NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE MODERNIZATION FROM 2006 TO DATE NIGERIA INTEGRATED CUSTOMS INFORMATION SYSTEM (NICIS): A PLATFORM FOR SINGLE WINDOW OPERATIONS PRESENTATION TO THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION [WTO] ON MODERNIZATION PROGRAM IN THE NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE [NCS] Implementation of measures towards Single Window Operations November 2011. Presented by TAJU OLANREWAJU Deputy Comptroller of Customs Strategic Research & Policy Department Nigeria Customs Service, Headquarters, Abuja email: tjlans@yahoo.com

How long have you been using the Single Window? The Nigeria Integrated Customs Information System (NICIS) has been developed and deployed in 2009 as a platform for Single Window Operations. ASYCUDA 2.7 version deployed in 1999. Migrated to ASYCUDA++ in 2006. NICIS developed and deployed in 2009. 1

CURRENT DEPLOYMENT OF NICIS Data Warehouse E-PAY XML Airport Authority Government Executive Vision Executives (FMF, CBN, EFCC…) Interbanks Designated Bank Shipping Line RAR XML Manifest XML NPA, Port Concessionaire Statistics ASYCUDA, NCS WEBSITE, WEB APPLICATIONS SMS notifications E-SGD E-Form M E-RAR Monitoring Risk Mngt Stats E-RAR, E-SGD E-REM, Stats E-Manifest E-B/Ls …/… Foreign Trade Statistics E-REM E-payment Trade Analysis Intelligence Alerts Customs CBN Importers SON Food & Drugs SSPs NIGERIA e-TRADE System Powered by TIN Database/ VAT Inland Rev Environmental/Radioactivity Environmental 2

e-DECLARATION CONCEPT Simplified Customs Clearance Procedure Simplified Customs clearance procedure is divided into two segments- Trader zone and Customs zone, for full participation by traders and reduce contact with Customs Importer/Agent registers SGD, assesses SGD Importer/Agent makes e-payment at Bank Release requested once payment registered TRADER ZONE Importer /Agent, other government agencies e-notification based on profiling CUSTOMS ZONE Risk Management Out come Green Lane Blue Lane Yellow Lane Red Lane Doc Check at CPC Scanning and/or Physical examination e-Release and Physical exit of goods 3

DIFFICULTIES IN IMPLEMENTING SINGLE WINDOW Lack of existing Legal Framework for the smooth implementation of the Single Window. Coverage of Large area of telecommunication networking customs formations spread across Nigeria, that has an area of about 926,000sq kilometres . Lack of regular power supply affects the implementation and operation of the Single Window as generators are deployed most of the times. The effect of weather where strong winds deflect antennas on masts and thick clouds that break satellite transmission. 4

5 WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST COSTS? Installation and maintenance of the telecommunication equipment. Running cost of generators with fluctuating prices of diesel. WHAT TYPE OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IS RECEIVED/NEEDED Nigeria Customs Service did not receive any technical assistance in the development of the Single Window platform. All the costs were borne by the government. Technical support needed to build capacity in the IT unit to further enhance effective management of the system. 5

6 BENEFITS OF SINGLE WINDOW Integration of all stakeholders in the clearance process using a single entry point. Real time online operations. Harmonised Risk Management System. Cross agency interchange of data. Reduced time to clear cargo out of customs control. Increased revenue drive. ADVICE TO A COUNTRY THINKING OF IMPLEMENTING SINGLE WINDOW Provision of Legal Framework to define scope and inter agency relationship. 6

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