The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has introduced that money will not be accepted at any of its pay factors, together with entry gates, automotive parks, and government lounges, beginning Sunday, March 1.
The disclosure was contained in a press release from FAAN on Friday.
The transfer kinds a part of FAAN’s “Go Cashless” initiative, which goals to make all airport transactions sooner, safer, and totally digital.
In keeping with the assertion, all passengers and airport guests are required to make funds digitally at FAAN-controlled airports. This contains entry via entry gates, parking charges at automotive parks, and costs for government and VIP lounge providers.
FAAN emphasised that the initiative aligns with the directive of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to encourage cashless transactions throughout public providers.
Passengers or guests with inquiries can go to any FAAN data desk on the airports or entry additional particulars on the official FAAN web site, www.faan.ng.
FAAN had earlier launched the preliminary part of contactless funds in September 2025 at Murtala Muhammed Worldwide Airport (MMIA), Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe Worldwide Airport (NAIA), Abuja.
The early rollout aimed to part out money at key FAAN income factors, together with entry gates, automotive parks, and VIP/protocol lounges, whereas making ready for nationwide adoption.
The initiative, branded “Operation Go Cashless,” is in partnership with Paystack, a number one digital funds firm.
The partnership with Paystack supplied contactless terminals at entry gates, automotive parks, and lounges, with funds processed immediately through NFC-enabled playing cards.
The system eliminates human dealing with of money, lowering alternatives for leakages and dashing up passenger move.
The cashless system is predicted to enhance service high quality considerably in these high-traffic areas.
