yemi1504:


Still doesn't say the banks won't do the same as before. They are sabotaging the CBN's efforts.

A policy not made out of pure, genuine intention - one not made for the masses - will be sabotaged of course. Buhari doesn't want to hand over to a non-Fulani because he knows his people can't escape justice for their acts of terrorism against the Nigerian people. Emefiele on the other hand is vindictive after his loss at the primaries.

Hypocrisy is one thing you can't take away from religion and the religious folk. That is why when threads about gay people or other abnormalities feature on front page, you'll see unrepentant cheats, treasury looters, kidnappers, armed robbers, corrupt policemen and lecturers, etc. rush to vent their anger like they are any better. Here's Mike Bamiloye who secretly watched many of these actors he is attacking (because how else would he have known) but somehow he feels he is better.
Even on this very thread the hypocrisy is glaring. There have been a few people who pointed out my point about Bamiloye but when people of his supposed faith wanted to reply, they carefully avoided that part.
There's also one of them on page 2 of this thread who is claiming a higher moral ground in his reply to another member who told Bamiloye to shut up, but as recently as yesterday, this individual wished a particular presidential aspirant dead.
You religious folks should stop fooling yourselves. You live with us and we know you guys very well. We have you lots as parents, sisters, brothers, cousins, aunties, uncles, leaders, customers, vendors, etc. and we know the terrible things you do. Sinners attacking other sinners for sinning differently.

17 years old without job, skills or degrees being urged to marry? Her support being the man's money? What if, God forbid, this man dies suddenly? Your greedy uncles and mum not even caring what kept the man unmarried for that long? The thing is, there's very little you can do, especially where money and desperation is involved and you're one against majority. You have made your intentions known and that is what matters. Wish your sister well on her choice and focus on yourself.

+1@HazzanTazzan. Sold him my Payoneer funds. Good rate and fast payment.

Wow - all these backlash because I raised an observation and sought guidance? Even if y'all thought this was my intention wouldn't it have made sense to point it out kindly and in a civil manner? I have no intention to mislead or scam anybody and sincerely apologize if my post does in fact infer that. It has been modified, thread unfollowed, plus I wish you all good luck in your financial journey.

Earlier comment has been withdrawn as it has been misconstrued.

kCatalyst:


This may be useful for DIY:
I think printing is now completed upto March applicants and or possibly April production has also commenced.
So applicants in those months should be hopeful.
Regardless of how long, believe all things will work out in your favour.

Can confirm. I picked up mine today, captured April 1.

Cloong:
Immigration passport office in Alausa, Lagos has discipline o, the officers are so nice and professional, it's not business as usual as people say it. Redneck Immigration police are everywhere monitoring activities, they sent two ladies out in my presence, they shunted the line and it was not their day for capturing but someone assisted them to bring out their files. So if you go to Alausa passport office in Lagos and you have an officer assisting you, be smart about it o, cos you can put yourself and the officer in trouble. And for those Portharcourt people saying some fair lady officer downstairs named IB is nasty and also one upstairs at the 3rd floor is unprofessional, report to Servicom or a redneck Immigration police (they have a red IP tag on their arm), they'll be chastised.

Another face-saving, directionless move. A face-saving move like the one where they will tell you to go and write petition in reply to your complaints of the so-called 'admin fee.' And when you write the petition, they won't even acknowledge it much less act on it. Whoever is behind this initiative should get serious and stop chasing shadows. S/he should begin by investigating the miracle behind how people who captured in May/June got their Passports ahead of people who captured in January/Feb/March/April. The searchlight should be on those guys at the production unit. They're the ones creating the thriving environment for the racketeering. They're the same set of officers causing the backlogs. They're the ones using the booklets meant for backlogs for fresh applicants. They're the ones causing artificial and unnecessary delay forcing applicants to patronize their services for faster results. Whoever is behind this move should integrate a policy of timestamps with capturing into their server. As such Passport printing will only be on a first come first serve basis. Until then, I remain unimpressed.

meedx:

I had my own bitter experience with servicom. Like I advised her, she should involve a superior third party.

Those guys work like a cartel

adebisilucy:
Thank you, na report I go report

I followed your story from the beginning and this is the only time I wished "reporting" works. As for Servicom, I have had nothing but funny experience with them. Here's hoping my experience is an exception, and that the right people get involve this time. By the way, today makes it exactly three months since I have been captured. Don't know if it serves any purpose, but just know you aren't the only one who feels this way.

faithgokz:
Hello house,

Please has anyone applied at Ilorin or Osun state passport office? Will they follow the 6weeks timeline?

Thank you

I don't know about the so called six weeks because it's a new directive that started this month. If you grease the right palms, though, I know of some people who captured in May and got theirs in June. If it's strictly DIY, however, 1st of next month makes it three months since I have been captured. My source confirmed they're still printing for February for people like us who did it the 'normal, normal' way. Did I also mention I paid a compulsory 5k unreceipted admin fee? In short, avoid DIY at the Ilorin Passport office.

adebisilucy:
see life I captured on 4 May and nothing yet lol

You haven't received yours yet? 1st of April, same center, yet no show.

olutosyne:
Good morning house,
Rejoice with me o,I have gotten my passport o
Infact It calls for celebration.

Happy for you. Good luck with your application

Ada at 14 on the investing app but bundle and Coinmarket still showing $1.3. What is happening?
Modified: back to normal

williams2600:


how did you go about the signature?? of your friend

My sis was resuming back in Lag so I gave her the form and scheduled a meet up with my friend who filled and deliver via one of the drivers. 1k, I think. In your case I'd suggest you supply your friend in another state with your ID and Ref number to download the form. He then fills and send to you.

milkay:


Oh thank you. To be clear, I should take the new application along with the old one but file the new one and give the old one to immigration right?

Since the ID and Ref number is different won't it be an issue?

You'll present the new. Keep the old copy to yourself. Immigration already has it in their record, and it's what you'd see when you log into your portal. And yes the ID and Ref number will differ but the ID and the Ref number of the old application is the valid one as it is the one linked to payment. During Capturing you'll be asked to confirm place of birth alongside other details. As far as you supply the updated place of birth, you should be fine.

milkay:


Thanks for responding. Do u advise I do a new application process? Does this mean I'll pay another fee for application?

I'll advice you do a new application to forestall any delay. You don't have to pay. The new application is only to correct the place of birth, and is for the purpose of filing. Of course the new application comes with a different ID and Ref number--but the old application, the one linked to payment, is the one Immigration recognizes, and as such the one you should always refer to.

milkay:
Hello everyone, please does place of birth matter in the passport application form? I filled Nigeria instead of the city I was born. I just noticed after payment online

Please do you guys think it's an issue?

Thanks

It caused a delay during my Capturing. Niger instead of Minna. I just located a nearby cafe where I initiated a new application process (seeing as the old application can't be adjusted) to reflect the changes.

deeteeneey:


How did they sign on your passport photo?

I was referring to the Guarantor form.

toms55:
bro is the notarized stamp same as the one used for court affidavit ?

I don't know what notarized stamp look like to be honest, as I have never done an affidavit. All I know is that the stamp on the form is the regular one found on most documents.

BelieverDE:

The issue is: I don't know anyone around me who can stand as a guarantor when applying for the passport. I have friends who have gotten theirs, but they don't stay in Delta State.

The immigration officer said if I don't have a guarantor, I'll have to pay 5k for that, which I honestly do not have

Tell one of your friends to snap/scan the data page of his/her Passport and passport photograph. Then, you print at a cyber cafe (50 or 100 Naira) and photo studio (400 Naira for five copies). I used my friend as well who was in Lag while I in Ilorin, and it is what I did.

Phlinx:


Thanks I don't mind leaving that first payment for them at Ikoyi. I want my passport processed quickly!
So I will start a fresh application and choose Abuja as center then pay?
But can I travel on expired passport to Abuja? Or use my NIN Slip?

Yes, start a new application and choose another center. Bear in mind the 30k that's on top of the official fee. As for traveling to Abuja, I'm not sure, but I don't think you need a Passport for that.

BelieverDE:
Hello house,

Please, who has tried DIY in Delta?
The Immigration officer I called told me 40k. The Guarantor fee is 5k.

That's on the high side for me.
Do you know any other agent with lesser amount?

Kindly help me out!

Guarantor fee? Downloading the Guarantor form is free and available on the Immigration website: https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/passport/passportGuarantor. Fill the form and get it signed and stamped at a court (mine cost me 150 Naira at Ilorin). Also, buy seal of 50 Naira. Don't forget the data page of your Guarantor Passport. That's all.

Phlinx:

After seeing this post I am thinking I should go to Abuja and use the Maitama Express but I have already paid for passport renewal for Ikoyi.
My question is can someone pay twice?

You can't change Passport office after successful payment. You may initiate fresh application, choose another center, and then pay. I'm however not sure you'd be refunded as I read somewhere on their website that refund is for only when you're charged twice.

"Don't lie or steal. Gov't hate competition." Can't remember where I read that quote but it fits in this situation. I mean the Maitama Express center is all the proof anyone needs to know that the Min. of Interior and the NIS boss aren't pissed that some of the officers are cashing out; they are only pissed they aren't the ones doing the cashing out. The business/business strategy even becomes clearer when you think about all those kangaroo announcements that seeks to crack down on the competition. More so, the 30k fee and the 72 hours max collection time. I should have thought getting Passports from centers like this should be FREE of additional charges especially for people who have medical emergencies or for select categories of people who can prove looming scholarship or job opportunity deadlines. Alas, this is Nigeria where the corrupt are the ones in charge of fighting corruption. This is why I laugh when some people here say "there's nothing like Express anymore."

Links, links and more links. Una no dey tire?Dropping links without adding any value to the discussion

kenfarm:



Pls are u eefering to Ib NIS office?

Ilorin

olutosyne:


Don't mind them .I know of someone that captured in April and got it a week after same month,admist no paper regime'

Hopefully you get yours by Thursday next week as promised.

olutosyne:


I have not been there, but I kept calling the officer I met ,he asked for money for fast tracking n I paid cos I need it urgently.
He promised next week Thursday again..i pray I get it by then.

Pls update me tomorrow ..Good luck

I was at their office today. The officers at the gate told me production is currently for people who captured in February.

olutosyne:
Halo house,
I did capturing in Ilorin immigration office since may 05 still waiting tiredlessly..I had to pay the thieves because I need it urgently .
Any luck from anyone here?

Have you been there since you captured? Any update? I captured on the 1st of April. I have been there three times. I will be there again tomorrow.

kingb1993:
I submitted my documents physically at the Alausa office on the 10th of May and I'm yet to capture. Went there today and literally caused a scene at the gate before I was allowed in. Eventually met one Mrs MO Ayeni who I submitted my documents to on the 10th of May and informed her I was there for my capturing and she opened her mouth to tell me that MY FILE IS NO WHERE TO BE FOUND. I secretly recorded the conversation we had. She guaranteed me she'd get the file today and asked me to open down my name and number. If I dont hear from her at the end of today, I'd go there on Friday, secretly take a picture of her and call her out on SM. God knows it is over my dead body my 29k will go to waste. I've been missing out on jobs offers from the UK simply because my Passport isnt ready. I'll fight these people with the last drop of blood in me because I paid for it with my hard earned money. Stupid nonchalant bastards

I understand the whole thing is frustrating but I suggest you edit out your plans. Don't ask me how I know but some NIS staffs are following this thread, only they don't comment.

Just confirmed portal is now open to fresh applications without clearing backlogs dating back to January 2021. Now let the cash out begin in earnest. Let money start changing hands and let the booklets that weren't available start surfacing miraculously. Or you think it's easy to deny some persons up to 180k for two weeks? I congratulate those who have received their passports and left or are planning to leave this unfortunate country for good. I can't put into words my losses as a result. I mean opportunities that this country couldn't avail me, and that I may never come across again in my lifetime. I've picked up my pieces and I'm moving on with what is left of my life. Sorry for the rant I couldn't just help it. Good morning fellow Nairalanders. I wish you all the very best in the journey ahead.