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the NSW Secretariat come into play.

Over the week, this collaboration took a decisive step forward. At the Customs Headquarters in Abuja, CGC Adeniyi hosted the Executive Chairman of FIRS, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, and the NSW Director, Mr. Tola Fakolade, in a high-level meeting that reviewed the progress of the NSW and outlined the final steps towards its operational launch in the first quarter of 2026.

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Adeniyi described the project as a “transformational initiative that will reshape Nigeria’s trade landscape,” insisting that its success depends on government agencies working seamlessly as one. “This project is not just about technology,” he said, “it is about building a modern trade ecosystem where government agencies work as one to serve the trading community with efficiency, transparency, and speed.”

Launched in April 2024 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, NSW has since gathered momentum as one of the flagship reforms of this administration. By bringing Customs, FIRS, and other trade-related agencies into one digital interface, the platform will drastically cut bureaucratic bottlenecks, reduce cargo clearance time, lower operating costs and improve Nigeria’s competitiveness on the global stage.

In his remarks, Dr. Adedeji of the FIRS reaffirmed his agency’s commitment to the project. He noted that for revenue agencies, the Single Window would not only boost compliance but also support revenue growth while easing the burden on businesses. “We are determined to collaborate fully to ensure the system delivers on its promise of improved compliance, revenue growth and ease of doing business,” he said.

Mr. Fakolade, Director of the NSW Project, added a note of urgency. With the Q1 2026 launch date firmly in sight, he called on all participating agencies to meet their integration timelines and avoid delays that could undermine the reform’s impact. His call underscored the fact that while the vision is bold, execution remains the ultimate test.

The meeting ended with a collective pledge: the NCS, FIRS, and NSW Secretariat committed to intensifying technical integration, strengthening engagement channels and keeping stakeholders fully informed. It was a symbolic but important declaration, one that reaffirmed the seriousness of this partnership.

When fully operational, NSW is expected to do far more than improve efficiency at the ports. It will enhance revenue generation, create jobs, strengthen compliance and deliver tangible benefits to businesses, government and consumers alike. For Nigeria, it holds the promise of a trade environment where growth is not stifled by bureaucracy but propelled by innovation and cooperation.

And for Customs, it represents more than just another reform. It is a chance to rewrite Nigeria’s trade story—one in which transparency replaces opacity, collaboration replaces fragmentation and efficiency replaces delay. The National Single Window is not just a project; it is a new way forward for Nigeria’s trade future.

*Mahmud, Deputy Editor of PRNigeria, can be reached at: [email protected].*

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