Nigeria, Feb. 28 -- The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has dismissed as false a viral message warning members of the public not to open an SMS link related to its "Operation Go Cashless" initiative.

In a statement issued on Friday evening, FAAN described it as "misinformation circulating in relation to SMS notifications" regarding the programme's commencement date.

According to the authority, a counter-message currently being shared advises recipients not to open the SMS link, alleging that it is a scam designed to drain bank accounts.

FAAN, however, said the claim is "false, misleading, and unfounded."

"The official SMS notification informing members of the public about the implementation of Operation Go Cashless is leg...