President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate suspension of the policy after days of crippling congestion at airport gates nationwide.
The directive comes barely four days after the rollout of the cashless system, which was meant to modernise transactions but instead triggered massive gridlock, leaving passengers stranded and motorists trapped for hours.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of confusion as drivers struggled to make payments electronically, causing long queues that stretched far beyond airport entrances. Flights were nearly missed, tempers flared, and operations slowed to a crawl.
With public outrage mounting, the President stepped in, halting the policy and demanding a review.
For now, normal payment methods are expected to resume as authorities work to untangle the mess.
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