Starting October 1, 2026, every home and building in Nigeria will begin getting a unique digital address. The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) is rolling out the National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System, a new way of pinpointing locations that replaces the six-digit numeric postcodes the country has used since 1986.
If you have ever directed a delivery rider with "the blue gate after the second junction" or "opposite the filling station," this change is aimed squarely at you. Below, we break down the new postcode, how the 11-character code is built, why Nigeria is making the switch, and what will actually...
Starting October 1, 2026, every home and building in Nigeria will begin getting a unique digital address. The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) is rolling...
