The Nigeria Postal Service has said all post offices under the Nigeria Postal Service will stop accepting cash payments for their services starting from July 1, 2025.

This disclosure was made by the Postmaster-General and CEO, Tola Odeyemi on Tuesday, adding that the move is part of NIPOST’s ongoing modernization efforts to improve service delivery and promote digital transactions.

“All post offices nationwide will cease accepting cash. Customers will transact using approved electronic payment channels.

“This move enhances security, transparency, and aligns with global best practices,” she said.

Odeyemi also revealed that NIPOST is introducing a reward and recognition system aimed at promoting excellence and performance among its workforce.

Odeyemi added that NIPOST will also implement strict disciplinary measures to address any behavior that threatens public trust or the integrity of the institution.

She emphasized that NIPOST is moving forward with clarity and courage, transforming into a technology-driven, citizen-focused organization that is fully aligned with the demands of a rapidly evolving digital economy.

“We are not just rebranding. We are rebuilding,” she declared.

“We are strengthening our feedback and engagement channels to ensure that the voices of Nigerians guide our evolution. Transparency and open communication will be a cornerstone of the new NIPOST,” Odeyemi added.

Addressing the long-standing issue surrounding stamp duties collection, Odeyemi clarified that NIPOST is not responsible for the collection of stamp duties.

“Our role is to provide postage stamps, the legal instruments used to authenticate documents and denote duty payment. The responsibility for collecting stamp duties lies solely with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS),” she said.

NIPOST and the FIRS had been in a dispute over who should collect stamp duties in Nigeria.

NIPOST, one of the agencies under the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, has faced criticism over its performance.

Dissatisfied with its current state and perceived laxity in fulfilling its expected role in the digital economy, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, in 2023 called on Nigerians to suggest ways to reposition the agency.

According to some of the suggestions, an ideal NIPOST would function similarly to the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System, but within the logistics sector—serving as an open backbone infrastructure that supports licensed courier companies in powering logistics for commerce and trade across the country.