Step-by-step guide: How to locate your home, check your name, address on Nigeria’s new postcode system

Nigerians can now find their home addresses and digital postcodes in Nigeria through the Federal Government’s National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System, launched nationwide by the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) on October 1, 2026.

The system assigns an 11-character alphanumeric code to each addressable building to make it easier to identify locations for deliveries, logistics and other services.

Residents can search for their properties, check available address details and request corrections where information is missing or inaccurate.

Here are six steps to find your home’s digital postcode.

1. Open the official postcode website
Visit postcode.gov.ng and select the...