Travelers, get ready for smoother, safer journeys, authorities have said as the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is rolling out a nationwide cashless and contactless payment system at all airport payment points starting March 1, 2026.
Announced via X today, the move promises faster transactions, boosted security, and a hassle-free experience for passengers, says the promoters.
“Effective Date: March 1, 2026. Pick up your Go-Cashless card at all commercial offices and Access Gates nationwide,” FAAN urged.
This builds on ‘Operation Go Cashless,’ launched September 26, 2025, in partnership with Paystack. The system will phase out physical cash collections at key spots like access gates, car parks, and VIP/protocol lounges, ushering in a modern era for Nigeria’s airports, the statement argues.
FAAN, on September 30, 2025, commenced the implementation of the contactless payment system beginning with Lagos and Abuja.
The federal government had prohibited ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) from collecting physical cash for revenue transactions, citing persistent violations of e-payment and treasury single account (TSA) policies.
In a directive, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, the accountant-general of the federation (AGF), expressed concern over continued physical cash collection at revenue points despite guidelines contained in earlier circulars.
“In view of the above, it is hereby directed that collections and/or acceptance of physical cash (in Naira or other currencies) for all revenues due to Federal Government is strictly prohibited,” Ogunjimi said.
“All revenue collections, for and on behalf of the Federal Government must be made via electronic processing.”
To ensure compliance, the accountant-general directed MDAs to sensitise staff and the public, and display notices indicating “no physical cash receipt/no cash payment” at all revenue collection points.
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