Custom single windows

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. October 2011

2. NIGERIA CUSTOMS REFORMS
AND MODERNISATION
The Nigeria Customs Service has gone through a series of
reform measures by the government since 1998, which have
brought a lot of positive changes in the life and operations of
the Service.
• Led to the process of Customs modernisation.
• Award of contracts by the FGN for system upgrade in 2005.
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3. CONTRACT TO UNCTAD FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF
ASYCUDA++/WORLD
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• The NCS started the automation of its operations with
the deployment of ASYCUDA 2.7 version in 1999 by
ECOWAS Computer Community Center.
• The FGN, after appreciating the benefits of ASYCUDA 2.7
in terms of increased revenue, speedy clearance of goods,
contracted UNCTAD in 2005 to implement ASYCUDA++/World
within a period of three years to further improve the Customs
operations.
• UNCTAD successfully migrated Customs to the use of
ASYCUDA++ in 2006, supported by another contract to Webb
Fontaine [WF] in 2005 to provide telecommunications
backbone and other necessary software and systems for the
ASYCUDA++/World.

4. OVERVIEW OF ASYCUDA
ASYCUDA is an acronym which means Automated System for
Customs Data. It is a software developed by the United Nations
Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), basically to
process Customs data electronically with efficiency and accuracy.
• ASYCUDA 2.7 version deployed by Customs in 1999, used
• ASYCUDA++ version deployed in 2006, uses central server
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individual servers for each clearance office, no interface with
other stakeholders.
at the Customs Hqts. All Customs formations across the
country, Federal Ministry Finance [FMF], Central Bank
Nigeria [CBN], Direct Trade Inputs [DTIs], Banks, National
Bureau of Statistics [NBS] were connected.

5. CONTRACT TO WEBB FONTAINE FOR SYSTEM UPGRADE
As part of the modernization process, the FGN awarded a contract
to Webb Fontaine Consortium in October, 2005:
• For the Provision, Installation, Operation and Management of
Information Technology and Telecommunications Hardware and
Software, Training, Power-supply Equipment and Associated
Services for the Implementation of ASYCUDA++/World in Nigeria.
• Within a period of seven years (2006 – 2012), on Build, Own,
Operate, and Transfer [BOOT] basis.
• To handover the project to the Customs at the end of year 2012,
with a perpetual license for an unlimited number of users on the
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6. THE CUSTOMS ICT NETWORK SYSTEM
Execution of the contract by Webb Fontaine has led to:
• Building of a robust IP-based telecommunication network
− Optic fiber lines leased from MTN.
− Radio links.
− V-sat communication.
− supported by CISCO technology.
• Improved infrastructure (more computers, conducive office).
• Deployment of new software and systems.
• Revised procedures (simplification and harmonization of Customs
clearance procedures in line with international best practices).
Linking Hqs,
4 Zonal Offices,
26 Area Commands
,two Training Colleges
and major stakeholders
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system for the Customs which runs on:

7. THE CUSTOMS ICT NETWORK SYSTEM (contd)
•Capacity building.
• Sensitisation and training of stakeholders.
All of the above have combined to provide a platform
for:
− Implementation of ASYCUDA++ in 2006.
− Development and deployment of a platform
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that integrates customs operations and
other stakeholders through a portal
named Nigeria Integrated Customs
Information System [NICIS] in 2009.

8. CAPACITY BUILDING 2006 - 2011
• 86 NCS officers trained on various IT courses:
- System Development (core software program – Java,
Microsoft, Web Dev.).
- Database Administration (Oracle).
- Telecommunications ( installation, maintenance and general
running of the masts).
- Networking (software/systems, connectivity, hardware
maintenance).
- Site support (engineers/technicians at various sites).
- Help Desk (general assistance to users of the system, enquiries).
- System Administration (senior officer as general supervisor
of the system in each command).
• 4,200 NCS officers trained in customs procedures, risk management,
trade facilitation, image analysis, system audit, etc.
• Over 10,000 officers were trained in customs procedures, classification,
valuation, border control, leadership, compliance, integrity, commercial
fraud, scanner operations/maintenance, anti money laundering,
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9. SINGLE WINDOW CONCEPT
The concept of Single Window was developed and promoted by
various world organizations concerned with trade facilitation
during discussions on trade negotiations with World Trade
Organization (WTO). They include, but not limited to:
• United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).
• United Nations Center for Trade Facilitation and Electronic
• World Customs Organization (WCO).
• Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN).
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Business (UN/CEFACT).

10. SINGLE WINDOW DEFINED
The various world organisations concerned with trade facilitation
have collaborated and come out with an acceptable definition of
Single Window as:
“ A facility which allows parties involved in trade and
transport to lodge standardised information and
documents with a single entry point to fulfill all import,
export and transit-related regulatory requirements”.
This makes trade process to eliminate the need for the trader or
transporter to submit the same data to several different
government authorities.
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Single Window Concept
for
Trade
&
Transport
• Single submission
• Single processing
• Single release

12. DEPLOYMENT OF NICIS AS A PLATFORM FOR
SINGLE WINDOW OPERATIONS
The government, in its desire to modernize the Customs and make it to:
• operate in line with international best practices;
• achieve 48-hour cargo clearance time or less;
• integrate all stakeholders in cargo clearance under one system;
• maximize revenue through speedy clearance and turn over;
• achieve accurate calculation of duties and taxes electronically;
• provide accurate/timely foreign trade statistics for government/business
community;
had contracted Webb Fontaine in 2005 for system upgrade which led to the
development of a platform named NICIS in 2009 for online operations by
the Customs and all other stakeholders across the country.
This is the necessary step needed to move trade transactions to the single
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13. Nigeria Integrated Customs
Information System
PLATFORM FOR SINGLE WINDOW
OPERATIONS
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14. NIGERIA INTEGRATED CUSTOMS INFORMATION SYSTEM
(NICIS)
NICIS is built on the Trade World Manager® software, an e-Trade single
window platform, a cutting-edge technology enabling:
•Online processing of trade documents over the internet.
•Provision of e-Government capabilities to other government agencies.
•Interoperability with other IT systems.
•Cooperative risk management on any trade document.
•Business Intelligence dashboards.
•Cross-agencies real-time interactions (global processing).
•Harmonized reference information between agencies.
•Digital signing and full certification chain.
•Audit, tracking.
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15. NICIS PLATFORM FOR e-TRANSACTIONS
NICIS platform has enabled.
• Shipping/Airlines to submit manifests on-line to the Customs
server since 2010.
• Scanning Service Providers transmit Form M and RAR online
to the Customs server.
• Importers/Agents to make declarations on-line from their
offices, at DTI cafés and/or using Wi-Fi facilities available at
all Customs Clearance Offices.
• Importers/Agents make e-payment at the designated Banks.
• The Banks in turn are able to make e-remittance to CBN.
• NCS does e-reconciliation with CBN and the designated
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16. Trader or Agent submits all Information
required for clearance once to the Customs
Single Window service.
Responses from the various authorities and
financial institutions are returned to the
Trader or Agent. An all-positive final
response denotes cargo clearance
SSPs
Other
Agencies
Ministries
CBN
Selects, sorts, filters information, routes it to
targeted recipients (agencies, bank, etc.) in
the proper sequence or flow and returns
responses to Users
Other
Traders
SINGLE WINDOW
SINGLE WINDOW ILLUSTRATION
CUSTOMS SERVER
TRADERS/DECLARANTS
Shipping/Airlines
Banks
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17. Importer/Agent registers SGD, assesses SGD
Importer/Agent makes e-payment at Bank
Release requested once payment registered
TRADER
ZONE
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
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, other
government agencies
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18. NCS
Bank
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CBN
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B
S
S
A
G
E
N
T
S
Submit SGD
SGD Paid
e-assessment
notice
e-pay
Confirmation
e-payment Transactional
Basis
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S
Bank
n
Bank
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NIBSS:
Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System. It is
owned equally by all Nigerian banks and CBN.
NICIS:
Nigeria Integrated Customs
Information System
Daily
Remittance
Electronic
Remittance
Transactional
Confirmation
e-assessment
e-REMITTANCE CONCEPT
Duties & taxes e-Remittance and e-Reconciliation
e-Remittance Daily
Basis
E-Reconciliation
NICIS: Electronic Trade Transactions
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19. FOB
SGD
SGD 1
FOB
FORM M
FORM M
FOB SGD 2
SGD 3
FOB
POTENTIAL FRAUD /
CAPITAL FLIGHT
Duties & Taxes
SGD 1
D&T
REMITTANCE
on CBN Accounts
Accnt
Accnt
Accnt
Accnt
NON REMITTED

e-FORM M / DUTY REMITTANCE MONITORING
Real-Time Trade Monitoring
NICIS: Electronic Trade Transactions
SGD 2
D&T
SGD 3
D&T
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20. CURRENT DEPLOYMENT OF NICIS
Data
Warehous
e
E-PAY XML
FAAN
Government
Executive
Vision
Executives (FMF,
CBN, EFCC…)
NIBSS Designated
Bank
Shipping
Line
RAR XML
Manifest XML
NPA, Port
Concessionaire
NBS
ASYCUDA, NCS
WEBSITE,
WEB
APPLICATIONS
SMS
notifications
E-SGD
SMS
notifications
E-SGD
E-Form M
E-SGD
E-Form M
E-RAR
E-SGD
Monitoring
Risk Mngt
Stats
E-Form M
E-RAR, E-SGD
Monitoring
E-REM, Stats
E-Manifest
E-B/Ls
E-Manifest
E-B/Ls
…/…
E-Manifest
E-B/Ls
…/…
Foreign
Trade
Statistics
E-REM E-payment
Trade
Analysis
Intelligence
Alerts
E-Form M
E-RAR
NCS CBN
Importers
SON
NAFDAC SSPs
NIGERIA e-TRADE System
Powered by
TIN
Database/
VAT
FIRS
Environmental/
Radioactivity
NESREA
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E-Trade Management Pyramid
EFFECTIVE E-TRADE ANALYSIS
•Real-time revenue monitoring;
•Real-time trade facilitation monitoring;
•Real-time performance monitoring;
•Trends or transactions documents based alerts;
•Intelligence/Enforcement.
ANALYSIS
MONITORING
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NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF REVENUE FIGURES
JANUARY, 2006 TO AUGUST 2011
S/N MONTH 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 TOTAL
1 JAN 28,259,339,144.81 30,804,241,254.72 41,558,740,615.66 40,182,348,570.08 38,748,464,049.51 50,748,860,605.03 230,301,994,239.81
2 FEB 26,771,320,222.75 29,453,836,955.12 38,360,272,102.73 33,284,161,855.02 42,302,268,138.55 51,336,554,124.94 221,508,413,399.11
3 MAR 23,170,014,248.21 29,006,324,366.94 35,773,732,238.02 43,432,205,313.40 46,564,721,249.94 59,588,995,395.23 237,535,992,811.74
4 APR 24,203,798,353.64 25,548,137,469.32 38,939,851,766.23 39,379,888,990.00 38,650,016,855.21 48,773,305,890.68 215,494,999,325.08
5 MAY 27,432,328,150.28 32,709,640,674.68 40,269,301,906.51 39,740,092,873.95 37,470,840,719.26 61,241,512,661.07 238,863,716,985.75
6 JUN 27,953,531,308.60 32,101,656,784.15 41,486,054,371.55 46,152,003,236.16 46,458,930,531.37 61,424,978,939.69 255,577,155,171.52
7 JUL 26,606,485,145.60 33,449,246,901.27 42,580,055,791.97 46,926,945,087.88 46,693,300,111.87 76,219,987,829.22 272,476,020,867.81
8 AUG 35,629,594,817.41 37,048,366,745.00 40,878,219,998.12 43,245,138,790.63 47,203,716,844.81 59,919,421,640.97 263,924,458,836.94
9 SEP 31,150,023,973.67 36,832,105,863.70 41,497,878,188.55 44,574,400,551.13 48,049,366,608.61 0.00 202,103,775,185.66
10 OCT 28,586,013,305.40 38,305,313,147.73 36,280,272,799.45 46,208,471,855.02 51,647,455,939.34 0.00 201,027,527,046.94
11 NOV 32,622,619,546.19 39,971,538,856.16 42,363,354,708.38 43,962,897,656.97 47,231,972,938.82 0.00 206,152,383,706.52
12 DEC 32,608,129,005.93 48,180,031,994.85 30,840,353,840.60 46,883,432,121.42 55,619,452,379.72 0.00 214,131,399,342.52
TOTAL 344,993,197,222.49 413,410,441,013.64 470,828,088,327.77 513,971,986,901.66 546,640,506,367.01 469,253,617,086.83 2,759,097,836,919.40
NDCC 36,460,647,307.65 10,271,222,979.00 15,659,401,428.06 15,233,996,926.00 46,319,514,311.00 21,724,174,858.00 145,668,957,809.71
* NDCC IS NEGOTIABLE DUTY CREDIT CERTIFICATE i e. NON CASH PAYMENT.
SOURCE:- REVENUE ACCOUNTS.
REVENUE STATUS
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100,000,000,000.00
200,000,000,000.00
300,000,000,000.00
400,000,000,000.00
500,000,000,000.00
600,000,000,000.00
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
GRAPHICAL ILLUSTRATION OF ANNUAL
REVENUE COLLECTIONS 2006 - 2011
August, 2011
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25. NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE
ANNUAL 1% CISS COLLECTION ON FOB
JANUARY, 2006 TO AUGUST 2011
0.00
5,000,000,000.00
10,000,000,000.00
15,000,000,000.00
20,000,000,000.00
25,000,000,000.00
30,000,000,000.00
35,000,000,000.00
40,000,000,000.00
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
August, 2011
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26. FUTURE OUTLOOK: THE WAY FORWARD
NCS TOWARDS 2013
Enhancement of NICIS to achieve the Nigeria Single Window
system by the integration of more stakeholders towards full
takeover of the D.I. project by the Customs.
TRADE FACILITATION
Towards paperless trade transactions to enhance free flow
of goods.
INCREASED REVENUE
Electronic trade transactions catalysts for increased revenue
through better controls, less fraud.
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27. FUTURE OUTLOOK: THE WAY FORWARD (cont...)
NATIONAL PUBLIC SECURITY NETWORK
Integration and cooperation with other government security
agencies to share intelligence (on-line data).
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND DECISION MAKING
Relevant data readily available to government and the
business community for planning. Building blocks for
customs of the 21st century as proposed by the Secretary
General of WCO.
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28. REGIONAL/CONTINENTAL INTEGRATION
• Rollout automated transit component system with
ECOWAS countries (i.e. ECOWAS Transit Corridor).
• Strengthen Nigeria’s presence in ECOWAS region based on
its ICT capabilities and subsequently the whole African
continent through interconnectivity of Customs systems in
the continent.
• Support globally networked Customs, the building block for
Customs of the 21st Century, as proposed by the Secretary
General of the WCO.
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