The export activities of Nigeria saw significant growth from January to May 2026, with exports reaching $1.218 billion, as reported by the Nigeria Customs Service, which noted that container movement increased by over double during this time.
The company reported handling 21,376 export containers over the course of five months, citing enhanced exporting efforts and ongoing trade simplification initiatives as reasons for the better outcomes.
The National Public Relations Officer for the NCS, Assistant Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada, revealed this on Thursday at a combined security meeting held in Abuja.
Headed by the Chief Superintendent of Customs, Titus Omojali, Maiwada noted that export revenues saw a significant recovery following a decline to $171.76 million in March, rising to $274.83 million in April and reaching a high of $275.90 million in May.
The findings further indicated that the number of containers handled rose from 2,847 in March to 6,144 in April, marking a rise of over 100 percent.
The Service reported overall exports worth $1.218 billion, involving 21,376 containers handled. Following a drop to a minimum of $171.76 million in March, export activity recovered significantly, rising to $274.83 million in April and hitting a peak of $275.90 million in May.
Emphasizing the expansion in export logistics, the customs representative stated, "Container handling saw a substantial increase, nearly doubling from 2,847 units in March to 6,144 in April, indicating heightened exporting efforts and stronger trading trends."
He mentioned that enhanced exporting outcomes were observed together with substantial advancements in the service's wider trade promotion objectives.
He stated that the service handled 698,817 Single Goods Declarations and produced 112,202 Pre-Arrival Assessment Reports from January to May 2026, aiding in expediting freight processing and enhancing customs operations.
"The Nigerian Customs Service keeps making notable advancements in its main responsibilities including streamlining trade, generating income, ensuring border safety, and safeguarding the country's economic interests," he said.
He mentioned that the effective handling of shipping documents also helped generate ₦3.35tn in income throughout the evaluation period.
A spokesperson for the service credited the enhanced export outcomes and general trade expansion with the implementation of data-focused initiatives, cutting-edge technology, effective risk control mechanisms, and increased cooperation with appropriate governmental bodies.
He stated, "By employing intelligence-driven tactics, cutting-edge technology, effective risk control mechanisms, and strong cooperation between agencies, the organization remains committed to curbing the flow of illegal items, dismantling international crime groups, fighting financial crimes related to money laundering and terrorist funding, safeguarding vulnerable animal species, and strengthening the country's frontiers against new dangers."
He mentioned that in addition to promoting legal trade and producing consistent income, the service remains dedicated to protecting Nigeria's economic stability and establishing favorable conditions for economic expansion and national progress.
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