Nigeria Customs Launches Sensitization for Trade Platform

The Nigeria Customs Service has commenced a sensitization campaign in preparation for the launch of the National Single Window (NSW) on March 27, 2026. The NSW is a significant trade facilitation platform designed to transform Nigeria's trade ecosystem by streamlining processes across government agencies involved in import and export operations.

Tola Fakolad, the Director of the National Single Window Project, emphasized that the platform is intended to facilitate trade without encroaching on the statutory revenue functions of the Nigeria Revenue Service. The initiative aims to improve collaboration and efficiency among agencies, enhancing Nigeria's global trade competitiveness.

Deputy Comptroller General of Customs, Oluyomi Adebakin, highlighted that the NSW will digitize and harmonize trade-related procedures, thereby improving Nigeria's image in international trade. The sensitization sessions are part of ongoing efforts to ensure that all government agencies involved in trade operations align with the project's objectives before its full implementation.