‘Single window processed N11.27bn payment in five months’

Nigeria's National Single Window (NSW) platform has processed 114,122 licenses and permits, facilitating N11.27 billion in payments within a five-month period from March 27 to August 17, 2026. The platform's Phase One rollout has seen 10,818 importers and agents register, with five Ministries, Departments, and Agencies fully integrated. Over 8,000 users have completed training sessions.

The report indicates that 24 out of 27 airlines have been onboarded, successfully transmitting 2,139 air cargo manifests through the system. However, the adoption rate among shipping lines is significantly lower, with only 23 of the 88 lines onboarded and a mere 43 manifests transmitted, reflecting a compliance level of 26 percent in this segment.

Operational integration for the Nigerian Ports Authority and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency is still in progress, although they have completed their readiness requirements. The Standards Organisation of Nigeria has achieved 100 percent platform usage compliance, processing the highest volume of documents (78,957) and facilitating N9.02 billion in payments.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control processed 34,815 documents, generating N2.20 billion in payments. Other agencies like the National Agricultural Quarantine Service processed 38 documents for N30 million, and the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency handled 311 documents, recording N10 million in payments.

The Nigeria Customs Service, importers, freight forwarders, and clearing agents have demonstrated full readiness and compliance for relevant processes related to licenses, permits, certificates, and other regulatory documents. The NSW platform is set to implement Phase Two, aiming to further streamline trade processes by reducing paperwork, enhancing transparency, and shortening cargo clearance times for traders and regulatory bodies.