The Federal Government has launched the National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System through NIPOST to address missed and failed deliveries caused by poor addressing. The system assigns every addressable building in Nigeria a unique 11-character alphanumeric postcode linked to its geographical location. Beyond deliveries, the initiative is expected to support emergency response, security, e-commerce, financial services…
Nigeria is set to begin the rollout of a new National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System on October 1, 2026, replacing the country’s decades-old six-digit postcode system. The new system will assign individual buildings unique, machine-readable location codes, aimed at improving the accuracy and reliability of Nigeria’s addressing system. According to NIPOST, poor addressing currently costs…
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has commenced a nationwide Postcode Model Field Validation Exercise aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s addressing infrastructure, enhancing postal operations, and supporting the country’s digital transformation agenda through accurate and reliable location data. The exercise, which was officially launched in Abuja, is expected to generate critical data that will facilitate…
