Don't send money to Nigeria for any reason. You should be smarter than this. Argh!
Ouch!!
I have not, nor do I intend to send money to Nigeria. My questions were simply to enable me to better advise my Mum. I know many in here claim to be talking about a friend or whatever when they pose questions to forum members, but the difference here is that I am being honest! Mum is almost 60 years old, I am certainly not in any postion to be telling her what to do, out of respect for her age and the fact that she is my Mum. I just wanted to arm myself with some education about BTA, so that I can then advise her based on fact, not mere assumption.
BTA - Basic travelling (or is it travellers') allowance: naija banks issue travellers' cheques to cover expenses (hotel, feeding etc.) to an intending traveller - not sure what the max. is now but used to be about $US 2,000. BTA stamp is made on the passport with date, so u cannot get more than the limit.
PS - be careful, read Seun's comments.
Thank you, Ugwumba.
I'll pass this information to Mum immediately.
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