Nigeria’s Export Digital Platform Launch Set for December 14, 2026

The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to launch a new digital platform aimed at improving the country’s export sector on December 14, 2026. This initiative is part of the second phase of the National Single Window project, which aims to reduce revenue loss and streamline export processes.

Tola Fakolade, the Director of the National Single Window Project, shared details during a program in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. He explained that the platform will allow exporters to submit necessary documents and obtain approvals from various regulatory agencies through a single digital point, making the export process simpler.

The first phase of the project focused on submitting licenses and permits and was successful in enforcing compliance and reducing revenue leakages. Fakolade noted that feedback from agencies showed that the platform helped ensure users followed the rules.

The second phase will be rolled out in two parts. The first part will focus on issuing export permits, while the second part, expected to launch in early 2027, will involve processes from the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Fakolade emphasized that exporters will benefit from not having to visit multiple agencies or submit the same documents repeatedly. Instead, they will only need to use one platform to submit their certificates.

In a related discussion, Ndubueze Okeke from the Nigerian Export Promotion Council urged the government to diversify the economy beyond oil. He highlighted the importance of developing other sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism to ensure sustainable growth.