Lukaku95:
Please how much does it cost to get an international passport ??

New one or renewal?
I renew my passport last week here in makurdi and I got it same day.
if you need the stuff urgently you can come down to makurdi to get it, very fast, zero population.

judithidoghogm:
Good morning all.Please ,can anyone help list universities in US that admits graduate directly to a PhD program with flexible admission requirements and fully funded? Maybe PhD in Public Affairs,Mass Communication or Public Relations.Thanks in anticipation to your positive response.

check University of Louisiana, Lafayette.

We've got a sizeable number of unintelligent folks running the affairs of this country.

Uziyl:
My story, well I can't just explain. Lots of hardwork and disappointment won't go into full details. I believe it's all God's plan and I will never give up. I'm someone who is academically brilliant. In fact if I was told at a point then that I will be in this current position, I will never believe it..

After I graduated from sec school 2013, 2014 I got admission into a University in Ghana for a four years course.(iT).. things went smoothly as I expected but Towards the start of my 300l second semester, got a call from my dad asking me to come back home that he can't make up for the semester's tuitions fees so I have to defer the semester because of finance. This was the period dollar skyrocketed from N150/$ I think to about N300/$.

So I was asked to collect my transcript, which I did..I then applied for a transfer from my Ghana institution to a federal University here in Nigeria. Everything went smoothly and I had to start from 200L. This time the course is 5 years because it's a technology university. I'm Now in my 500L. Finished my one year internship in an oil and gas company this February 2020, I did very perfectly in the interview I wasn't deployed to the department i applied for(according to the learning adviser of the firm). The HR department of the firm had to keep me with them cuz I have vast knowledge of some many things even as I didn't even study Human resources as a course but did some part of management, finance and accounting in school..

I'm suppose to resume back to school April but couldn't because of the pandemic. I'm currently 24 and still lives with my parents..(so sad) Well.. I used the opportunity to learn two things Forex and Mobile app development..

At first i did Forex for a while. So many hours of reading.. I was making reasonable profit but because of insufficient capital to continue I decided to withdraw n save more for later to when I have reasonable capital. I then opted to learning mobile app development and so far it's been fun for me. though , lots of sleepless nights studying n trying to perfect it. I've progressed a lot. In fact I can take jobs online creating just the mobile UI but I refused to because I might stop learning once I start making money from it. So I put in the hard work everyday. I still make little income from hustling in the street.
Aside the Forex n mobile app dev. I'm also good in anything concerning computers. Whether hardware or software. I'm gifted as most of my friends say. Never learnt from anybody (I hack systems sometimes, educational purposes only) I use tutorials a lot to
learn. Some of my friends do tell me to go into Yahoo that will pay me handsomely but that is never my thing. I just ignore them

After I graduate,
My Plan A: Currently on a first class CGPA and I have the highest in my department. I pray I finish in flying colours. Heard my school do give scholarships to first class graduate and I'm hoping to capitalise on that so as to further my education to that of Masters and Phd and hope God put a smile on my face afterwards

Plan B: is to use my little savings after I graduate as a reasonable capital for my Forex trading and at the same time make Steady income developing mobile apps. I've always don't want to work for anybody. I so much believe in myself n I believe the best investment is investing In yourself..


I know there will be challenges along the line but I pray God sees me through and my dreams of having my own I.T firm comes to past.
I just need someone to remind me every day never to give up

never give up bro, check your pm lets talk on this forex trading. we can work things out.

petitejolie:
thing happened to me. It's almost impossible to find trustworthy people in our today's world. It almost became a police case. Didn't even get to recover all of my money. People with conscience are very few these days. I didn’t even get any penny. I didn’t want a police case cos I didn’t trust dem too . Someone even said I should go to his wife cos she works with first bank in that area. I even wanted to get my friends in d social media space involved to drag his name on social media and troll him but mehnnnn that’s too much drama Nd I don’t like dramas . I do my best to avoid dramas. Now I know why some people go as far as killing someone who derailed in bizness. But Godforbid that I do it. It’s over one year and I’ve let it go but now I’m scared of going into any bizness at all. I feel like I won’t do well or I might b swindled.

sorry about your experience, it's difficult to find trustworthy people out there but don't give up on business. You can start a little business you can handle by yourself like POS business, trading.
Alternatively, you can venture into fashion design, fishery, poultry etc.

Benitam:
Amen.. I so much need this kind of prayer right now. To worsen everything for me, I'm 30 and living with a relative

sorry dear, things will get better

keentola:
“A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted at the end. You live several lives while reading.”

If you're looking for ways to update your library with good books, you can contact me.

Notable books I have in my library:

Soldiers of Fortune by Max Siollun
All Chimamanda's books
Ben Okri's books
Dan Brown's
Munroe, Osteen, Benny Hill and other Christian authors.
Books on civil war.
Books on self-development.
Books on Politics and Philosophy.
Autobiographies and Biographies.
Rare Books

You can get these ebooks in minutes.

I need some e-books, check your dm pls

Psalmspsalms:

Yeah, that's true. If u base here in makurdi, you will know what am talking about

you're right, TIV gehs are cheaper than anything

Firefox01:
I'm fine. Anything for me?

I'm in your shoes, have you apply for admission?

Firefox01:
I just concluded this thread from the first page and to my joy, you're the first person I'm seeing going for a master in Communication. Is your first degree Mass Communications and how well are masters in commui communication funded please?? The House can also help me in answering if communication Masters are funded and if possible, the schools I should look towards.

Chief, how far?

Lislekelsey:



Errmmmm howwww? I'm trying to apply for visa 190 pr 491... I have 80 points. Minus nominations headache wan kill meeee. Must visa 491 applicant have a proof of employment? And do you think Victoria will nominate me with 80points to make 85? Plisss ehn ep me out with an answer. I've gone online sotay i have migraines.

boss, how far?
how Aussie parole be, make we rub mind

Jfocus5662
boss how far? I sent you a pm but you haven't reply.
abeg I wan make some inquiries about Grand Valley, I knew you were admitted into communication program. I'm also planning to apply for admission in the same department.
kindly get back to me bro.

searchng4love:
Talk true...

About what?

whizqueen:

My dear the matter weak me. The most disgusting thing is the same guys that are talking trash on here are the ones that sent me DMs already. All in the name of trying not to look vulnerable

That's Nigerians for you, just read and pass.
Pls I want to inquire some things from you based on Canadian express entry.

godG:

Bro, I’m well! Thank you. You nko — booni gbogbo nkan?

Adupe o. Happy Quarantine! stay safe.

bobocanny:
How it started
The decision to embark started June/July 2017; my family looked at the economic situation, and thought, with these bunch of jokers in Govt, it is best to have a plan B.
We are average income earners, so my wife and I had to combine funds to make POF. For a family of 4, we pooled the needed POF.

Passport
Passport for family done around Feb, 2018.

IELTS
Wifey and I wrote, around Nov 2018. As at then, i didnt really know you had to score Listening with 8, and writing, minimum of 7; but one thing with me in the exam hall was a mindset, that i am not wasting 75k to write this exam twice. So i died there, and made the needed mark.
I used Liz, you tube some other tutors i can’t recall their names now, even bought the past question for 5k or so from british council.
Tips- try watch you tube videos, and practice reading, speaking. Also try write some essays before the exam day.
The writing exam has a formula, do yourself a favor and follow the formula; please, simply follow the formula.
I recommend, Jay and Liz. Watch their vidoes. Thats all.

Sadly, wifey which I admit is academically smarter than me, had to write this exam three times, but still couldn’t make the writing and in one case the listening. Thus I ended up being the principal applicant. We planned her being the principal applicant because she was younger, and also since her brother is in ONTARIO, so we could claim 15 points.

ECA--WES
Looking back now, I suggest you begin this part first because it takes a whole lot of time. Your IELTS results can be ready within two weeks, but your ECA report cannot. Ours took like 5 months.
We did ours during the compulsory WAEC requirement; started around Nov 2018 and got it around Feb 2019. By then I had already lost 5 points due to age, so I ended up going the Ontario provincial nominee route-will explain this later.
Tip*If you have a BSC and MSC, I suggest you evaluate both, as you will never know when it will become handy. Infact, you might still need the Bsc certificate you didn’t evaluate. I agree its time consuming, but since it costs same amount of money, why not just do it.
Wife also had Msc which she evaluated alone, but looking back now, she preferred to had evaluated both Bsc and Msc.

ONTARIO PROVINCIAL NOMINEE(OINP)
My spouse and I initially planned for express entry but as I stated earlier, since WES report couldn’t come on time, and because wifey didn’t pass IELTS, we had to embrace the OINP offer when it came up- it costs us more, by like N420K or so, but happy we took it the offer looking back now.
This was another experience on its own, the documentations, waiting and all that, but glad it came out fine, and I went straight to receive our 600 points.
The OINP was quite tasking, didn’t know anyone having done it before, so I had to study, read, and read a lot of information so I could get it right.

MEDICALS
Nothing serious, spent whole day; wifey had protein, and had to redo the test, which came out fine.
PCC
TIMELINE
OINP- JUN 3RD.
OINP Passed-Like a month later
ITA- AUG 12, 2019
MEDICALS- SEP 3
AOR-SEP 17

BIMOETRIC PASSED- OCT 2ND
Then silence all through the rest of 2019.
Raised CSE to know status by Jan 7, got the generic response.
PPR MAIL- FEB 21
SUBMITTED PASSPORT-FEB 25
APPROVED- MARCH 11
COLLECTED Passport like a week later, as they didn’t send a pickup mail.

COST BREAKDOWN FOR FAMILY OF FOUR
WES FOR 2 PPL, with courier- 200K
IELTS- 300K(wifey wrote three times)
WAEC- N50K inclusive of miscelleanous, and courier cost
OINP-N420K
EXPRESS ENTRY FEES- N700K
MEDICALS-120K
CERTIFICATE- 50K (for 2)
POF- 6.6M
Police clearance- N9K for 2
NPC BIRTH CERTIFICATE- 30K for 2
PASSPORT FOR 4- N130K(roughly, as wifey had to change her passport from maiden to married)
AFFIDAVIT, Bank statement, letters, and other Miscellaneous- N25k

GENERAL TIPS
Keep your application simple. Very simple. I recall that my Letter of Explanation was just one page.
I explained on proof of funds with 3 lines; explained on work experience with few lines- used to work in now defunct Intercontinental Bank, now acquired by ACCESS Bank. I didn’t claim point from this but since it was in my work history, I thought I should explain.
Keep your Linked in profile up to date, and let it reflect the information you provided in your work history.
Delete your browsing history, delete your Nairaland account if you have had unpleasant profile online before- by unpleasant, i mean if you were someone like …LOL!!!

Work experience- take your time and identify your correct NOC code- work with your HR to prepare this letter in approved format.
Proof of Fund- Be very detailed and show proof of your income while working.
Our POF was Tbills, with Stanbic IBTC, which was quite straightforward.
Above all, pray, and keep your mind at ease. Don’t be shady, don’t forge, don’t hide anything, these guys will find a way of knowing.
I recall during OINP application, I mistakenly missed like 2 pages of my passport while scanning- these guys had to give me ADR to rescan again.
This is my way of giving back to this community. I hope it helps someone out there.
We are still waiting, due to COVID-19; But we know tomorrow holds a good gift for us.

congratulations

godG:


Hahaha. It is OK, Good People. Mr. Segun responded based on the information at his disposal. You see say me no even say anything. Anyone with a basic knowledge of international diplomacy will know that begging for ventilators on Twitter was disgraceful.

May God bless and protect us all.

big bro, long time.
How have you been?
I hail you bro

schweinsteiger:
Hello Beautiful people in the house,
i have 300+ on CRS and my NOC is in demand for almost 2 to 3 province, what are my chances?
though the highest I can get is 468 after maxing, which I plan to do when everything is working.

boss

Isolation Experiences.
Have discovered that:
1. Dangote spaghetti has 584 sticks. 2. It takes 1minute 22seconds for ceiling fan to halt after you switch it off. 3. There are 1,523 grain of rice in a tin of milk. 4. White beans took approximate 55minutes to get done if using gas cooker. 5. My mosquitoes net has a total 639 holes.

Isolation Experiences.
Have discovered that:
1. Dangote spaghetti has 584 sticks. 2. It takes 1minute 22seconds for ceiling fan to halt after you switch it off. 3. There are 1,523 grain of rice in a tin of milk. 4. White beans took approximate 55minutes to get done if using gas cooker. 5. My mosquitoes net has a total 639 holes.

ELgordo:
omo chilling here buh under lock down LA

baba wetin you dey use gun do?

Nizguy:


Like how much do I need to start up and how do I go abt it pls

it's depends on your pocket, you can start with 200k or at least 150k

Nizguy:



How do I get PoS machine?

the business thrive in a rural setting. To get POS isn't hard, get in touch with opay or Kudi agent they will put you through.

Rejoice5000:
Hahahahaha 9ja abeg

OK lol

Rejoice5000:
Studied Estate management now a farmer.please how can I get started on this Pos bizness?

Good morning, you mean you wants to start POS in Paris lol

Nizguy:



Like how much do I need to start up and how do I go abt it pls

Before you start, consider location first preferably rural areas. you can start with 150k or 100k. with determination and seriousness, the turn over will be mad in the next three months.

Jammyjammy:
Please what scholarship is that

Msc scholarship

ChrisKels:


I was the one that asked you bro. I dun locate site already but na who to manage am be my wahala bkus the site dey a different state from where i reside, and I can't do it myself since I have a job and another side hustle I am into already.

try and look for someone that will stay in the shop preferably someone that just finished secondary school, train him/her for some weeks.

Iogobenz:
Smart man!
I love opportunists.Believe me many of your counterparts would have neglected this same business and be chasing pipe dreams.
I saw one lady tell you that "you are still growing" and I just laugh
Like wtf
1)you are in a rural area meaning you might have so little competition and a huge customer base.
2)your pos charge might be higher.
I see you possible making 10k a day in profit or more....
One monkey say you are still growing
Of course you will grow to expand that same business in other limited markets and cash out na.
You might probably build your brand while she is still earning their usual.
Them sabi neglect business ehn,all this school people
Goodluck to you mate,
Cc deepwater,no be everything you go know.

Thanks bro, I decided not to go deep explaning things to her. I actually put this off cuz of a guy that asked for insight about the business.
Initially, I never thought I would go into business after school, I always see myself working with a corporate organization but my world view changed during NYSC, hence i start something.
Seriously you're not far from the truth, some of my colleagues that we did POP together last two weeks have started complaining about unemployment snowballed into depression this and that, ain't trying to make a jest though.
I won't lie to you bro, where am doing the business I make roughly 5k per day, if sales plenty i make more than that, I'm even contemplating on opening another shop now.