NIPOST Lists Items Not Allowed for Courier Services, Prepares for October Postcodes Verification System
- The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has revealed a list of prohibited items not allowed for courier service
- This comes as NIPOST prepares to implement postcodes and an address verification system by October 2023
- It is expected that the digital postcodes will improve mail delivery, emergency response, and healthcare delivery
The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has announced the will the process of installing postcodes and Address Verification System (AVS) will commence in October 2023.
This was disclosed by PostMaster General of NIPOST, Adeyemi Adepoju.
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Adepoju believes with the system goes live, it will help combat fake addresses, increase security, and bring in revenue for the nation.
He also noted that would help NIPOST contribute to the country’s revenue and end the challenges associated with Know Your Customer (KYC).
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His words:
“NIPOST is embracing digital transformation to elevate operational efficiency in a world where digital solutions and data utilization have taken centre stage, an increasing number of postal operators.
“The National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System is an initiative that has the potential to significantly improve nationwide service delivery, enhance security, and generate revenue for NIPOST and other government agencies."
The PostMaster General also said that AVS will make it easy to fish out fake addresses.
“Some people go to banks and give fake addresses, but with this new system, the banks can verify the addresses of customers before they can be registered.
List of Items Prohibited for courier service
Meanwhile, NIPOST also revealed the list of prohibited items not allowed for delivery service.
The items include:
- Currency Notes, Bank Notes, Coins, Traveler's cheques, International passports, and other negotiable securities (Bond & stocks inclusive)
- Gold, Silver, Precious stones, Jewellery
- Narcotics and psychotropic substances
- Live animals
- Explosives, flammable or other dangerous substances
- Obscene and immoral articles
- Radioactive materials
- Items that may expose officials to danger, soil or damage other items
Tinubu's tax team lists customs, 62 others that must stop collecting revenue
Meanwhile, in another report, President Bola Tinubu's newly inaugurated tax committee has an important proposal for tax collection.
The committee is suggesting that the likes of Customs, NIPOST, and various ministries be stripped of the power to collect government revenue.
They also suggest the use of a National Identification Number (NIN) to ensure every Nigerian pays tax.
Source: Legit.ng
