The National Single Window (NSW) platform processed 114,122 licences, permits and other regulatory documents, with payments totalling N11.27 billion, during the first phase of its rollout between 27 March and 17 August 2026.
A phase-one rollout status update cited by The Guardian showed that 10,818 importers and agents had registered on the platform, while five Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) had been fully onboarded.
More than 8,000 users have also received training as part of efforts to drive adoption of the digital trade platform.
The update further revealed that 24 of the 27 airlines targeted for the first phase had been onboarded, resulting in the transmission of 2,139 air cargo manifests through the system.
However, adoption among shipping lines remained relatively low, with only 23 of 88 targeted shipping lines onboarded. The platform recorded just 43 shipping manifests, translating to a compliance rate of 26 per cent.
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have completed their readiness requirements, although their operational integration into the NSW platform is still in progress.
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) recorded the highest transaction volume under the licences, permits, certificates and other regulatory documents (LPCO) component.
SON processed 78,957 documents and facilitated payments of N9.02 billion, with the agency recording 100 per cent compliance in platform usage.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) followed, processing 34,815 documents and facilitating payments of N2.20 billion.
The National Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) processed 38 documents and recorded N30 million in payments, while the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) processed 311 documents and recorded payments of N10 million.
The Nigeria Customs Service, importers, freight forwarders and clearing agents were also reported to have achieved full readiness and operational status on the NSW platform, with 100 per cent compliance recorded for the relevant LPCO processes.
For Customs, the platform recorded full compliance for LPCO transactions, although the number of documents processed and payments made was marked as not applicable under the reporting framework.
In the aviation sector, air cargo manifest compliance stood at 89 per cent, with 24 of the 27 targeted airlines onboarded.
Shipping-line cargo manifest compliance, however, remained at 26 per cent, reflecting the participation of only 23 of the 88 targeted shipping lines.
The NSW platform is now preparing for the phase-two rollout, which is expected to further reduce paperwork, improve transparency and shorten cargo clearance times.
The expansion is also aimed at providing a more seamless interface among traders, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders across Nigeria’s trade ecosystem.
