1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING7