Nigerian Ports Overhaul: Customs Launches ‘One-Stop-Shop’ to Slash Cargo Clearance Time to 48 HoursJoin our WhatsApp groupThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a major reform in port operations, launching a One-Stop-Shop (OSS) Initiative aimed at dramatically reducing the time it takes to clear cargo from an average of 21 days to just 48 hours. Key Features of the New Framework:Joint Declaration Handling: Under the OSS, all Customs units will now jointly process flagged declarations. This move is expected to boost trader confidence, lower logistics costs, and provide the much-needed predictability for importers and exporters. The OSS initiative will be piloted immediately at Nigeria’s three busiest ports: Apapa, Tin Can Island, and Onne Ports, before a planned nationwide rollout. Legal Backing: The Customs Comptroller-General confirmed that the new One-Stop-Shop reform is fully backed by the NCS Act 2023, demonstrating a commitment to institutionalizing modern, transparent procedures.