RismadarVoice Reporters, August 20, 2026
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has clarified that Uber, Bolt and other e-hailing services have not been banned from operating at Nigerian airports.
FAAN said its ongoing engagement with e-hailing operators was aimed at developing an operational framework that would ensure passenger safety, security and orderly movement within airport premises.
The clarification was contained in a statement issued by the authority on Thursday.
FAAN said its position was not intended to restrict passengers’ access to transportation services or undermine the role of e-hailing companies in providing mobility for air travellers.
The authority explained that airports are highly regulated environments and that commercial transport operators must work within a system that enables proper identification and accountability of drivers and vehicles.
The statement followed reports and public concerns over restrictions affecting e-hailing services at some FAAN-managed airports, including Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
FAAN also addressed concerns surrounding the Airport Car Hire Rank Management System, known as ACHRAMS, which was introduced to modernise ground transportation services at airports, improve passenger safety and support cashless transactions.
The authority stressed that ACHRAMS was not created to compete with Uber, Bolt or other e-hailing platforms.
According to FAAN, the system is primarily designed to provide operational visibility and tracking of commercial transportation activities within airports, while also supporting the management of applicable airport charges.
The authority said it had identified challenges associated with commercial transport operations around airport facilities, including passenger solicitation and touting.
FAAN said these concerns prompted the need for a structured system to regulate commercial transportation activities and improve accountability.
The authority disclosed that it was engaging e-hailing companies to develop a mutually acceptable framework that would preserve the convenience offered by the platforms while addressing security, safety and passenger-experience concerns.
FAAN urged the public not to interpret the ongoing discussions as a blanket prohibition of e-hailing services at Nigerian airports.
It acknowledged that some passengers may have experienced inconvenience during the ongoing process and said it was working to resolve the outstanding issues as quickly as possible.
The authority said the discussions were focused on ensuring passenger safety, improving operational visibility, strengthening accountability and properly managing vehicle pick-up arrangements within airport premises.
FAAN expressed confidence that an agreement with the affected operators would be reached soon.
It reaffirmed its commitment to working with Uber, Bolt and other mobility providers to ensure that passengers continue to have access to safe, convenient and reliable transportation services at Nigerian airports.
