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Small update for UNILAG people in this thread who need their transcript sent to WES.

UNILAG has made it much easier than before. Nobody needs to go to Akoka or courier anything again, because the school now sends it to WES electronically:

1. Start your WES application and pay WES first. That's how you get your WES reference number.
2. Go to records.unilag.edu.ng, apply for transcript and choose WES as the destination. Enter your WES reference number there.
3. Pay the UNILAG fee through Remita. It's in naira, so if your foreign card doesn't work, ask somebody at home to pay it for you.
4. Monitor your WES account until it shows the transcript as received.

For most of the other schools mentioned earlier in this thread, you still need someone on ground, so those challenges are still there.

Has anyone here done the UNILAG one recently? How long did it take before WES showed it as received?

Plenty people still think they have to travel to Akoka or pay an agent to courier their UNILAG transcript to WES. You don't. UNILAG sends it to WES electronically:

1. Open your WES account and pay, so you get your WES reference number.
2. Apply on records.unilag.edu.ng, choose WES as destination and enter the reference.
3. Pay the UNILAG fee on Remita.
4. Wait for WES to show "received".

If you're abroad and the portal or the naira payment is giving you wahala, we're doing it free for the first 100 UNILAG people at docsbyproxy.com. Other schools we handle for a fee, and anybody can ask me questions here.

ibroyal:
Seen,Iv also registered there

Your account is approved and your profile is live. I've sent you a WhatsApp message, please check it.

Jaycenvirtualse:
Cc cupcrack I am interested in Unilag. I sent you a pm

Thanks for your interest. Your message didn't come through on my side, so please sign up directly at docsbyproxy dot com/earn/unilag. UNILAG is on our direct-fee list, so we pay the school fee and courier ourselves and you don't spend your own money. Once you've signed up and uploaded your ID, we'll verify you and you're good to go.

AssistGIG:
Is UNICAL still open? Or has been taken?

Yes, UNICAL is still open. Sign up at docsbyproxy dot com/earn/unical and get verified. UNICAL isn't on our direct-fee list yet, but we're checking its payment system now and will add it as soon as it's confirmed.

ibroyal:
If that being the case then I’ll take UNIPORT, you can reach me on ahiapeace29@gmail.com I can also Run RSU all in Port harcourt.

Message sent, please check

Point taken guys. We've changed how it works: at UI, LAUTECH, UNILORIN, UNILAG, YABATECH, OAU, UNN and UNIZIK, we now pay the transcript fee and courier directly to the school and the courier company, so you don't spend your own money on them. We confirmed each school's payment system before adding it, and more schools are coming. Your job is to follow up at the registry and make sure the transcript actually goes out, and you're paid when it's done. @galantjoe @ibroyal @uncleteeh, if that changes things for you, the door is open: docsbyproxy dot com/earn

galantjoe:
Please forget it. Am no longer interested
I can't use my money to pay for processing fee of someone's transcript

ibroyal:
Means I will use my own money to do everything including school fees and running around? I don’t think that will work ooh

Imalwayshorny:
Why should we trust the escrow


Where's your office address

Boss, I don't blame you at all, trust has to be earned. The money doesn't come to my personal account. Payments go through Stripe, the same company Amazon and Google use. The client pays first, and you'll see "Escrow Funded" on the job before you lift a finger. If it doesn't show funded, don't start. You can check the About page on the site to see who I am. I'm a UI alumnus myself. No pressure, no harm in registering and taking a look around to judge for yourself

Imalwayshorny:
Person go work finish una no go pay the person

Lol I understand o, people have been burnt before. That's why the client pays first and the money sits in escrow before anyone moves. Once the transcript is delivered, you get paid. No pay, no work

LordFriar:
I graduated from UI. I know everything about processing transcripts from UI. Let's talk.

Great, UI is our first priority and I'd like to have someone verified there before jobs start coming in. Sign up at docsbyproxy dot com/earn/ui and I'll fast-track your verification.

uncleteeh:
I cover unibadan and UNILAG buy you need to drop some funds before it can be done.
Transportation and all sorts.

Thanks! UI and UNILAG are both on my list. We're only taking a few verified people per school, and the first ones verified get the first jobs as they come in. A few people have already signed up from this thread. Like I said above, no money is released before a job is done, but the payout covers school fees and courier, and the client's money is already in escrow before you start. If you want in, sign up at docsbyproxy dot com/earn/unilag

galantjoe:
I can do UNN and UNIZIK. But I can't use my money to pay for transport, pay processing fees, pay courier, pay other logistics, etc.

The arrangements for escrow account is good, but some fund will be released to settle some basic prepaid fees, while my contract fee, time consumption and opportunity cost can be in escrow account untill the project is completed,

Thanks, UNN and UNIZIK are on my list. I understand the concern, but at the start we can't release any money before a job is done. The payout covers the school fees and courier, and the client's money is already in escrow before you start, so you're never at risk of not being paid. Once you've done a job or two with us, we can look at paying the school fees directly for you.

Tohsynetita1:
It's more than 5 years I have been into it. Resend the link please

Thanks, that's great experience. It's in my reply above: type docsbyproxy dot com/earn/lautech into your browser, or search Docs by Proxy on Google. Sign up as a contractor there and I'll take it from there

Tohsynetita1:
I do lutech and Unilorin

Great, LAUTECH and Unilorin are two of the schools I need first. How long have you been doing them, and do you handle WES requests too? The job details and sign-up are here: docsbyproxy.com/earn/lautech

Imalwayshorny:
Are you using wese or braindee as escrow

Neither. Escrow is built into the platform. The client pays by card before the job starts, the money is held until the transcript is sent, and then the contractor's full payout goes to their wallet to withdraw to a bank account.

Who here processes transcripts at Nigerian universities for people abroad? I'm looking for reliable people at the following schools who know the registry process and can follow up in person until the transcript is sent:

UI, LAUTECH, UNILORIN, YABATECH, UNILAG, OAU, UNIABUJA, UNIPORT, UNIBEN, FUNAAB, UNN, ABU, UNIZIK, LASU, FUTA, UNICAL, OOU

Paid per job. The client's money is secured in escrow before you start, and you are paid in full, including the school fees and courier you cover, once the transcript is sent. You never pay me anything.

If this is you, reply with the school you know, or send me a message, and I'll share the details.

You are 100% correct. The 'hand-to-hand' issue is the biggest blocker.

Many US/Canadian institutions reject documents sent by individuals; they demand it comes 'directly from the source' (e.g., from UNILAG to WES).

Trying to coordinate that remotely is a nightmare. You need a proxy on the ground who knows exactly which office to go to and how to ensure the courier is sent officially.

MemoriesAndMe:
In the US, some schools don't accept transcripts you provide to them by hand, they want them directly from the school.

In my case, I had to transfer my credits from the institutions I attended in Nigeria
1. Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro (ND)
2. Yaba College of Technology (HND)

I had to standardize both and get the credentials evaluated using WES (www.wes.org).

WES contacted both institutions on my behalf and requested my transcripts. Only #1 responded, #2 never did till tomorrow.

This was about 20 years ago. I simply used the evaluated ND credentials plus some credits I gathered from colleges here and proceeded for my Bachelor's and Masters here in the US.

I never had to ask people in Nigeria to get them for me because WES wouldnt accept transcripts directly from anyone as they can be doctored by anyone.

To me, that's all your transcripts are needed for - to proceed with school, never heard of any job in the US that needs your transcripts - may be your certificates showing you graduated, but not transcripts.

@Shikena Exactly. That is the specific group I'm talking about.

It’s easy to say 'get it before you leave', but requirements change. You might be in the UK for 5 years and suddenly need a birth attestation you never thought you'd need, or WES asks for a transcript verification you did 10 years ago.

Once you are 'outside', you are at the mercy of family members who might be too busy, or agents who might run away with your cash. That helpless feeling is what we need to solve.

Shikena:
I guess the thread is for those who are already abroad and in need of help with their documents.

For Nigerians who have lived outside the country for a while, getting certain documents from home can become a real headache.

Things that were once straightforward like obtaining a birth certificate, marriage certificate, or affidavit suddenly involve phone calls across time zones, multiple follow-ups, and a lot of uncertainty.

Some people rely on relatives back home, others use agents, and some just postpone the process altogether because it feels too stressful or unpredictable.

I’d like to hear from those who’ve gone through this while living abroad:

What document were you trying to get?

What part of the process gave you the most trouble?

Was it delays, cost, trust, or something else?

It would be interesting to compare experiences and see what the common pain points really are.

Hello good people of Nairaland!

This one is for our building experts in the house.

I have just received the following drawings for a hostel in Ibadan from my architect. I've asked him for the cost of decking but while waiting for his feedback, I'm wondering if anyone here can provide a second opinion just to make sure I'm not being ripped off

It will also be helpful to get a full estimate for the construction if it's not too much to ask. I can provide more info if needed.

Thanks in advance for your input!

600usd paypal available. Chat/quote if interested.

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