Nigeria launches new digital postcode system for addresses
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The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) began using a new 11-character digital postcode system nationwide on October 1, 2026, to help people locate buildings more easily.
NIPOST developed the system to assign unique codes to every addressable building in Nigeria, allowing residents to identify, save, and share precise locations. People can find their postcode by visiting the NIPOST website, postcode.gov.ng, or by downloading the NIPOST Postcode application.
Users can search using a street address, place name, or even their phone’s location to find the correct code. The system also displays homeowners’ names in some cases, because residents often identify properties by the owner’s name, especially where formal addresses are lacking. If a building’s information is incorrect or it lacks a postcode, residents can submit corrections or requests through the platform. NIPOST reviews these submissions before updating its records.
The digital postcode applies to the building itself, not to the people living there, and the service is free to use. Milsat, a Nigerian geospatial technology firm, built the technology powering the new system.
