Tag: #FAAN
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FAAN TO LAUNCH HYBRID PAYMENT SYSTEM AT AIRPORTS
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has ordered a hybrid payment system at all Nigerian airport access gates starting Friday. The move allows both cash and card payments, following the suspension of the fully cashless system due to traffic gridlocks. Keyamo said motorists with FAAN Go Cashless Cards can continue using them,…
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FAAN INTRODUCES HYBRID TOLL PAYMENT AFTER AIRPORT TRAFFIC CHAOS
After long traffic queues frustrated travellers at airport toll gates, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has temporarily adopted a hybrid payment system allowing both cash and digital payments. The decision follows a directive from Bola Tinubu after the full rollout of the cashless toll policy triggered major gridlocks, especially at airport entrances in Lagos.…
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NAIA GOES CASHLESS: 10,000 USERS REGISTER “GO CASHLESS” CARDS
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) in Abuja is now fully cashless, and over 10,000 “Go Cashless” cards have been registered since the rollout began, says Airport Manager Ahmed Danjuma. The move caused some temporary gridlocks at toll gates on Monday and Tuesday as passengers adjusted to the new system. Danjuma explained that registration started back…
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SENATE: MMIA TERMINAL FIRE PROBE STILL ONGOING
Lawmakers say it’s too early to speculate as investigations continue into the Feb. 23 airport fire. The Senate Committee on Aviation has dismissed speculation surrounding the fire outbreak at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Terminal One, stressing that investigations are still ongoing. Committee Chairman, Dr. Buhari Abdulfatai, made the clarification during an inspection of the…
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FAAN, CARGO AGENTS AGREE ON ₦15/KG CHARGE AT LAGOS AIRPORT
Dialogue ends protest as MMIA cargo operations get new tariff. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and cargo agents at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, have agreed on a ₦15 per kilogramme cargo charge, ending days of tension over tariff hikes. FAAN announced the deal in a statement signed by its Director of…
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NIGERIA DEPLOYS ELECTRIC VEHICLES TO MODERNISE ABUJA AIRPORT
FAAN goes green with shuttles and sedans to boost efficiency and cut emissions The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has officially deployed 10 electric shuttle buses and 20 electric sedans at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) to enhance operational efficiency and passenger experience. FAAN Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, said the move is part of ongoing…
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FAAN CONDUCTS CRUCIAL DISASTER SIMULATION AT Nnamdi AZIKIWE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO ENSURE SAFETY READINESS
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) carried out a mandatory disaster emergency simulation exercise on Thursday at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. This critical drill aimed to test and improve the airport’s response capabilities to major aviation disasters. Ahmed Danjuma, FAAN’s Regional General Manager for North Central, described the exercise as “fantastic,” praising…
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FAAN LAUNCHES CONTACTLESS PAYMENT SYSTEM TO TRIPLE AIRPORT REVENUE
Nigeria’s airports go cashless to boost transparency, efficiency, and customer convenience. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has introduced a contactless payment system at Lagos and Abuja airports under the “Operation Go Cashless” initiative, aiming to triple revenue by reducing cash handling. MD Olubunmi Kuku said this move ensures every naira due is accounted…
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FAAN LAUNCHES CASHLESS PAYMENT AT LAGOS AND ABUJA AIRPORTS
Nigerian airports go digital with faster, safer cashless payments starting Sept. 29. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), in partnership with Paystack, will roll out “Operation Go Cashless” at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, from September 29. All payments at access gates, car parks, VIP lounges, and protocol…
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FAAN MD CONGRATULATES FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU ON 65TH BIRTHDAY
Celebrating a life of service, compassion, and transformative leadership. Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, MD of FAAN, praised First Lady Oluremi Tinubu for her Renewed Hope Initiative and dedication to empowering Nigerians. Kuku highlighted her impact on women, youth, and education and wished her good health and strength to continue her nation-building efforts.
