Title: FG to Launch National Single Window for Electronic Cargo Processing March 27 Date Published: 05 March 2026 Description: The Federal Government has intensified preparations for the launch of the National Single Window (NSW) project, an initiative aimed at streamlining cargo clearance and boosting trade efficiency in Nigeria.Under the new system, cargo manifests will be submitted electronically and automatically transmitted to all relevant government agencies without human intervention. This is expected to eliminate duplication of documentation and significantly reduce delays in cargo processing at the nation’s ports.Officials explained that the system would allow documents to be submitted once and shared simultaneously with all agencies involved in cargo clearance, improving coordination and transparency in trade facilitation.The Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to ensuring the successful implementation of the project. He described the initiative as a growth-enhancing reform that would strengthen Nigeria’s economic competitiveness.Similarly, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, pledged full support from her ministry, describing the National Single Window as a critical pillar of the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. She said the initiative was long overdue and assured that the ministry would work closely with stakeholders over the next three weeks to sensitise traders, importers and exporters ahead of the rollout.Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, also pledged the bank’s backing for the project, stressing the need for Nigeria to close the trade facilitation gap with other countries.In the same vein, the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji, called for stronger coordination among agencies and greater political will. He proposed that the Minister of Trade lead the 23-day implementation phase to ensure seamless delivery.Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adeniyi, described the National Single Window project as a historic milestone. He stressed the importance of engaging stakeholders and ensuring full collaboration among agencies to guarantee the project’s success.At the end of the meeting, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment was mandated to lead the implementation phase to ensure a smooth and successful launch of the initiative on March 27.Other agencies represented at the meeting included the Standards Organisation of Nigeria, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Nigerian Ports Authority, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service, and the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency.The government believes the digital platform will enhance efficiency in cargo processing, reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks, and strengthen Nigeria’s position in global trade. Attached Images: c7f61db03a3362a3515fe5848728ed6e810ff4fbcc313c99566e207f4165e44a.jpg Attached Video: None