The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the launch of ‘operation go cashless’, a contactless and cashless payment system.
The initiative was launched in collaboration with Paystack, FAAN said in a statement on Thursday.
The payment system is expected to be deployed from September 29 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
“Effective September 29, 2025, all payments at FAAN’s revenue points, including airport Access Gates, Car Parks, FAAN VIP and Protocol Lounges will go cashless which means we will be phasing out the collection of cash at these points,” the statement reads.
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“Travelers and airport users will now enjoy fast and seamless services by using a secure contactless payment option.”
The authority said the move is in response to increasing demand for secure, modern, and transparent payment systems and part of efforts to keep Nigeria’s airports in step with global digital standards.
By reducing reliance on cash, FAAN said it aims to enhance efficiency, improve revenue assurance, and deliver a better customer experience at airports.
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“To ease the transition, trained brand ambassadors have been deployed at access gates and around the terminals to guide users, assist with onboarding, provide demonstrations, and answer questions they may have,” the authority said.
“In addition, passengers can obtain a FAAN Go Cashless Card at any airport access gate in Lagos and Abuja. After collection, users are encouraged to activate and fund their cards immediately by visiting www.gocashless.faan.gov.ng.”
The FAAN reaffirmed its commitment to continuous improvement, adding that the cashless policy will be rolled out in phases across other airports nationwide.
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