21 Best Maps & Geocoding APIs in Nigeria

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Written by Editorial Staffs as at 8th June, 2026

Quick Comparison Summary

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BigDataCloud
Bing Maps
CountryStateCity
Foursquare Places API
Geoapify
Geocod.io
GeoJS
Geolocation API (Maps)
Google Maps API
Google Places API
India Pincodes API
IPinfo
IPstack
JuheAPI Cellid Geolocation
Nigeria Land Information System (LIRS)
OpenStreetMap Nominatim
PostalPinCode API
Prayer Times API
REST Countries API
Smarty (Address Validation)
Yelp Fusion
Pricingfree tier availableFree: 125,000 transactions/year for non-profit/education, 50,000/year commercial.Free with attribution. Paid plans available for commercial use.Free: 100,000 API calls/month. Paid plans available.Free: 3,000 requests/day. Paid from $69/month.2500 free/monthcompletely freeFree tier available, Paid usage available$200 monthly free credit. Maps load from $2/1000. Places from $17/1000. Geocoding $5/1000.$200 free monthly credit. Places Search from $17/1000. Place Details from $17/1000.Free tier: limited lookups, Paid availableFree tier: 50,000 requests/month, Paid available150 free/monthFree tier available, Paid plans availableCustom pricing based on usageCompletely freeCompletely free, no authentication requiredCompletely free. No API key required.Completely free, no authenticationFree tier: 100 lookups/month, Enterprise availableFree tier available. 500–5,000 API calls/day depending on approved use case. Commercial use requires Yelp partnership.
IP Geolocation
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Country Detection
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City Detection
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Yes
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Yes
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ISP / ASN Data
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Connection Type
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Reverse Geocoding
Yes
Yes
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Yes
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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No Auth (basic tier)
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Interactive Maps
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Geocoding
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Yes
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Routing / Directions
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Yes
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Static Map Images
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Yes
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Traffic Data
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Yes
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Aerial Imagery
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Azure Integration
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Countries List
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States by Country
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Cities by State
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Yes
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Nigerian LGAs
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ISO Codes
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GPS Coordinates
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Timezone Data
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Yes
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Currency & Phone Code
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Yes
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Venue Search
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Yes
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Venue Details
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Yes
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Tips & Reviews
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Yes
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Photos
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Yes
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Yes
Categories
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Address Autocomplete
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Distance Matrix
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Map Tiles
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Place Search
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Yes
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Batch Geocoding
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Geocoding (US/CA)
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Yes
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Address Normalisation
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Yes
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Congressional Districts
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Timezone Lookup
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Yes
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Self IP Detection
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Timezone
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JSONP Support
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No Auth Required
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API Access
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JSON Responses
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Yes
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HTTPS Secure
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Documentation
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Sandbox
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Free Tier
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Interactive Maps (JS)
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Yes
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Directions API
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Places Search
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Street View
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Elevation
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Yes
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Nigeria Coverage
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Yes
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Yes
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Static Maps
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Yes
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Place Details
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Yes
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Place Photos
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Yes
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Nearby Search
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Place Autocomplete
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Yes
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ASN / ISP Data
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Yes
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Proxy / Tor Detection
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Yes
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Bulk Lookup
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Yes
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Details
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Yes
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5 Daily Prayer Times
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Yes
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Qibla Direction
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Yes
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Hijri Date Conversion
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Yes
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No
Multiple Calc Methods
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Yes
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Sunrise & Sunset
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Yes
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Monthly Calendar
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Yes
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Annual Calendar
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Yes
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Free Unlimited
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Yes
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No API Key
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Yes
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Search
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Yes
Reviews
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Yes
Ratings
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Yes
Hours
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Yes
Global Coverage
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No
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No
Yes
Real-time
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No
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No
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Yes
Reliable
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No
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No
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No
Yes
Comprehensive
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Yes
Popular
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Yes
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BigDataCloud

BigDataCloud

BigDataCloud is an IP intelligence API providing detailed information about IP addresses including geolocation, ASN, reverse DNS, and abuse data. The service enables security teams to analyze IP traffic, identify suspicious activity, and enrich security logs with detailed IP intelligence. BigDataCloud is used in security monitoring, fraud detection, and DDoS prevention workflows. The platform provides comprehensive IP data without authentication.

IP Geolocation · Speed · Accurate
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Bing Maps

Bing Maps

Bing Maps API is Microsoft's mapping and geolocation platform providing maps, geocoding, routing, and location intelligence for developers building location-aware applications. The Bing Maps API offers competitive coverage for Nigeria and Africa with interactive maps, turn-by-turn directions, and address validation. Nigerian developers use the Bing Maps API as an alternative to Google Maps with generous free tiers and seamless integration into Microsoft Azure and Office 365 ecosystems.

Maps · Locations · Routing
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CountryStateCity

CountryStateCity

CountryStateCity API provides a comprehensive, free database of countries, states, and cities worldwide with dedicated support for all 36 Nigerian states and over 800 local government areas. The CountryStateCity API enables developers to populate dropdown menus, validate addresses, and power location-based features without maintaining their own geographic database. Nigerian developers use the CountryStateCity API to build registration forms, shipping address fields, and location-based filtering for apps serving users across all Nigerian states.

Location Data · Countries · Cities
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Foursquare Places API

Foursquare Places API

Foursquare Places API provides rich venue data for millions of locations worldwide including restaurants, businesses, hotels, and points of interest in Nigeria. The Foursquare Places API delivers place details, user ratings, tips, photos, and category data for building location-aware applications. Nigerian developers use the Foursquare Places API to build restaurant finders, business directories, city guides, and check-in features for Nigerian cities and locations.

Places · Search · Reviews
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Geoapify

Geoapify

Geoapify API is a developer-friendly mapping and location platform providing geocoding, address autocomplete, routing, map tiles, and place search with generous free tiers. The Geoapify API is built on OpenStreetMap data and provides excellent coverage across Nigeria and Africa. Nigerian developers use the Geoapify API as a cost-effective alternative to Google Maps for geocoding Nigerian addresses, building route planners, and embedding interactive maps with 3,000 free API calls per day.

Geocoding · Maps · Location
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Geocod.io

Geocod.io

Geocod.io is a geocoding API providing address-to-coordinates conversion and reverse geocoding with high accuracy. The service includes address normalization, ZIP code lookup, and detailed location information. Geocod.io is used for location-based services, mapping applications, and address validation. The API provides batch processing and detailed geographic data with comprehensive coverage.

Geocoding · Addresses · Mapping
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GeoJS

GeoJS

GeoJS is a free geolocation API providing IP-based location information without authentication enabling quick geographic lookups. The service returns country, city, timezone, and coordinates from IP addresses enabling location-based features with zero setup complexity. GeoJS is ideal for personalizing content by visitor location, optimizing content delivery, and basic location detection. The service is free, simple to use, and requires no API keys enabling immediate integration.

IP Geolocation · No Auth · Location
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Geolocation API (Maps)

Geolocation API (Maps)

Geolocation APIs enable event venue mapping and location discovery. Services like Google Maps and OpenStreetMap provide venue information, directions, and location analytics. Features include venue search, directions, distance calculation. Essential for event location features.

geolocation · maps · event-venues
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Google Maps API

Google Maps API

Google Maps API is the world's most comprehensive mapping and location services platform, providing detailed maps, geocoding, routing, places search, and Street View for any location on Earth. The Google Maps API powers navigation, delivery tracking, store locators, and geospatial applications used by billions of people worldwide. Nigerian businesses and developers use the Google Maps API to build delivery tracking apps, store finders, logistics routing, and location-aware services that serve Nigerian addresses and roads with improving local data coverage.

Maps · Directions · Geocoding
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Google Places API

Google Places API

Google Places API is Google's comprehensive location database providing rich details on 200+ million places worldwide including Nigerian businesses, restaurants, landmarks, and points of interest. The Google Places API powers autocomplete address search, nearby place discovery, place details (hours, ratings, photos), and place reviews. Nigerian developers use the Google Places API to build store locators, address autocomplete for checkout forms, restaurant finders, and location search for all major Nigerian cities.

Places · Location · Search
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India Pincodes API

India Pincodes API

India Pincodes API provides pincode information for shipping zone validation and delivery area identification in India. The service enables accurate shipping calculations and delivery validation. Features include pincode lookup, city information, and delivery area details. Free tier available. Ideal for e-commerce businesses shipping within India. Critical for Indian shipping operations.

tracking · shipping · pincode
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IPinfo

IPinfo

IPinfo provides comprehensive IP address information including location, organization, and carrier data. The service returns detailed data about any IP address. Features include geolocation, ISP details, privacy detection, and abuse data. Freemium available. Essential for network applications and security.

ip-lookup · geolocation · network
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IPstack

IPstack

IPstack is an IP geolocation API providing geographic, connection, and security information about IP addresses. The service returns location data including country, city, latitude/longitude, timezone, and ASN enabling location-based services and fraud detection. IPstack is used for location-based personalization, content delivery optimization, fraud prevention, and security analysis. The API provides real-time lookups, batch processing, and historical data. Enterprises, security teams, and applications use IPstack for IP-based geolocation, network analysis, and fraud mitigation.

Geolocation · IP · Location
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JuheAPI Cellid Geolocation

JuheAPI Cellid Geolocation

JuheAPI Cellid Geolocation pinpoints geographic coordinates using cell tower signals (MCC, MNC, LAC, CID). The service provides location data based on cellular information. Features include cell tower triangulation, coordinate calculation, and location accuracy. Freemium available. Useful for mobile location services without GPS.

geolocation · cell-tower · location
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Nigeria Land Information System (LIRS)

Nigeria Land Information System (LIRS)

Nigerian Land Information and Registration System providing property records, land titles, geographic information, and spatial data for real estate and government services.

Land · Property · GIS
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OpenStreetMap Nominatim

OpenStreetMap Nominatim

OpenStreetMap Nominatim API is a completely free, open-source geocoding service that converts addresses to coordinates and coordinates to addresses using OpenStreetMap data. The Nominatim API covers all of Nigeria including rural areas, LGAs, and major cities with no API key required. Nigerian developers use the Nominatim API as a zero-cost alternative to Google Maps geocoding for address search, location lookup, and reverse geocoding in applications with budget constraints.

Places · Geocoding · Open Source
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PostalPinCode API

PostalPinCode API

PostalPinCode API provides free pincode and postal data for India Post — covering all Indian pincodes with associated post office names, district, state, and delivery type. The service requires no authentication and returns JSON data. It is an India-specific resource with no coverage of Nigerian or African postal codes.

tracking · pincode · location
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Prayer Times API

Prayer Times API

Prayer Times API by Aladhan provides accurate Islamic prayer time calculations for any location worldwide using established astronomical calculation methods. The Prayer Times API (Aladhan API) calculates Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha prayer times, and Qibla direction based on GPS coordinates or city name. Nigerian Islamic app developers use the Prayer Times API to build prayer reminder apps, mosque management systems, and Islamic calendar tools for Nigeria's Muslim-majority northern states and Muslim communities nationwide.

prayer-times · islamic · salah
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REST Countries API

REST Countries API

REST Countries API provides comprehensive country information including name, capital, population, area, currencies, languages, time zones, calling codes, flags, and regional data for all countries worldwide. It does NOT provide holiday data — that description was incorrect. Free and keyless. Nigerian developers use it for country selectors, currency lookups, and geographic data in registration forms and international apps.

public-holidays · country-data · calendar
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Smarty (Address Validation)

Smarty (Address Validation)

Smarty provides international address validation and verification API supporting 240+ countries. The service validates and standardizes addresses in real-time ensuring accuracy in address databases. Features include address parsing, postal code validation, city/state verification, and geocoding. Free tier provides 100 lookups monthly. Ideal for shipping, billing address validation, and international address standardization. Supports multiple address formats and languages.

address · validation · postcode
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Yelp Fusion

Yelp Fusion

Yelp Fusion API provides access to Yelp's business data including restaurant reviews, ratings, photos, hours, price ranges, and location data. Best suited for US, Canada, UK, Australia, and Western European markets where Yelp has strong coverage. Nigerian business coverage is very limited — Yelp does not operate as an active listing platform in Nigeria, making this unsuitable for Nigeria-specific dining or business discovery apps.