FAAN denies scam claims on airport cashless payment plan
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- •FAAN announced four payment options for airport transactions on March 3, 2026.
- •Abuja airport registered 10,000 Go Cashless cards as part of the cashless initiative by March 3, 2026.
- •The cashless payment system caused vehicular traffic paralysis and flight delays at Lagos airport starting March 2, 2026.
- •Minister Festus Keyamo apologized for gridlock at toll gates caused by the cashless policy on March 2, 2026.
- •FAAN publicly rejected claims that the cashless system is connected to any scam as of early March 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If FAAN improves the cashless system's efficiency and communication then traveler confidence and airport traffic flow in Nigeria will likely improve, reducing delays and complaints.
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