Goods clearing operations at Nigeria’s seaports have been halted or drastically slowed down for the past two weeks, leaving over 5,000 cargoes stranded. Port users say the disruption has led to losses estimated at N2 trillion in demurrage charges.

The setback is tied to persistent network glitches on the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) B’Odogwu digital platform, which importers rely on for cargo clearance. The downtime has crippled logistics, stalled production lines for manufacturers, and pushed up operational costs for traders.

Stakeholders are now calling for urgent intervention from the NCS and the Federal Government, warning that if the issue is not resolved swiftly, the ripple effects on businesses and the wider economy could be devastating.