Should the postal code go before or after the city?

It depends on the country. Germany, France, and Japan put the postal code before the city; the US, UK, and Canada usually put it after the city or on its own line. Follow the field order shown above.

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Nigeria Address Format

How to write an address in Nigeria: field order, postal code rules, and a correct example.

Use this guide to format a Nigeria address correctly. The fields below follow the local delivery convention, and the example uses a fictional street and building number.

Field order

112 Broad Street
2Lagos Island
3Lagos 100001
4Nigeria

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Correct example

12 Broad Street
Lagos Island
Lagos 100001
Nigeria

Nigerian addresses put the six-digit postal code after the city. The local government area often appears between the street and the city.

What to watch for: For domestic mail, no. For international mail, write the country name in capital letters on the last line. Use the English name or the ISO country name.

FAQ

Should the postal code go before or after the city?: It depends on the country. Germany, France, and Japan put the postal code before the city; the US, UK, and Canada usually put it after the city or on its own line. Follow the field order shown above.
Do I need the country name?: For domestic mail, no. For international mail, write the country name in capital letters on the last line. Use the English name or the ISO country name.

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