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Nobody clicks a yeye link. This is 2018

Homeboiy:
It will still not stop them from cheating

Don't allow me to hit you!

Corrinthians:
What does Uyo need another stadium for?

Another WHITE ELEPHANT question. ..abeg read again.

There is no ANOTHER

Specialist900:
in which Nigeria?

lol. ..abeg be serious nah

VonTrapp:
There's nothing wrong with that joor. Is there anything like easter in the Bible?

But there's something like seaport. ..smh

Silver2010:
That's a lot, AroOkigbo. I really appreciate the clarification. I found this link.... https://evisaforms.state.gov/acs/default.asp?postcode=LGS&appcode=1

Is this the right one for booking notarization appointment?

Thanks

Didn't use the notary option. ..not sure of the exact link.
Those who have used this option should pls help Silver2010

No reasonable person wants to continue to be associated with the APC. In simple terms, the APC is pure evil!

But do not be deceived, it's about 2019. ..it has nothing to do with the love for his people.

CSTR1002:
Maybe I expect too much from Lagos and Nigeria.

Exactly. ..when we say things are bad, believe me, they are really bad. Partisan politics and tribalism have made us to continue to deceive ourselves.
Lagos is even trying. The federal level is even worse!

solutionist:
Wow. This is how bad things have gotten in Nigeria. We now expect our rulers to steal public funds, so long as they build something. What a national tragedy.

"How it is" is different from "how it should be".
This is reality on ground unless we want to continue to deceive ourselves.
Again, slowly we'll get there someday.

Esejojo:
I must say this is a beautiful project. I hope the can maintain it.

Now, to answer your question. Well, as for me, and looking at the photos, all I see are the building and interlocking tiles.

So, the main cost will be on the building and the interiors. If I was to quote to build this bus terminal, I will quote N100million.

However, any government contractor that wish to win such a contract should also include in his quotes monies for kickbacks and bribes.

So, at the end of the day, such a project might turn out to cost tax payers about N5billion.

This is the very sad reality in Naija.

Good contribution but that's the level we are at the moment. We'll get there someday. ..let's appreciate the fact that there's a visible project despite the associated stealing. It's still better than stealing everything. ..check most states. ..no such people oriented projects.

Eko o ni baje!
Congratulations, Lagosians.

Buhari, you see your life? When will you commission a useful federal government project?

femi4:
You are not permitted to drive in Nigeria unless you are 18

May not have happened in Nigeria. ..the law applies in most countries though.

Silver2010:
Hello Everyone, Pls can someone explain the whole notarisation process. DH will not be here when LO arrives and I understand I need his consent to process US Passport for baby. Also, with VOA do I still need to process a Nigerian passport here or will the US passport suffice?

Yes, you need to have the notarized document to be able to process a US passport for LO if DH won't be around.
DH will need to fill the form, schedule and take it to the embassy in Lagos or Abuja to get it notarized. After this, he couriers it to you sharply.
The VOA is for those without Nigerian passport. If you are able to process the Nigerian passport in the US for LO, you don't need VOA approval.

Spatz81:
Please what is the application procedure? what documents are required?
Thanks.

FYI
https://immigration.gov.ng/visa-on-arrival/

tishat:
I wrote an application to Nig immigration on VOA,i got a response that says "Received".

Is that the only response i should get or should i expect another with approval.

Someone please respond.

You are on track. ..very informal and unprofessional response!
Be patient and await a more formal communication which will have the VOA approval letter attached.

Violetdaisy:
My husband's passport would expire September 17 and he intends traveling from July to September 8 for vacation.Would that be a problem?He has a valid visa
Thanks

He's good to go

Violetdaisy:
Please what are my chances?The visa I intend renewing is a two year B1/B2 visa which I didn't use,its my second visa though. I got those two visas as a single lady with my father as sponsor,want to indicate that I am married and my husband would be my sponsor. Ihope to renew via Dropbox,no interview.

Going by your submissions, you are likely going to be called for a physical interview:
You are now married.
You are requesting a B2 for childbirth.
Sponsor has changed.
Instead of possibly wasting time (should you be called for interview), better schedule one.

Rashduct4luv:
This is lovely! But fixing exams on our religious periods should be forbidden henceforth! This should never happen again.

Everyday is "religious period" (whatever dat means). It's good the adjustment was on the time not on the date.

Biodun1234:
Please which email address do i send email to for visa on arrival. Please which documents are needed for visa on arrival and what is the amount to be paid for visa on arrival and which office at the airport would it be paid. Thanks

You need to do some reading here:

https://immigration.gov.ng/visa-on-arrival/

Copy and paste or click on the link above in your browser and do the needful

Silver2010:
Hello All, I'm new to nairaland so following up on all the conversations has been overwhelming. I'm currently in the U.S to have my baby. I applied for drop box (b1/b2) and got my visa in January. travelled late Feb at about 32wks. At POE I was sent to secondary inspection and the stamped a May 1st return date which is approx 1 week after my EDD. They asked if i told them at the interview that i was coming to give birth, i said no, didnt have an interview. They seem shocked at first and had never heard of drop box. I'm sure I can't travel with a 1 week old newborn. I'm really confused. my original return trip is mid May. Pls I need your urgent advice. Thanks.

Come back and go again immediately afterwards

ALADE4J2:
DW has neither gotten an acknowledgment email nor VOA letter up till now. Also, none of the people she knows that applied for VOA last week got any. Why can’t anything work seamlessly in this country? Have you gotten the letter now?

I got the approval email this evening.

ozymes:
When is your travelling date? Have you gotten now?

Yes, I saw the approval email this evening.
March 30.
Thanks. ..even though I'd bookmarked page 61 (to contact you) if I don't get it by the 20th. ..lol

Pls confirm that a hard copy is required for presentation upon arrival. Any other requirement(s).

ALADE4J2:
Hi Mamas and Papas, DW applied for VOA on Thursday, but she has not gotten any acknowledgement email or letter up till now. Pls has anybody ever gotten VOA letter without the acknowledgment email?

I applied for VOA on Monday and got the acknowledgement on Wednesday.
Yet to get the approval till now though.
Some peeps got their VOAs in 2 days. I wonder what determines the wide discrepancies.

Momo13:
I also had my baby in Virginia in 2016..BC came in the mail exactly 2 weeks.

By mail? Is it the BC or SSN?
How did it come by mail. ..tot it's same process of pay and get a printout.

Jasmine08:
Hello everyone. Please I need the US embassy email address to send change of intent letter to.

URGENT PLS!!

It's been said and confirmed that the change of intent letter is no longer valid. .so no urgency!
Yet if you want to go ahead, do so via your profile. See the option dat reads "send abi give abi provide" feedback.

AmyGod:
Hi goobyparks,

Please, I had my baby 2 weeks ago in Virginia and is yet to get his birth certificate, was told it takes 4 to 6 weeks to get.

I have only 2 weeks more before returning to Naija. Please, how did you process your baby's birth certificate in less than 3 weeks?

Same thing they told us in LA until someone suggested I call the county's department of public health to know when if it's ready. I did on the 5th day and it was ready. Had to find my way to downtown office to pay and collect it.
What I'm saying in essence is dat you need not wait dat long. Start calling in earnest. ..
Good luck!

Brownshoogah:
So thanks to everyone... I got to LA about 12days ago.

I got my tourist visa last year February in Lagos( I just returned from a trip to LA a month b4 I applied), only question I was asked at that interview was if I was going back to LA and I said yes. I was suppose to go for the summer break but then I found out I was pregnant in July... too sick to function so canceled the trip. I stay in Port harcourt and didn't have energy to travel just to reapply for medical visa, so I decided to arm myself with money, paperwork and the truth.

Booked my ticket with virgin altantic, got doctors correspondence, booked accommodation with airbnb, bank statement and all. Travel day came and I didn't know Lagosians like Love.... I was stuck in this miserable traffic on Valentine's day, 20mins journey turned 2hrs and I missed my flight...( if u intend using virgin better go early those guys do not joke with time as well). I just jejely went to their office and paid 300dollars to reschedule I and my toddler for the next day... BTW how come nobody mentioned that no more customs searching bags anymore, no more palm oil cannot go...anything for us custom guys.. Thank God.


Onboard Lagos leg, food was great..made for Nigerians.
Got to London, went to immigration.... showed them my belly nd I entered fast track line, the guy asked for visa.. told him I didn't have but I understand it is at his discretion to let me in... He flips through looks and shows his supervisor, asked me what i was going to do in America, I said childbirth... asked if i informed the US embassy and i said yes. He stamps me in for a day.. I took a cab to the hotel and rested well, there are buses going there though but I didn't have energy to wait because of my toddler.
2nd leg of the trip... as i boarded, i entered the toiler and changed to my Pyjamas trousers and compressio
socks , I was super comfortable... food was not nice at all... my toddler child meal was not available because I changed our date I guess.... my boy and I starved quietly (my advice.. buy snacks at the airport b4 u board) BTW I am not a picky eater..
We got to LA... I was the last to leave the aircraft... last on the line as well... line moved fast and I used the machine... declared food as well and i was sent to the CBP..
CBP... Passport please
I passed it to him
CBP: How long are you here for?
56days
CBP... Why are you here?
Visit family and have my baby
CBP: why America?
my brain froze and I asked him to repeat himself... He did and I said healthcare and Dual citizenship. (already saw him rolling his eyes at healthcare but when I add citizenship.. He nodded and relaxed)
Then a younger black American officer walks towards me and says have u made all ur arrangements.... I said Yes and brought out my envelope... asked her if she will like to see and she said yes and takes the envelope...
2nd officer: how much do u have?
i said 9740 dollars... didn't carry 10k to avoid filling any form... (I know it is not a crime but I didn't want to waste a second because of 10k.)
CBP lady asked for my husband said he will come later.. asked about my sister in law in LA... told her she is a citizen.
She opens my envelope and I tell her the money is inside as well... looks at the money but doesnt count it...she looks through my document and then sees my change of intent...she tells the First officer to look and he pushes it aside without looking and then she says u have to see this and he looks at it.. says ok and checks the US stamp at the end of the letter, types and says congrats on ur baby and have a good stay.
Said thanks and left.

Went to scan my bag because I declared food... agric guy was friendly, asked what I add...just said edible seeds but already ground( no energy to start listing), noodles and baby food... Passed my bag through the machine and was told to go...they didn't open it.

Got to my accommodation in one piece. Went for my appointment some days after....DR M does not accept test from nigeria so don't bother wasting your time... did fresh test... paid my bills...went to the hospital and did same as well.

Dem still de search if you are flying Delta airlines ooh!

One clarification here pls. ..you or any person whose POE was LA. Seems it's not a common place for the COBs to take fingerprints of expectant mothers. I've read a lot about "place your fingers here to be scanned" being the norm at most other POEs.

Any reasons?

AYABAG:
good evening house please i need a clarification,packing for my missionary journey i already have four bags for me and my three years old daughter what i have mostly is her food likes of golden mourn milk etc and a friend told me the first and only question that was asked was how many bags do you have ?my question now is, is there any laws on how many bags one must travel with? Thank you

For one paying passenger, it's usually 2 check-in baggage not exceeding 23kg each (Delta and KLM). ..varies with airlines though.

oyibo4real:
Hi Arookigbo,
I've been sending you PM but you don't reply. Pls I really need some info from u concerning baby's documentation as I'm in LA already will be due any time soon.
Thanks.

just saw it now, and have responded

Viola2017:
Thanks for your response dear. Dr M is also far from where I will be staying(Northridge) that is about 40mins drive.how is Dr JKI's Bill(pls state his charge, the area he stays,the hospital you used and there own charge. Any other info will be appreciated.

Hope you saw my response before it was taken off?