₦airaland Forum

Sermwell:
S.S Felix is the South West man on that list! Go confirm

No be only Felix, na Benson. Tell me where you saw South West or any Yoruba state in the list abi dem dey fry egg for your head 🍳😀😂

mukthar2000:
the one from south west name and picture pls?

Which one did you see there from SW? 😏

gumroad:
Hey guys, does anyone know what they usually expect in a lost degree certificate case? I only have a photocopy with a certified true copy stamp from the institution as they don’t reissue certificates twice. What should I expect in this situation

If you can get a sworn affidavit of lost certificate, I think it would help your case.

Better still, if you can go to the institution and get an OFFICIAL STATEMENT, signed and stamped from the exams and records office, stating that your certificate was reported lost and you couldn't get a new one because the University doesn't reissue certificates, it would really help your case.

This is just my 2 cents. Good luck.

Wealthoptulent:
ess than 3K£ le fe fun lorun kpa si?

Ti won ba gba 3k pounds abi N4m lọwọ e, shey oo ni pe olopa abi EFCC? It's easy to say online bro...

If he scammed a corrupt politician now, it would be a different thing, but 4m is a lifetime savings that most hard-working Nigerians don't have.

Prince16:
Really??
They are the equivalent of both fbi and the secret service.


No one needs to physically touch your devices bro.
Except u stay off grid, u are as naked as a new born baby!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfWyU5iXJ3I?si=MQGG0dIDKviF2d07


A primary 6 student good in bodmas and a 400 level of undergraduate good in laplace transform are BOTH 'mathematicians', but we all know say shoe get size.
Our ppl talk say na as we waka reach we dey see reach; E get as person go waka reach, e go see hunched-back squirrel!

Be like you like long talk abi... 😒

Prince16:
Hehehehehe.... DSS (Nigeria's equivalent of FBI) DOESN'T NEED to write to anybody bro.
Technology has evolved to the extent that the 'ppl that matters' can see your screen and your face realtime as you type, talkless of your location.
This one nor be go-come matter.

I don't know why you quoted me to explain all these... 😒

By the way, DSS isn't Nigeria's equivalent of the FBI, they are the equivalent of the Secret Service. Also, they can't actually see anyone's screen or picture unless some steps are taken to monitor persons of interest.

I work in cybersecurity, stop saying things you don't know. It doesn't work that way even in countries with very high internet surveillance.

Nwaikpe:
They always make mistakes

They always apologize

They always get things done wrongly

They are never right

They are APshit


Laptop boyz, over to you.

But at least, he listened to people, unlike Buhari... Anyways, drag APC as you like, I no send them lol.

Madmohamed1:
I support him I call on ndi army to remove that thing in ask rock.

You're not as anonymous as you think, keep yapping. If DSS writes Nairaland to supply your IP and personal details, e don be for you.

Ondo state and Lagos should be on that list together na... I believe Lagos offshore oil exploration began a while back.

brain54:
Some people's brokeness...

Is some other people's prayer point.

Nothing new about that!

She's only showing off, she's not actually broke abeg.

If they don't get that man out of power that means Cameroonians have been bewitched. ☠️

1 president since 1982? Even the Nigeria we complain about, this sort of thing could never happen. You think Nigeria is corrupt till you visit francophone African countries.

fergie001:
Title is correct.

Re-election means you are in a position and trying to seek the votes of people for same position.

If he decides to contest for Senate or Governor, that's not re-election, is it?

Nobody said the title was incorrect, but rather that it was misleading, there's a difference between both. In fact I was more focused on his own intent than the title itself.

The man is leaving the position to a higher one, while the undertone was that he left it for youths, whereas he's contesting for a higher political office which is the senate.

Besides he was still in the same office till 47 years old, so what does he mean by he's over 40? He has been over 40 since 7 years ago! He will in fact be 49 years old by 2027 when he leaves office.

To me all this is just packaging and political sweet talk.

But he's going to the senate as a higher political office that's why he's leaving the current political office. He still contested and served in office 2 years ago when he was well over 40 years, now he is 47, so this is a bit hypocritical to me 😏

The title is misleading and 40 is way too young to be considered old... Most people don't even start their lives in Africa before 40.

chicfarmer:
The vehicle even small. I counted the number of staff attached to a retiring service chief - total of 19 for just one person
Calculate the cost of that! Smh.

That 19 is even without escorts that would still be provided by the appropriate military agency ooo.

1 service chief alone retiring with almost 20 aides and domestic staff (soldiers), several vehicles changed every 4 years, properties, huge pay offs and robust health package.

Service chiefs are retiring like Saudi royals but they all failed to curb insecurity, banditry and terrorism is spreading like wildfire.

This is the same country where pensioners are suffering and states are struggling to pay 70k minimum wage. . .

ehizojieonuku:
Thank you
Please should the laminated certificates be taken alongside the supplementary copy during the interview?

Follow Jiggernappy's advice above 👆🏽 and go with your laminated copy since he had a similar case without any bad experience, but you might have to contend with Mr. Paulinus cos that one likes to scare people unnecessarily... LOL

Either ways, if you have a supplementary copy, yes please take all along with you, but as Jigger said above, nothing to be scared about. I just gave you the official information cos laminated certificates are generally discouraged at the German embassy. So good luck.

herlonso:
Please I have some questions to ask from my bosses here.

Is it compulsory to use reference details of person who reside in Germany when filling the details?

Also, what is the best thing to fill in the spaces that has the following questions?

Do you intend to retain your permanent residence outside the Federal Republic of Germany?


Do you have health insurance (for a longer stay) for the Federal Republic of Germany?

Intended place of stay in the Federal Republic of Germany (Street, house number, postal code, town/city)

How will you be accommodated - Single room / apartment

Intended length of stay- from (date) - to (date)

I'm confused since the date of arrival is unknown, how can one fill a correct date?

1. You must use a German resident as a reference person. Nigerian residents cannot be your reference person, but anyone in Germany, as long as their status is legal may act as your reference.

2. You are relocating to Germany, so you do not intend to retain a permanent residence outside Germany. Only short term visa can say "yes" but in this case, the answer should be no (please feel free to double-check this information).

3. You need to have a place where you plan to be accommodated and supply the details, even if it's just a hotel or something...

4. Intended length of stay is 1 year, so give an estimated date based on how soon you think you'll leave... For instance, you can calculate a date in 2026 June to June 2027, to make one year, cos waiting period, appointment, visa collection would gulp over 6 months...

ehizojieonuku:
@Helenaaa @cyberbro


Please will my laminated waec certificate, school leaving certificate/testimonial be accepted during interview?

If no, please advice.

As a rule, they don't accept laminated certificates. So try to remove it from the laminates or get a supplementary copy.

LOVEGINO:
no blame am. Na small pikin.

Person wey don give woman belle no be small pikin again my bro...

werisetogether:
LOL

But seriously, why must everything be announced on social media?

I taya for them...

AllLovingGod:
Lol! A Visa agent has spoken

No be only visa agent, na embassy agent 😒

If they ask him to pay taxes now he'll start begging Alausa officials.

Cho cho cho, you cast yourself but you no wan pay tax.

Slimani:
You are making sense.

So, the scam is not only on the client side? Travel agents get scammed too? Wow.

But would something like an escrow help to establish transparency? Seeing that both sides might have trust issues?

Myself, I wouldn't be comfortable paying travel agents upfront, no matter how much promises they make. And I wouldn't want to even do the whole visa wahala myself. Lol

This is quite a dilemma an I guess we are plenty on this table. Lol

LOL, knowing how some Nigerians behave, a lot won't pay once their visas come out, that's the truth.

Regardless, all these talks of escrow etc is really unnecessary. Just find those agents who receive payments after the visa is granted and if you cannot find any, do it yourself.

Anyone who is skeptical about paying a travel agent should at least have the courage to apply himself. It will take time, effort and you could even make costly mistakes in the process, but that's the price of doing it yourself. If you're careful enough and apply the right way, you can also get your visa without issues.

Either ways, there is always a risk factor whether you're doing it yourself or using an agent, so it's your choice at the end of the day.

Mariangeles:
Internet.
The world would be backward, but a better place.
So yes, the world can do without it.

Everybody go go outside go touch grass.

In this modern world, you say they should remove internet? Sex is the only thing we can all do without. There is artificial insemination for pregnancy and sex isn't crucial to survival.

But then, some of you cannot do without sleep with someone or being slept with 😏

CodeTemplarr:
Mixed nationality or single?
EPL alone or second n third divisions inclusive?
Male n female combo?

If they add English div 2 and 3 the list would be crazy oo. Nigerians would be more than 1k, both mixed and pure breed.

Slimani:
I think this is way to go.

Travel consultants should offer consultancy /support /guidance / professional advice and get paid for that only.

Then client can pay for vendor fees themselves — application fees, medicals, logistics, etc.

Also, in this case, would it make sense for travel consultants to offer warranties and refunds in case the application is unsuccessful? This would go a long way in building client trust.

I think some agents already do that. Some charge only when visas come out, so yes, it's very much possible. But another thing is the client meeting his own end of the agreement cos some Nigerians too won't pay once they get what they want 🤷🏽‍♂️

I think what builds trust is transparency and as long as the agent is upfront about what to expect and what not to expect, it's fair enough.

Even all these talks about self application; most people who have applied for visas before know it's no small feat, the mistakes could even be more expensive than giving it to an agent, but really I am tired of Nigerians blaming people for their visa woes.

My own philosophy now is: just apply yourself and bear your wins and losses yourself. I am really tired of all these talks of visa scams. If you're not lazy, run it yourself and learn from it.

ATTAHDYE:
Visa processing is not a guaranteed service, the same thing with admissions to study abroad.

Anybody that tells you that you should pay money and in 3 weeks time, you should come and collect your visa, is lying.

Unfortunately, what the average Nigerian who wants to relocate abroad wants to hear is that[b] LIE![/b]

Once you try to explain the process to them and their chances of getting and approval or a denial, they will just see you as someone who doesn't know what he is doing.

The final decision is out of the agent's control.

Know this and know peace.

LOL you're absolutely correct. In fact the agents don't have to make any mistake before the embassy denies a visa, but how do agents explain when the clients have paid and want to see result? 😂😂😂

Just like someone said above, it's better to guide people (consult) and charge for your service than to charge a lump sum for visa processing, cos that's where the blames start from. When you charge a service fee and tell them to pay all other fees themselves, it's a win-win, even if the visa doesn't get approved, they know they did everything themselves. Perhaps this is the best way to run a travel agency in Nigeria.

herlonso:
Please for someone that just wanted to join the waiting list, it has been clear that you may not have your full document until the preliminary review.

What about the information that one will fill? Like Parent information, reference information, type of accomodation, and so on. Could it be also corrected at the preliminary review stage?

Please @helenaaa @Cyberbro and all my bosses here

As for document upload, it's very flexible and you can simply upload ur passport where you don't have a document available. You can always edit those details before submitting for preliminary review.

⚠️ But for personal details like your names, passport number, DOB, etc, some of these details may not be editable so you need to at least make sure your personal details are correct from the onset. Even if it's editable, I advise you exercise caution and make sure your data is correct.

Better safe than sorry.

Hmm... Madam! 😏

Anyways I wish Regina all the best and hope she reconciles with her husband. The girl is too young to be a divorcee.