The federal government has unveiled plans to introduce a nationwide digital postcode system to enhance security, improve emergency response, and support e-commerce.
Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, said every building in Nigeria will be assigned a unique digital address to enable accurate identification and location.
He added that the first phase of the rollout will begin in October, 2026 describing the initiative as a major step toward creating a reliable national addressing system.