Smart Border Transformation Initiative - Leveraging TSAT IoT Connectivity, Geo-Fenced Tracking & Monitoring, AI-Powered Cloud Platforms for Nigeria Customs Service
Tamper-proof IoT smart locks, geo-fenced item tracking, and real-time route deviation alerts preventing smuggling and cargo diversion
AR-powered inspections, multilingual AI chatbots for trader support, and automated fee collection with digital audit trails
Centralized AI-powered dashboard for NCS Headquarters, ports, and land borders, offering end-to-end visibility of cargo and revenue
Machine learning models identify high-risk shipments, prioritize inspections, and detect fraud patterns in real time
Seamless digital payment gateway for duties and levies, with AI fraud detection and automatic reconciliation
Multilingual chatbots (English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, French, Arabic) assist traders and allow citizens to report smuggling
APIs and secure data exchange with ECOWAS partners, aligning Nigeria with WCO, WTO, and ISPS global trade standards
Blockchain-backed audit trails, role-based access, and encrypted IoT connectivity ensure transparency and compliance
Over ₦28B annual revenue growth, 40–50% reduction in clearance times, and significant smuggling prevention nationwide
24/7 automated support in English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, French, and Arabic for tariff inquiries, clearance status, and compliance advice
Tamper-proof IoT locks on containers with GPS-enabled sensors and geo-fencing algorithms for authorized trade corridors
Cloud-hosted digital payment gateway with AI-driven fraud detection and automatic reconciliation with government accounts
Unified dashboard accessible at NCS Headquarters, ports, and land borders with end-to-end cargo visibility
AR-powered cargo inspection tools for verifying seals, shipments, documentation, and training simulators for officers
AI prioritizes high-risk shipments for inspection while trusted cargo passes through 'green channels' with minimal delays
The Smart Border Transformation Initiative (SBTI), developed by TSAT Telecommunication Limited, introduces a next-generation, AI-powered, cloud-based platform integrating IoT smart locks, geo-fenced item tracking, route deviation alerts, augmented reality inspections, and automated fee collection mechanisms.
Through TSAT's IoT connectivity and AI-powered cloud platforms, NCS achieves end-to-end visibility of cargo movements, real-time geo-fenced route monitoring, predictive analytics for inspections, and automated corruption-free revenue collection with digital audit trails.
This initiative aligns with NCS's mission to maximize revenue, enhance transparency, promote trade competitiveness, and safeguard Nigerian society through a zero-capex Public-Private Partnership model, guaranteeing immediate government revenue while reducing smuggling and boosting trade efficiency.
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Transforming customs operations and border security through technology
Contact the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Headquarters, Abuja for inquiries about SBTI platform access, training, or technical support.
Floor, Katsina State Liaison Office, 80 Ralph
Shodeinde Street, CBD
ABUJA, NIGERIA
WEBSITE: tsat.ng
TSAT Telecommunication Limited - Second Floor, Katsina State Liaison Office, 80 Ralph Shodeinde Street, CBD, Abuja
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