There’s no particular place like “Transformer Junction” in the entire world. You can search on Google Maps, ask ChatGPT, or check any international directory, and you won’t find it - yet it’s where many people live and do business.
We grew up using crazy landmarks like “Under the Mango Tree”, “Near the Tall Mast”, or “Beside the Big Gutter” - and while those work for locals, they don’t work for delivery companies, government services, or even for building a global digital economy.
That’s why we created YARDCODE - a new digital address system that doesn’t rely on long, complicated, or confusing street names. Instead, it gives every building, compound, or cluster a short, unique, machine-readable code.
In a world where accurate location identification is crucial for navigation, logistics, and security, traditional addressing systems often fall short.
We often rely heavily on landmarks to guide people to our homes, offices, or events:
"When you get to Amala bus-stop, you will see a woman selling roasted corn. Ask her for Godspower Church. Beside the church you will see an untarred road… don't take it. Instead, cross over the stream on the opposite side and head towards the mango tree."
Seriously? How can we run businesses like this? How can these individuals receive bank loans when their addresses aren’t verifiable?
When you buy a piece of land in a remote area, how do you pass it on to your grandson if there’s no street name or recognizable address?
Even in estates with proper street names, try using Google Maps. You might end up at House 21 when you’re looking for House 52. However, Google becomes accurate when given precise GPS coordinates. Even a basic compass can guide you correctly if fed accurate location data.
We clearly need a precise addressing system-one that is digital, intuitive, and not dependent on geopolitical conventions.
Each Yardcode looks like this: JM14 W37 (mite)
It’s a structured 11-character code made up of two parts:
1. Prefix (7 characters): [L][L][D][D] [L][D][D]
2. Suffix (4 characters): A CVCV word - where:
These codes are easy to say, share, and recognize, even over the phone or radio. No more “Spell it again?!” moments.
We need to move away from ambiguous or duplicated street names and toward a system that computers, robots, and drones can understand.
Long strings like “No. 17, Professor Wole Soyinka Crescent, Off Chief Bola Ige Avenue, Before Baba Suwe Street…” aren’t practical for machine processing.
But a Yardcode like HR93 K26 (kopo)? That’s perfect for automation, satellite mapping, and robotics.
Imagine:
This system can change how we plan cities, validate land, prevent fraud, and grow the economy.
We’ll need your help too. As we expand:
This isn’t just a geeky tech thing. It’s about giving Nigerians - especially those in underserved areas - a reliable way to be located.
Every yard deserves an address that works. One that doesn’t rely on memory, heritage, or guesswork.
YARDCODE brings clarity to chaos. Structure to sprawl. And order to the unstructured.
Let’s fix Nigerian addresses once and for all - not just for ourselves, but for the systems that will define our future.
We’re looking for government collaborators, logistics companies, emergency services, fintechs, and urban developers who want to put this system to work.
We’re even open to using the Yardcode standard beyond Nigeria - any place where addresses are a problem.
You can take it a step further, customise your own yaradcode. Make it the name of your event or business, e.g yardcode.ng/RAIN is the same as yardcode.ng/GU9U88feni
This goes beyond human navigation challenges. We're thinking ahead-for the drones and autonomous vehicles we plan to deploy in the next five years. These robots need clear, digital descriptions of where to go. They need the exact address for last-mile deliveries.
Building an efficient addressing system will boost Nigeria’s and Africa’s technological advancement. That’s why we created Yardcode-a modern, precise alternative to the postcode. It’s purpose-built for Nigeria’s unique addressing needs.
Yardcode is an innovative geolocation system designed to provide precise, easy-to-use, and unique location codes that enhance navigation, business operations, and emergency response services. Whether you're an individual, business, government agency, or service provider, Yardcode offers a seamless way to locate, register, and interact within your geographic space.
It converts GPS coordinates into unique alphanumeric codes, making locations easier to identify and share-far more efficient than traditional addresses.
Yardcode provides accuracy down to 1.3 meters-ideal for engineers, logistics teams, and emergency responders. It also defines a “yard” as a 100-meter radius geographic zone, giving flexible but precise location grouping.
An example Yardcode is JM14 W37 (mite), where:
mite changes every 1 meterW37 changes every 100 metersJM14 represents broader district transitionsYardcode Version 1 is available for Nigeria only. For other African countries and globally, we welcome partnerships. The technology is adaptable and easy to deploy worldwide.
Yardcode encodes geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) into a structured format. These codes can be used for: