The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says all payments at its revenue points will go cashless and contactless from Monday, September 29, 2025, beginning with the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
Gatekeepers News reports that the policy, tagged Operation Go Cashless, covers payments at airport access gates, car parks, FAAN VIP and protocol lounges.
The Authority announced the rollout in a statement on its official X handle on Thursday, saying the move—developed in partnership with Paystack—is designed to boost efficiency, strengthen revenue assurance, and provide passengers with faster, seamless services.
“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. Travelers and airport users will now enjoy fast and seamless services by using a secure contactless payment option,” the statement read.
How it works
• Trained brand ambassadors will be stationed at access points and terminals to guide passengers and demonstrate how to use the new payment system.
• Passengers can obtain a FAAN Go Cashless Card at any access gate in Lagos and Abuja. The card can be activated and funded online via www.gocashless.faan.gov.ng.
• The cashless policy will later be expanded to other airports nationwide in phases.
Travellers needing assistance can call 0700-CBS-FAAN (0700-227-3226) or email gocashlesssupport@faan.gov.ng.
Why Lagos and Abuja first
FAAN manages 23 airports across the country, including five international airports that handle more than 18 million passengers annually.
• In 2024, MMIA alone processed over 16 million passengers, while Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport handled about 5 million.
• The two busiest hubs were therefore chosen as the starting point for the nationwide rollout.
