Nigerians can now look up their home addresses and obtain digital postcodes through the Federal Government’s National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System, implemented by the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST).
Launched nationwide on October 1, 2026, the system assigns an 11-character alphanumeric code to each addressable building, making it easier for residents, businesses and service providers to identify and share precise locations.
The platform allows users to search for locations using street addresses, place names, postcodes and aliases. Some records also include homeowners’ names where properties are commonly identified by their owners’ names.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to find your digital postcode, check the address information associated with your building and request corrections where necessary.
- Visit the official NIPOST postcode website
Visit postcode.gov.ng and select the “Find my postcode” option to access the search platform.
Users can also download the NIPOST Postcode application through the official website. The Android version is available on Google Play, while the website lists the iOS version as coming soon.
- Search for your home address
Enter your house number, street name, neighbourhood or another relevant location detail in the search field.
You can also search using a place name, postcode or alias, where available.
Select the result that matches your address and examine the map to confirm that it points to your building. Check nearby roads, neighbouring properties and recognisable landmarks to ensure the location is correct.
If multiple results appear, compare their address details and map locations before selecting one.
- Check whether your name appears in the address records
Some properties may have homeowners’ names included in their address descriptions because residents commonly use those names to identify the buildings.
NIPOST Postmaster-General, Tola Odeyemi, explained that officials collected both formal and informal addresses during field data gathering.
“During ground data collection, we collected standard or informal addresses of buildings,” she said, according to a report by TheCable.
In communities where buildings lack clearly defined street names or house numbers, residents may identify properties by the names of their owners.
To check whether your name appears, inspect the address description linked to your building or search for your name if it is commonly used to identify the property.
However, an unsuccessful name search does not necessarily mean your building is missing from the system. The digital postcode identifies the building, not its owner or occupants.
- Use your phone’s location to find your building
If you are at or near your home, you may be able to use the application’s location feature to identify your building on the map.
Enable your phone’s location service and grant the application permission to access your location when prompted.
Select “Find My Postcode” to display your position and nearby mapped buildings. Locate your building on the map and select it to retrieve the corresponding postcode.
Ensure you select the correct property, as neighbouring buildings may have different digital postcodes.
- Correct errors or request a missing postcode
If your building’s address details are incorrect, use the platform’s available correction feature to suggest an update.
If your building does not have a postcode, you can request one through the website or application by providing the relevant address and location details. A Google Maps link may also help identify the property.
According to the information provided, NIPOST reviews requests for missing postcodes and proposed corrections before updating its records.
- Understand what the digital postcode represents
The digital postcode identifies a building or addressable location rather than an individual resident.
People living in the same building can therefore use the same postcode alongside their regular written address. Anyone moving to another building will need to use the code assigned to the new location.
The system is designed to improve address identification and support services such as mail and parcel delivery, logistics, emergency response and public service delivery.
Finding, saving and sharing a digital postcode is free, according to information on the official platform.
Residents are advised to confirm that the building displayed on the map matches their intended address before using or sharing its postcode.
