Bosun Tijani unveils Nigerian startup behind National Digital Postcode

Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy Bosun Tijani revealed on Tuesday that Milsat, a Nigerian startup co-founded by Taslim Saluadeen and Adedamola Baderinwa, developed the technology behind Nigeria's new National Digital Postcode system. Tijani made this announcement following the national launch of the postcode system on October 1, 2026.

Tijani commended the contributions of Meeds Network Limited and the National Population Commission in the development of the project. He noted that Milsat transitioned from a pilot project in 2023 to delivering the technology for the national postcode system. The company's achievements highlight the potential of Nigerian technology firms to create infrastructure tailored to local needs and export their expertise globally, Tijani emphasized.

Beyond the National Digital Postcode system, Tijani disclosed that Milsat assisted the National Population Commission in mapping more than 65 million properties for the country's inaugural digital census. The company has also applied its expertise in geospatial technology to support public-sector projects in Nigeria and expanded its operations beyond the country, including deploying enumeration area demarcation technology in Sierra Leone.

Tijani underscored the significance of the National Digital Postcode development, stating that it exemplifies the ambition he envisions for Nigerian companies. The national launch of the system was carried out by NIPOST, which operates the platform. The digital postcode system assigns an 11-character digital code to addressable buildings and is designed to facilitate services such as deliveries, emergency response, public service delivery, and e-commerce.