FAAN commence cashless payment system at Lagos, Abuja airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has commenced cashless payments for all Lagos and Abuja airport transactions.

The scheme, developed in partnership with Paystack, will replace cash payments with a seamless, contactless payment system beginning at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

Effective from 29 September 2025, all payments at FAAN’s designated revenue points — including access gates, car parks, VIP and protocol lounges – will be strictly cashless. This means cash collections will be phased out at these locations, with travellers and other airport users required to make payments through secure digital options.

In its announcement, FAAN explained that the initiative is a response to the growing demand for modern, transparent, and reliable payment systems.

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By reducing dependence on cash, the authority said it aims to increase operational efficiency, strengthen revenue assurance, and enhance the overall customer experience at Nigerian airports.

To facilitate the transition, FAAN has deployed trained brand ambassadors at entry gates and payment terminals in both Lagos and Abuja airports. These ambassadors will provide guidance to users, help with onboarding, demonstrate the new system, and address any concerns.

Passengers can also access the new service through a dedicated FAAN Go Cashless Card, available at airport access gates in Lagos and Abuja. Once obtained, users are encouraged to activate and fund their cards immediately by visiting www.gocashless.faan.gov.ng.

FAAN assured that this is the first phase of a broader national roll-out. Over time, the cashless system will be extended to airports across the country, in line with the authority’s goal of aligning Nigerian airports with global digital payment trends.

The authority assured of its commitment to continuous improvement and urged passengers to take advantage of the support services provided.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.