The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) rolled out a groundbreaking digital One-Stop-Shop (OSS) platform on 13 February 2026 in Lagos, targeting a dramatic cut in cargo clearance times to 48 hours by consolidating risk checks into a unified electronic system.
Comptroller-General Adewale Adeniyi hailed it as a cornerstone reform under President Bola Tinubu’s business agenda, mirroring WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement standards that could trim developing economy trade costs by over 14%. He outlined a path to full paperless operations by Q2 2026 end, shifting from fragmented processes to data-led, collaborative governance.
“This moves us from discretion to data, isolated fixes to shared accountability,” Adeniyi said, vowing support for lawful trade, revenue protection, and economic integrity.
“This moves us from discretion to data, isolated fixes to shared accountability,” Adeniyi said, vowing support for lawful trade, revenue protection, and economic integrity.
Deputy Comptroller-General for Tariff and Trade, Caroline Niagwan, detailed how OSS merges multiple interventions into one interface, addressing stakeholder pain points like redundant checks. A Trade Facilitation Unit demo projected slashing average 21-day dwells to 48 hours, tackling rollout hurdles head-on.
Stakeholders endorsed the move for boosting legit trade, with interactive sessions clarifying procedures. The platform promises faster ports, happier businesses, and Nigeria’s edge in global competitiveness.
