Bizibi:
just keep quiet!! Nairaland and empty heads.

During Yar adua administration it wasn't 90% northerners. Even during gej admin northerners still got jobs..... This forum never changes,still the same old nonsense here.

Whatever makes you sleep at night darling

MarvelJ:
Only those with sense will stay in their county
Including una presido!

Stay in one place and make good use of your opportunities.

;(modified)
Someone telling me how its only northerners benefit from recruitments. As at 2013 only 5% of northerners work in the aviation industry.

Whoever knows abuja from 93-99 knows that whoever rules the country have his/her people in govt. i dont want to hear about nonsense discussions concerning how the president is nepotic. When it was yaradua - most vehicles in abuja were katsina plates. When it was jonathan it was mostly SS/SE PLATES. So please dont come with that bull of nepotism in nigeria. We all benefited from “connection” one way or the other.

To say the least, getting food at canteen in school always have its “connect” too.

And now that Buhari is in power, we have been seeing Nigerien plates.

Do one need covid test result to travel to Cotonou?

Psalmistproject:
The gang up is only beginning.

When you shut border against them what were you thinking?

I pity the poor masses that always suffer either ways

The gang up has always been there and not just limited to West Africa, it’s just that Nigerians are ignorant of it. Gang up isn’t about border closure; it’s about resentment of Nigeria and for Nigerians being better than they are. It’s a flaw in the black character (crab mentality) that Nigerians seem to generally lack and why I’m hopeful about Nigerians and why I like Nigerians. The “Gang Up” would be nothing and the gangs would suffer for it in the end was Nigeria and Nigerians aware of what’s going on and attributed the real reasons for it rather than play hard and fast politics. In addition, they would suffer were Nigerians a grudgefull and resentful people. I'm a grudging type; I offend no one but will not tolerate offences against my person especially if that offence is visited upon me, like it is on Nigerians, from a place of jealousy. If Nigerians were like me there'd be hell to pay, West Africa would suffer. From what I’ve come to learn, I’m not a fan of Africans and Africans are not the innocents put-upon by the world. Nigeria is the only good thing in Africa as far as I can see.


Jamaican elders used to say, "Black noh good", and as an ardent Pan Africanist, i was resentful of that but I’ve come to see that they were right. Africans/blacks are possibly where they are today due to being as unpleasant, cruel and horrible as the rest of the world’s peoples’ but exceptionally back-stabbing types. And as long as Nigeria refuses to face front, put Nigerians first (don’t built rail line to Niger Republic, don’t build road to Cameroon, lock the borders tighter) look after Nigeria’s interest and forget Africa, Nigeria will be pull down by a racist world and Africa helping them. Look at Dubai, if not for knowing how Africa secretly resents Nigeria, would they act unfairly towards Nigeria and expect applause? If Nigeria were a country that harbours resentments would the Emirates go unpunished time and again after humiliating Nigeria which further emboldens them? Nigerians benefit Dubai, Dubai does not befit Nigeria.

Are you traveling or planning a holiday package. i am that travels guy you should be talking to.
Visas, Flights tickets, airport transfers, attractions, travel insurance, et.c.
Send your inquiries my way, i will be happy to help( all other travels, excluding dubai).
Cheers.

Please I need you to educate me better on this, I've been trying to message you but seems you're not getting my message, kindly drop your WhatsApp number so I can reach out to you.
Thank you.

seunny4lif:

With S/Leone passport
You a visa with Nigeria passport but with S/Leone passport
no visa needed
no transit Visa needed to use Lisbon airport.

Hw far, you don chat am for WhatsApp? I need him to educate me better on the Bahamas move via Sierra Leone but he's not replying.

austinelex:
bro pls can i chat you on WhatsApp

latest90:
Hw far, you don chat am for WhatsApp? I need him to educate me better on the Bahamas move via Sierra Leone but he's not replying.

not replying too

Thanks for the update brother, I genuinely appreciate.

austinelex:
not replying too

travelwaka:
My funny experience at Cotonou International Airport
It is no more news that for some months, Nigerians can not travel to Dubai directly from Nigeria. This because of the issues between Emirate Airline, the Nigerian and the UAE government.

In the last few months, travelling to Dubai from Nigeria which used to be very easy has all of a sudden become a nightmare. To go on this trip, you will have to go through other countries and one of the easiest being Ghana and the Republic of Benin. This is because the two countries are our closest neighbours.

I have read several stories about different issues people have had in the Republic of Benin and Ghana. One of the popular stories was shared by Derende here https://www.nairaland.com/6544747/30-days-sojourn-through-cotonou
Sometimes this month, A client contacted me to help him process a three months Dubai visa and also to plan his itinerary to Dubai via Benin republic. I processed the Dubai visa, booked the flight, then we headed straight to the Republic of Benin. I think he just got a sweet offer in Dubai.

To cut a long story short, on his travel date, we got to Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport. The Benin Airport is less rowdy, less congested and looking well maintained. That was when I got the shocks of my life. Firstly, the majority of the people going to Dubai from the Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport were Nigerians.

As we were driving into the car park, I realize most of the people doing bureau de change are Nigerians. We changed some money and headed straight to the departure. I met lots of Nigerians at the waiting area. You will almost think it is another branch of Murtala Muhammed International airport located in Lagos. Then the worst happened, as we were heading in, we saw 4 Nigerians coming out, at first I thought they were coming back. Only to get to the queue and we were told they were denied boarding. I got more curious, on further investigation, I later got to know that they backdated the date they got in, not knowing that The republic of Benin had changed their stamp. Unfortunate for them, they backdated with the new stamp.

I also saw another Nigerian who was arrested at the airport because he was trying to board with a fake visa. I can not believe someone would try to do that. I think the person he paid gave him a fake visa. He got locked up for some days. This is really painful.
Then the last set of Nigerians that were rejected either have damaged passports or International passport with a picture that is not clear. The last sets of Nigerians that got denied were people who got late to the checking point.
Here are the major reasons why you could get denied boarding at the Cotonou Airport.

Reasons for the rejection
1. Damaged passport: Any passport with stains, a picture that is not clear, damaged on any part of the data page is automatic rejection.

2. Fake visa: Please always try to confirm the validity of your passport. There was a passport that I saw which the user had mark on its left eye, she was rejected. Some one claim they are rejecting it on purpose just to frustrate Nigerians. LOL

3. Fake stamp: Please ensure you always stamp at the border, do not pay touts to stamp for you.

4. Backdated stamp: YOu are supposed to spend two weeks minimum at the Cotonou Airport before you are allowed to travel.

5. Expired covid 19 test: Please ensure you do your Covid 19 test on time so you can get the result on time.


Things to note when visiting Dubai through the Republic of Benin
1. you must spend a minimum of 2 weeks in the Republic of Benin
2. To be on the safe side, Make sure you stamp in Seme border rather than Idiroko border, I heard so many people are having issues at Idiroko when they arrive in Dubai.
3. Confirm your Visa validity online.
4. Get to the airport at least three hours before your flight
5. Do a VIP covid 19 test. You will get your result the same day.
6. If you can get an agent that is familiar with the route to help you out. It will save you lots of money in the long run.
7. Please get familiar with their currency , read more here about their currency here https://www.nairaland.com/6553232/comparing-nigerian-naira-benin-republic


Please ensure you follow all Covid 19 protocols, please try to do the right thing because once you are caught they will ensure you face the law. Have you had a similar experience? Please share below.

https://www.travelwaka.com/what-nigerians-travelling-to-dubai-through-cotonou-go-through/

this is nice...but bro which do u feel is cheaper between the Ghana and Benin route ...I am trying to save cost...

Benin is cheaper and flexible cos for Ghana you'd have to go through air while benin is through road.

EmmySparky:
this is nice...but bro which do u feel is cheaper between the Ghana and Benin route ...I am trying to save cost...

travelwaka:
Benin is cheaper and flexible cos for Ghana you'd have to go through air while benin is through road.

Ok bro...thanks...