The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has said that the implementation of the National Single Window (NSW) project will transform trade facilitation in Nigeria and reinforce economic stability.
Edun stated this on Tuesday after chairing the 63rd quarterly meeting of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Board at the Customs House, Maitama, Abuja. He disclosed that the initiative, slated for rollout in the first quarter of 2026, will digitise and integrate import and export processes for greater efficiency.
“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,” Edun said.
According to him, Customs has already deployed World Customs Organization (WCO)-accredited officers to draft business process requirements and participate in vendor selection, with technical support from the Trade Modernisation Project Limited.
The NSW initiative, launched under the Tinubu administration, seek to unify all trade-related government agencies on a single digital platform, harmonise clearance processes, reduce bureaucracy, and promote Nigeria’s competitiveness in global commerce.
Edun further explained that the reform would complement ongoing fiscal measures, which have started stabilising inflation, strengthening the naira, and improving Nigeria’s trade balance and foreign reserves.
On Customs’ performance, the Minister revealed that the Service collected N3.68 trillion in revenue between January and June 2025, surpassing projections by 11.85 per cent and recording a 25 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024.
“Revenue for the first six months stood at about N3.7 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,” he said.
Edun stressed that Customs’ revenue performance was critical not only to the federal government but also to state and local governments, as the funds feed directly into the Federation Account.
“With the Single Window initiative fully operational, we expect even greater efficiency and higher returns,” he added.
