NIPOST Launches Digital Postcode System for Nigerians

The National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System was launched by NIPOST on October 1, 2026, providing Nigerians with an 11-character code to identify specific locations. This system enables residents to check their addresses online, although the appearance of homeowners' names in some records has raised questions.

The NIPOST Postmaster-General explained that names may appear due to field workers capturing informal addresses. The platform allows searches by places, postcodes, and aliases, but not every name is included.

Users can access their postcode through the official NIPOST website or the NIPOST Postcode app, available for Android and iOS. To find their postcode, users must input their house number, street name, and other details.

If inaccuracies are found, users can suggest edits via the app. The postcode identifies buildings rather than occupants, and residents can request a postcode if none exists for their property.