<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The World Customs Organization (WCO)<\/strong> has praised Nigeria\u2019s recently completed Time Release Study (TRS)<\/strong> as a significant achievement in advancing safer, more efficient trade across Africa\u2019s borders<\/strong>, according to a joint statement by Nigerian customs authorities and international partners. (globalfreightnews.com.ng<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n The TRS \u2014 a globally recognised diagnostic tool developed by the WCO to measure the average time taken to release goods from customs control<\/strong> \u2014 provides actionable insights into procedural bottlenecks, compliance performance, and cross-border trade efficiency. Nigeria\u2019s successful execution of the study marks a major milestone in efforts to improve transparency, reduce clearance delays, and align national trade procedures with international best practices<\/strong>. (globalfreightnews.com.ng<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n WCO representatives emphasized that the Nigerian TRS results will be benchmarked against regional and global standards<\/strong>, enabling strategic reforms within the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)<\/strong> and across key port and border points. The exercise is expected to catalyse improvements in risk management, cargo processing times, documentation workflows, and inter-agency coordination<\/strong>. (globalfreightnews.com.ng<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Officials highlighted that the TRS will support Nigeria\u2019s transition toward a more integrated trade facilitation framework<\/strong>, particularly as the country intensifies efforts to fully operationalise the National Single Window<\/strong> and simplify customs procedures. By quantifying clearance timelines and identifying major delays in real time, the study creates a data-driven basis for policy-level decisions that can reduce non-tariff barriers and strengthen compliance incentives. (globalfreightnews.com.ng<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n