Nigerian consulate in New York to start charging $2.50 per min to call them
log on to their site... Nigeriahouse.com Is this OK?

http://www.gistyinka.com/2013/02/nigerian-consulate-in-ny-to-start.html

gistyinka: Nigerian consulate in New York to start charging $2.50 per min to call them
log on to their site... Nigeriahouse.com Is this OK?

http://www.gistyinka.com/2013/02/nigerian-consulate-in-ny-to-start.html

Na wa. Times are hard. lol.

When I needed to reach the Consulate sometime in 2010 the phone number wasn't working (and others I met at the embassy also remarked the same). I just tried the line now and someone actually picked up after one ring - perhaps things are getting better.

Honestly, I would pay $2.50 if it meant I got soild, credible information (and not different stories from different workers) and didn't have to waste my time navigating an 'un-user friendly website (seems they've updated it a bit too) or driving 5 hrs to manhattan, I would pay. I'd like to see how they will charge and make sure there are no billing errors or fraud with this phone line.

^all that said, I think there's no need for this if the website was revamped, you would quickly be able to answer FAQ without having to call - especially since you MUST do your application online BEFORE going to the consulate. You shouldn't have to charge for basic information you can easily capture online, but perhaps we prefer to do things the hard way.

They always get things wrong and money is often the motive behind every EFFECTIVE services. Yet expected those in diaspora to come and fix their fk up. What stops them from placing comprehensive FAQs drawn from surveys on their website? Kai!