National Single Window to Cut Trade Bottlenecks, Boost Economy — Finance Minister
Kathy Kyari
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, says the rollout of the National Single Window project will transform trade facilitation and help stabilise the nation’s economy.
Edun gave the assurance on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, while briefing journalists after chairing the 63rd quarterly meeting of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Board at the Customs House in Maitama, Abuja.
He explained that the project, scheduled to go live in the first quarter of 2026, will integrate digital automation into import and export procedures, cutting delays and costs for traders.
“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.
Edun revealed that the NCS had already deployed World Customs Organisation-accredited officers who helped draft business process requirements, participated in vendor selection, and continue to receive technical backing from the Trade Modernisation Project Limited.
He recalled that President Tinubu introduced the initiative to bring all trade-related government agencies onto one digital platform, harmonise clearance processes, reduce bureaucracy, and enhance Nigeria’s competitiveness in global commerce.
The Minister added that the reform aligns with fiscal measures that are already stabilising inflation, strengthening the exchange rate, and improving both the trade balance and foreign reserves.
On Customs’ revenue performance, Edun disclosed that the Service generated ₦3.68 trillion between January and June 2025, surpassing projections by 11.85 percent and posting a 25 percent rise compared with 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,” he noted.
He stressed that the revenue drive was vital not only for the federal government but also for states and local councils, since Customs’ earnings flow directly into the Federation Account.
“The revenue being generated feeds directly into the Federation Account and supports the budget of all tiers of government. With the Single Window initiative fully operational, we expect even greater efficiency and higher returns,” Edun added.
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