Keyamo Orders Airports To Resume Hybrid Cash And Electronic Payments From March 13
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development has ordered the return of a hybrid payment system at all airport access gates across Nigeria, following the suspension of the full cashless system that caused major traffic jams. Effective Friday, March 13, 2026, both cash and electronic payments will be accepted at airport entrances nationwide. The decision came after a review meeting between the minister, officials of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), and senior ministry staff to assess the challenges faced during the initial rollout of the cashless system. The fully cashless system had earlier been suspended by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu after it led to congestion at several airports. Looking ahead, the ministry plans to work with concessionaires to implement a fully automated electronic payment system at all airport gates, aiming to eventually phase out cash entirely. Motorists who already have FAAN Go Cashless Cards can continue using them, while other electronic payment options, including POS terminals and approved digital channels, will remain available. The minister encouraged travelers and road users to obtain and use the FAAN Go Cashless Card as the authority continues to refine the system. He emphasized that the directive restores the previous gate payment arrangement while paving the way for a fully automated system across Nigeria’s airports.
