Nigeria Customs Approves Lekki Port Green Channel
Analysis based on 10 articles · First reported Feb 12, 2026 · Last updated Feb 13, 2026
The activation of the Green Channel is expected to significantly improve logistics efficiency and reduce costs for businesses operating in Nigeria, particularly those within the Lagos Free Zone. This development is likely to boost investor confidence in Nigeria's Special Economic Zones and enhance the nation's overall trade competitiveness.
The Nigeria===Nigeria Customs Service has approved the activation of a dedicated 'Green Channel' linking the Lekki Deep Sea Port directly to the Lagos Free Zone. This initiative creates a seamless cargo corridor, allowing for controlled and expedited movement of Free Zone cargo without traditional delays. The Lagos Free Zone is now the first and only free trade zone in Nigeria to operate such a Customs-sanctioned green channel, a model common in global trade hubs. This aims to eliminate congestion, demurrage charges, and prolonged clearance processes, leading to faster cargo turnaround, lower logistics costs, and improved supply chain predictability. The system maintains strict compliance and security through continuous surveillance and digital monitoring tools. This development is seen as a major boost to Nigeria's trade facilitation drive and industrial competitiveness.
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