By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it has concluded investigations into the high airfares charged by airlines during the 2025 Yuletide period and may mandate operators to refund passengers for excess charges. The Executive Vice Chairman of the commission, Tunji Bello, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents on…
By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria’s airports will begin operating a hybrid payment system at access gates from Thursday, March 13, following the suspension of the fully cashless arrangement that caused traffic congestion at several airports across the country. The new system, introduced by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), will allow motorists to pay gate…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate suspension of the newly introduced cashless payment system at airports following widespread traffic gridlock and delays experienced by travellers across the country. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed the directive after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by the…
…As Abuja airport registers 10,000 ‘Go Cashless’ cards By Seun Ibiyemi Frustration mounted at major airport access roads on Tuesday as desperate air travelers reportedly abandoned their vehicles in a bid to beat heavy traffic triggered by the implementation of a new cashless tollgate policy. The policy, introduced to promote seamless electronic payments and reduce…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has pledged strict enforcement of electronic payment systems across airports nationwide as part of efforts to eliminate revenue leakages and improve transparency. Kuku made the commitment while speaking to journalists after appearing before the House of Representatives Committee…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the cessation of all cash transactions across its operations nationwide, effective February 29, 2026, in compliance with the Federal Government’s cashless policy directive. The decision, which received approval from the Federal Executive Council, mandates that all financial and business transactions conducted by the agency be processed…
