**FAAN's Gate Payment System to Get a New Twist** In a move aimed at easing traffic congestion at Nigeria's airports, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, has ordered an immediate change to the airport gate hybrid payment system. This decision follows a meeting between Keyamo and officials of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and senior personnel of the ministry. According to sources close to the ministry, the new system will allow motorists to pay using both cash and electronic payment options at airport access gates. This development comes after the suspension of the full cashless "Access Gate Payment System", which was halted recently due to complaints about traffic congestion at airport entry points. Keyamo explained that the ministry has decided to engage concessionaires to introduce a fully automated electronic system at all airport access gates to eliminate cash payments entirely. However, in the meantime, the hybrid payment system will resume at all airport access gates from this Friday. Motorists who already have the FAAN Go Cashless Cards can continue to use them until further notice. Other electronic payment options, including POS terminals and approved digital channels, will also remain available. Keyamo urged members of the public and motorists to obtain and make use of the FAAN Go Cashless Card, as the authority works to strengthen and fully optimise the cashless payment system. He noted that the decision temporarily restores the previous access gate payment arrangement while efforts continue to establish a fully automated electronic system at airport entry points nationwide. With this new development, motorists can expect a smoother experience at Nigeria's airports, as they will have the option to choose between cash and electronic payment options. As the country's aviation sector continues to grow, this move is seen as a step in the right direction to improve the overall experience for travelers.