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.
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.
State
Federal Capital Territory
Local government area
Abuja Municipal
District
Three Arms Zone
Area
The block within the district
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.
Apply
Tell us what you've built, who it's for and how it uses the postcode. Include a short demo video or a working link.
Shortlist
We review applications as they come in. If you're shortlisted, we'll arrange a briefing and technical rehearsal before your session.
Present live
You'll have five minutes to show your solution, then five minutes for questions from the Minister, the Postmaster General and invited guests.
Follow up
If a guest or viewer wants to continue the conversation, we'll introduce you within five working days. We'll check in again after 30 days to see what came from the connection.
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.
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.
A working solution. A prototype, early product, or live solution.
25%Real postcode use. Meaningful use of the official NIPOST API.
25%Practical value. Clear potential to solve a real problem and scale.
25%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 Saturdays. Three themes.
Sat 17 Oct
Session 1: Delivery, logistics and commerce
Shortlisting by Wednesday, 14 October
Sat 31 Oct
Session 2: Identity, banking and payments
Shortlisting by Tuesday, 27 October
Sat 14 Nov
Session 3: Public services, safety and utilities
Shortlisting by Tuesday, 10 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 17 October.