Identity and onboarding
Capture and verify addresses when opening accounts, match addresses for KYC and KYB, and reduce the need for physical address checks.
Who can use it
Identity and KYC providers, credit bureaus, banks, fintechs, NIMC and NIBSS.
Convened by
Dr. Bosun Tijani
Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy
Tola Odeyemi
Postmaster General of the Federation and CEO, NIPOST
Why this series exists
N50bn to N80bn
Estimated annual cost of misdelivery in Nigeria. The new postcode makes it easier to find and use addresses. In this series, builders will show how they're putting it to work; at checkout, during account opening, and across dispatch and emergency response.
3Live YouTube sessions across October and November
15Builders sharing their work live, five per session
5Working days to connect builders with guests interested in their work
The postcode
One code for the exact building
A street address can still leave a delivery rider, bank agent or ambulance crew searching. Nigeria's new postcode gives every addressable building an 11-character code to help them find the right place.
NIPOST issues the codes, and developers can access them through an API.
Five parts. One building. Each code identifies the state, LGA, district, area and building.
Built for developers. Look up and validate postcodes through the API, with SDKs and bulk access available.
Find your own postcode. Search for your building at postcode.gov.ng or in the NIPOST app.
FC
State
Federal Capital Territory
02
Local government area
Abuja Municipal
A09
District
Three Arms Zone
DB
Area
The block within the district
09
Building
The exact structure, down to the door
For builders
From application to the live room
Individuals, teams and companies based in Nigeria can apply. Bring an existing product that uses the postcode or a working prototype of something new.
Where it matters
Eight sectors where an address becomes money
We'll focus outreach on identity and payment platforms because one integration can help us reach all the businesses using them. We're also open to solutions outside these areas.
Delivery, logistics and commerce
Make checkout address entry easier, improve dispatch and routing, manage pickup points, and confirm deliveries.
Who can use it
Courier and delivery companies, marketplaces, food and grocery platforms, and ride-hailing companies.
Banking, payments and agent networks
Find agent and merchant locations, support field visits, and improve collections.
Who can use it
Banks, payment companies, mobile money operators, and agent networks.
Telecoms and connectivity
Identify customer locations, manage installations and retail and agent networks, and support field maintenance.
Who can use it
Mobile operators, internet providers, and tower and infrastructure companies.
Utilities and field services
Manage customer and meter records, installations, repairs, and inspections.
Who can use it
Electricity companies, solar and energy firms, and water utilities.
Retail and distribution
Map outlets, dealers and distributors, and plan distribution routes.
Who can use it
FMCG companies, distributors, B2B retail platforms, and large retailers.
Property, insurance and health
Manage property records, inspections, claims visits, and health service locations.
Who can use it
Insurers, proptech companies, mortgage institutions, health insurers, and healthcare providers.
Emergency response and public services
Locate callers and incidents, improve emergency dispatch, and target social and health programmes.
Who can use it
Emergency agencies, road safety and police, health and social protection agencies, and state governments.
What you get
No prize money. Something better.
Time with decision-makers. Meet the Minister, the Postmaster General, and organisations that could adopt or support your solution.
Real connections, not just applause. Anyone who registers interest in your solution will be connected to you within five working days.
Public showcase. Your solution will be listed publicly after Session 1. Strong solutions that don't get a live slot will also be listed and considered for future sessions.
Free API access. Get free access to the development API through the NIPOST dashboard while you build.
For organisations
Partner with the series
Adoption partner
Put the postcode to work in your own product or operations, at checkout, onboarding, dispatch or field visits, and announce it during a session.
Enablement partner
Back the builders with investment conversations, API or cloud credits, technical review, mentoring or distribution.
Partners get integration support from NIPOST, recognition in the sessions, and early sight of the strongest solutions.
Selection
Four criteria. One must-pass check.
A small team from the Ministry and NIPOST, with support from 3MTT, will review every application. Followers, likes and social media reach do not matter. Sharing your build publicly is optional.
01
A working solution. A prototype, early product, or live solution.
25%02
Real postcode use. Meaningful use of the official NIPOST API.
25%03
Practical value. Clear potential to solve a real problem and scale.
25%04
Strong execution. A credible team and readiness to present.
25%Responsible data handling in line with the Nigeria Data Protection Act
Pass or failThe series
Three sessions. Three themes.
Tue 27 Oct
Session 1: Delivery, logistics and commerce
Shortlisting by Friday, 23 October
Fri 6 Nov
Session 2: Identity, banking and payments
Shortlisting by Tuesday, 3 November
Sat 21 Nov
Session 3: Public services, safety and utilities
Shortlisting by Tuesday, 17 November
After Session 1
The public showcase opens
Every listed solution stays discoverable for future adoption
Questions
Yes. Individuals, teams and companies based in Nigeria can apply. If your team is not a registered company, you only need a team name and a list of members.
No. The series gives you a platform to showcase your solution and connect with potential partners. Any pilot, customer agreement or investment is agreed directly between you and the other party, on your own terms.
Development access through the NIPOST developer dashboard is free while you build. Pricing for live, commercial use will be confirmed by NIPOST and the Ministry and published here when available.
Your solution can still be listed on the public showcase after Session 1 and remain under consideration for later sessions. You do not need to apply again.
No. Social media promotion is completely optional and does not affect selection. If you do post, you can include the link in your application.
Your data is handled in line with the Nigeria Data Protection Act. You give separate permissions for running the series, publishing your solution on the showcase, and sharing your contact details with partners. You can withdraw any of these permissions at any time. Live demonstrations will use test data only.
Ready to show Nigeria
what you built?
Applications are reviewed as they arrive. Apply early for the best chance at Session 1 on 27 October.