Less than a year since its official launch, B’Odogwu – the digital customs platform developed by cb-xp – has delivered extraordinary results, transforming the way trade is managed at Nigeria’s busiest ports and establishing a new standard for digital customs systems across Africa.
Designed to streamline customs declarations, automate compliance, and improve data governance, B’Odogwu has been fully operational since November 2024. By mid-2025, the results speak for themselves.
Performance at a glance
- N204.7 billion revenue collected in H1 2025, marking a 34% increase over the same period in 2024
- N301.8 billion generated since launch, exceeding initial projections
- Average compliant cargo clearance time reduced to 2 hours, meeting World Customs Organisation Time Release Study standards
- Full platform integration with key regulatory agencies, including:
- Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
- Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)
- Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON)
- National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)
Setting a new standard for customs in Africa
In an official statement from the Nigeria Customs Service, Comptroller General Adewale Adeniyi praised the collaboration between government, private sector, and technology providers:
“B’Odogwu is more than a technology upgrade – it’s a complete systems rethink. For the first time, we have real-time data, automated risk assessments, and seamless inter-agency collaboration. This is the foundation of a modern customs system, and we’re proud that Nigeria is leading the way.”
A global model for digital customs
B’Odogwu isn’t just a success for Nigeria – it’s a powerful proof of concept for customs agencies and governments looking to digitise trade processes, increase revenue transparency and drive compliance without creating friction for legitimate trade.
cb-xp’s Chief Operating Officer, Tim Banks, highlighted the broader impact of the rollout:
“With B’Odogwu, we’ve shown what’s possible when a government commits to genuine reform and works with a delivery partner who understands the realities on the ground. We’re proud to be part of it.”
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In the press:
https://guardian.ng/business-services/ptml-customs-generates-n301-8b-through-bodogwu-platform/
B’Odogwu Drives 34.1% Revenue Surge at PTML Command