The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has announced that all payments at its revenue points, including airport access gates, car parks, VIP, and protocol lounges, will go cashless starting September 29, 2025.
This move is part of FAAN’s effort to modernize airport operations and align with global digital trends.
FAAN has partnered with Paystack to introduce a contactless payment solution, dubbed “Operation Go Cashless”, at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The initiative aims to enhance efficiency, improve revenue assurance, and deliver a better customer experience at Nigerian airports.
According to FAAN, the cashless policy responds to the growing demand for safe, modern, and transparent payment systems. “This initiative responds to the growing demand for safe, modern, and transparent payment systems while ensuring Nigeria’s airports remain aligned with global digital trends,” the agency stated.
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. Passengers can obtain a FAAN Go Cashless Card at any airport access gate in Lagos and Abuja, which can be activated and funded online.
The cashless payment system is expected to improve efficiency, strengthen revenue assurance, and enhance the overall customer experience at Nigerian airports. FAAN remains committed to continuous improvement and will expand this cashless policy to other airports nationwide in phases.
The new system is set to go live on September 29, 2025, at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. By reducing reliance on cash, FAAN aims to deliver a better customer experience and improve revenue assurance.
