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Nigeria to launch National Single Window for trade March 27
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Nigeria will launch the long-awaited National Single Window (NSW) platform on March 27 in a move aimed at transforming the country’s trade ecosystem and improving efficiency in import and export processes.
Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ meeting at the State House, Abuja, attended by ministers, heads of government agencies and other key officials involved in the project.
Gbajabiamila described the initiative as a major fiscal reform under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, noting that it is designed to streamline trade procedures, eliminate duplication of documentation and enhance Nigeria’s competitiveness in global commerce.
In a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy Mr Bayo Onanuga, Gbajabiamila said “we are about to launch yet another reform, fiscal reform by this administration, which in its nature will be very transformational. As the name suggests, it is a single national window as opposed to multiple single windows”, he said.
The Chief of Staff explained that the meeting was convened to review progress made so far and secure the commitment of relevant agencies to ensure a smooth transition ahead of the platform’s launch.
He commended the efforts of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Nigeria Revenue Service, the Nigeria Customs Service and other participating agencies for their dedication to the project.
Earlier in his presentation, the National Single Window Coordinator, Mr Tola Fakolade, urged agencies to intensify their support in the final 23 days before the platform goes live.
Fakolade said the first phase of the project would enable online processing of import permits, electronic submission of cargo manifests and the introduction of a centralised risk management system for trade documentation.
According to him, cargo manifests will be submitted electronically and automatically transmitted to all relevant agencies without human intervention.
“The support that we need from each of the agencies is even more critical now. Documents will be submitted once and shared with all relevant agencies without duplication,” he said.
He added that nationwide user training for stakeholders is currently underway, while pilot testing will soon commence to ensure the system operates smoothly at launch.
The Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Mr Wale Edun, reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to the successful rollout of the initiative.
“This is a growth-enhancing and growth-enabling project. What is required of the Ministry of Finance, we will definitely do,” Edun said.
Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, also pledged the ministry’s full support, describing the National Single Window as a key component of the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
She noted that the reform was long overdue and promised that the ministry would work closely with stakeholders to sensitise traders, importers and exporters before the launch.
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Olayemi Cardoso, also assured stakeholders of the apex bank’s full backing, stressing the importance of closing Nigeria’s trade facilitation gap with other economies.
Similarly, the Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Dr Zacch Adedeji, called for strong coordination and political will to ensure the successful implementation of the project.
He proposed that the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment lead the final 23-day implementation phase to ensure seamless delivery of the platform.
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adeniyi, described the National Single Window project as a historic milestone, promising full collaboration with stakeholders to guarantee its success.
At the end of the meeting, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment was mandated to coordinate the implementation phase to ensure a smooth rollout of the platform on March 27.
Other agencies represented at the meeting included the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NQS), and the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA).
Yaya Bauchi Tongo, a member of House of Representatives representing Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency of Gombe State is dead.
Rep Tongo died in Abuja on Friday following a brief illness, the spokesperson for the House of Representatives, Akintude Rotimi said in a statement quoting the Gombe State Caucus of the House of Representatives.
While paying tribute to the late lawmaker, Rotimi said his death marked the end of a distinguished life devoted to public service and the advancement of his constituents, Gombe State, and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Rep. Tongo was a dedicated public servant, seasoned grassroots politician, and committed legislator whose life was marked by unwavering service to his people and the nation,” Rotimi said.
The deceased lawmaker served as Chairman of Funakaye Local Government Area, Special Adviser to the Government of Gombe State, and Member of the Gombe State House of Assembly before his election into House of Representatives.
He was Chairman of the Nigeria–United Arab Emirates Parliamentary Friendship Group in the House of Representatives.
“A respected voice within the Parliament and a passionate advocate for the welfare and development of his constituents, Hon. Tongo brought wisdom, experience, and a deep understanding of governance to legislative deliberations. His contributions to nation-building and democratic development will remain an enduring part of his legacy.
“On behalf of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, the leadership, and the entire membership of the House, we extend our heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, the people of Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency, and the Government and people of Gombe State on this painful loss.
“As we mourn the passing of our dear colleague, we pray that Almighty Allah (SWT) forgives his shortcomings, accepts his good deeds, and grants him Aljannatul Firdaus. We also pray that Allah (SWT) grants his family, loved ones, constituents, and colleagues the strength and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” Rotimi said.
He added that further details regarding parliamentary tributes and funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course.
A member of the House of Representatives from Kaduna North and Chairman, Committee on Banking Regulations, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, has disclosed that his father, Nasir El-Rufai’s continued detention shows that Nigeria’s democratic journey is far from complete.
Bello noted that democracy can only thrive in Nigeria when the country’s leadership is accountable.
El-Rufai has been in custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, since he was arrested at the Abuja airport earlier in the year.
The commission had arraigned him for corruption while he was governor of Kaduna State.
However, posting on X, Bello wrote: “Today, we celebrate the enduring strength of our democracy and the collective voice of the Nigerian people. Democracy thrives when leadership is accountable, citizens are empowered, and every voice is heard.
“As we commemorate this important day, we must also acknowledge that while our democracy continues to endure, the abuse of citizens’ rights remains a troubling reality.
“The true test of any democracy is not simply the conduct of elections, but its commitment to the rule of law, due process, and the protection of fundamental freedoms.
“The continued unlawful detention of my father, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, alongside the experiences of many other Nigerians who have faced similar violations, serves as a reminder that our democratic journey is far from complete.
“On this Democracy Day, let us recommit ourselves to building a nation where justice prevails, institutions are strengthened, and the rights of every citizen are respected and protected.”
The National Leader of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Senator Seriake Dickson, on Friday held a closed-door meeting with the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, amid recent crises in the party.
Dickson made this known in a statement on his official X handle, revealing that the meeting, which lasted nearly three hours, was attended by Obi and other senior party leaders.
“I just received my brother, colleague, and partner in the New Nigerian Project, His Excellency Mr Peter Gregory Obi, CON, our presidential candidate, who, together with some distinguished leaders of our party, held a closed-door meeting which lasted about three hours.
“In the course of that meeting, we reviewed the activities of our party and discussed a few recent issues that have been a source of concern to all sides, and we amicably resolved all the issues.
“We have always been on the same page on the bigger picture, i.e., winning the elections for all candidates of our party and rescuing Nigeria from the misgovernance of the APC-led government. However, a few issues have arisen, and we have agreed on how to handle them moving forward.
“I want to use this opportunity again to call on all members of our party to stop the bickering and name-calling and focus on the bigger picture.
“Both His Excellency Peter Obi and I, as well as other leaders and stakeholders of our party, will continue to consult and engage with one another to address and resolve concerns, strengthen the unity and cohesion of our party, and ensure that we remain focused on our shared mission of rescuing Nigeria and building a better future for all.”
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