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Travel › Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess(op): 6:43am On Jun 23, 2023

Trippleblessing:
We may cancel, as the tour is already looking like a lonely one.

We even tried using tour company, and the cheapest we saw was 180k per person just to benin republic for a 3 day tour, while we intend to get to Ghana.

Family of how many? Meanwhile why are u looking for company. People mustn't go along with u b4 u can have fun. If u are still ready to embark on the journey, we are here and can help u out in our little way but remember your money will help have more fun but Benin isn't expensive per say. Sincerely starngers may help or offer u more than people u know. I have moved round west Africa without knowing a soul in any of the countries. I believe u and ur family can have a 1wk trip between Benin Republic and Togo having good fun without exceeding 250k and might be lesser

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Travel › Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess(op): 6:35am On Jun 23, 2023

Xpol:
please a cousin needs a Uni to study medicine there can he get one?

Chat me up on 09130797074

Travel › Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess(op): 3:30pm On Apr 21, 2023

bull67:
Thats it,with zero natural resources and they have made great improvements. From city to the North, if you see the roads they have constructed, you would pack your load and leave nigeria. They are not has rich as nigeria but, they are comfortable. Its good for family man. He can work in lagos and leave his family in cotonou. Good school for the kids.By boat to cms lagos it's only two hrs journey

You are just on point. Sobu use water too👍

Travel › Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess(op): 2:49am On Mar 23, 2023

Scrit:
Make person no fit run better ride , popo go DAE disturb person

Wear better clothes , society will stereotype one

To get fuel is hard
Buying cash with cash
International payment is hard

Looking Funny but hard fact bro👍
Can't walk into a bank to complete offshore payment

Reason why I still can't use my ic markets, domiciliary account to get dollar nah story

Omoooo e be plenty plenty things oooo

Travel › Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess(op): 2:46am On Mar 23, 2023

Scrit:
How far gee

As e DAE go just dae update

Nah same hustle we dae do , infact I dae close to border town sef and I go like migrate enter legally

This Naija is suvked up.

Abeg come let's hustle together abeg😁😁😁
+2349130797074. We can discuss better. Sorry for my late response

Travel › Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess(op): 7:20am On Mar 16, 2023

realazalear:
Actually na plan for later this year if not early next year. I have plenty responsibilites to tie down this year by God's grace. I am a farmer and trader. I trade red oil (long term storage mainly) and some other farm produce. I also trade some digital currencies. My wife sells top quality contemproary native designs. Regardless, any straightforward thing that I can buy cheap here and sell higher there will be considered depending on my budget then.

On farm produce, an still trying to remember one but I am sure of sewing machine, new and 2nd hand ones. U will be fine with it. Printers too

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Travel › Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess(op): 7:13am On Mar 16, 2023

dreaonit:
From Iyana ipaja Lagos.

Just old any means of identification and use Seme. I was in lag on Tuesday and just returned yesterday and I passed there. If u are coming and kind of scared of passing the border, I have some ibo boys there that can guide u but u will find them small tips. If u need a number when ready, I can give u one but always let me know and tell them u are from me. Thanks

Travel › Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess(op): 7:09am On Mar 16, 2023

Munachimso30:
Nice one
Really appreciate
How much is their residence permit?

Sincerely I don't know the official price yet but Nigerians have different ways. Hear say the one wey de enter light na bout 20k

Travel › Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess(op): 7:02am On Mar 16, 2023

realazalear:
Good morning house. Please what kind of commodities or items can I be buying in Nigeria and supplying to markets in Cotonou and vice versa. I am a trader here and I want to expand my business by traveling out of the country for business supply purposes. Thanks.

It's always wise or better going in your line of experience to avoid mistakes. So let's see know the areas u have vast knowledge on and we can advice or help u choose the best.. thanks

Travel › Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess(op): 7:15am On Mar 14, 2023

Munachimso30:
The only business I know very well is wrapper, igbos call it (abada) business
But I can do any business, all I need is just few months to learn how it goes
What am asking is what kind of business moves there
Like phone accessories, foodstuffs and co which someone can venture into with a million or two
Your advice is needed
Thanks for ya response 🙏🏻

That Abada confuses me with Ankara but make sure u have a trusted supplier at Onitsha Incase needs be.
Meanwhile seems u didn't take time to read from the top, there are series of biz discussed here earlier like sales of bike parts, used London phones, phone accessories, sales of sewing machines and it's parts, sewing accessories, weavons, ABA made clothes for the females, saloon biz especially the females, computers and kinds of electronics etc.
When u come, I can advise u better when on ground and guide u based on my little experience so far. Wishing u the best

Travel › Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess(op): 11:01pm On Mar 13, 2023

dreaonit:
Are borders open now?
What are the safe and cheapest transport company to join?

Where are u coming from?

Travel › Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess(op): 11:00pm On Mar 13, 2023

Munachimso30:
Am interested too, but mine is business, like what type of business can someone go into, I what kind of business will you advise someone to go into as a newbie
I speak little French, not much too and learning is not my problem once am in I learn so fast

I prefer to know if u have experience in any first or have an intention of going into any, then I can help advise better or guide u through on how to situate it here.

As for the house, u will specify and it's advisable u are on ground and we can engage some serious agents to help u get a house immediately. Houses are readily available. Cheers

Travel › Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess(op): 4:13pm On Mar 13, 2023

Letlovelead213:
Pls I am looking at getting a house in contonu I just asked someone who stays in parakou and he said the rate is 1000 naira to 850cfa... my main reasons for relocating is light issues, network instability and peace of mind which Nigeria unfortunately isn’t providing...

Pls is 250K enough for a room self con in contonu as at 2023 and which area of contonu?? Also any agent in the house to assist will be greatly appreciated ..

250k is ok cos after exchange, it will drop in value. Meanwhile getting an agent for u wouldn't be a problem. U must have to be on ground except u have a trusted fellow that can do that on ur behalf. It's best u are around cos COTONOU house e get as e be ooo, so choose your taste yourself. Once u have your money, u can get a house of your choice within a day or two.

Moreover for the exchange rate, it depends too, u can get lesser or higher depends.
If u work remotely, u can go out of Cotonou to reduce the cost of accomodation and increase the standard.

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Travel › Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess(op): 4:05pm On Mar 13, 2023

realazalear:
Good morning house. Please what kind of commodities or items can I be buying in Nigeria and supplying to markets in Cotonou and vice versa. I am a trader here and I want to expand my business by traveling out of the country for business supply purposes. Thanks.

What are u into first? That will determine how we can advise u brom And B4 commencing on that, it's wise to come over first to see things for yourself, make some more findings and probably buy me beer 😁 B4 u bring ur goods.

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Travel › Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess(op): 7:03am On Mar 13, 2023

Henrymas:
I'm planning to open a barbing salon in Cotonou. I would need a good and honest barber to run on my behalf.If you live in Cotonou and can recommend someone, kindly do by quoting me, for further discussion and arrangements.

I may be able to assist but location may still determine this. U can reach out via this Whatsapp number +2349130797074

Travel › Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess(op): 12:57pm On Mar 12, 2023

lakebless:
pls house, which location in cotonu can I sell used quality iphones and android phones, have been longing for this kind of business overthere before.
Anybody with useful information can reach me on my whatsapp no 09040307304.

Thanks

Don't get u clearly. Are u looking for a place to situate a shop or u wanna be supplying to people here?

Travel › Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess(op): 12:40pm On Mar 12, 2023

Yeyeboi05:
I went there on a student trip,so I guesss our budget should differ! And I want buy bus,I paid some amount and it covered all expense except feeding! But I know with less than 50k you can get there by bus..I don’t even have an international passport yet,I used the ECOWAS passport ! If you go to a local restaurant,food it’s relatively cheap only their drinks are costly! Food stuff is cheap too…I’ll advise you to go for Foodstuffs and use Hotplate to cook,since the power is steady there! Data is a kinda expensive as I got 4Gb for 4K Cefas but It lasts than Nigerian Data sha! People ride Bike a lot there sha and they like Ankara lol

U enter class. Let's clap for u😁😁😁

Business › **trade By Barter*** by Gatess(op): 11:29am On Mar 11, 2023

*TRADE BY BARTER*

I know many will be wondering what we intend to share with this title. Well Trade By Barter is an ancient practice which people used in the olden days by exchanging goods for goods or for services. Example: If Mr. Kayode is a rice farmer and after harvesting his rice, then he takes the rice to the market in exchange with other goods which he lacks/needs.

Here today, we intend bringing back the ancient practice to see how we can help one another for a better growth. We have solely done most things which slows down the pace of success and sometimes kills the dreams. Until we begin to sincerely come together to compliment each other, our achievements will be little.

A lot of people today have great business ideas that the world is yearning for but do not have *money* to bring it into limelight while another has Money to invest but doesn't have a good business *ideas* .
This has been one of the things keeping a lot of people stagnated for a very long time.
Funny enough, some know that they truly need a partnership but doesn't have *Reliable partners* or knowing how to go about partnering.

Meanwhile, one of the greatest challenge to this partnership business, is *trust* and knowing how to *legally go about it*

Most times, for any partnership business to Excel, we need a help of a *legal practitioner to help us pen down some legal agreements* which helps to bind both parties.
With this, we can all run without fears and anyone who defaults, will have him or herself to blame.

[/color][color=#006600]*Dear Nairalanders*, the purpose of this thread is to avail ourselves the opportunities to find the right business partners or to compliment ourselves for faster business growth.

As for me, I have some real good business ideas and some good knowledge in them but require *Capable financial partners*

Let's run straight to the list of businesses that I personally need a business partners

1.*Poultry business* (especially layers) this is my profession with a very good experience.
Lost my farm to flood and really wish to get back to my feet ASAP. Note: Very very lucrative. Insuring the farm is also a good step to boost your confidence.

2. *Vlogging on African tours* (This requires some few thousands to achieve) packaging and presentation will be very captivating to the audience. Very lucative too but u must show some great works

3. *Honey business*: This is seasonal. It can be gotten in very large quantity in a west African country at a very good rate and when exported out, the ROI is mouthwatering. I have the link to the tribe who produce this in large quantity. They tribe have been trained severally on how to process to the finest. They even have an apparatus to check the quality. I can assure of of the best quality because I have lived there and done some business with them
Note: The season for this is between March to April

4. *Tomato/Cucumber farming*:
These two are very lucrative business but you will enjoy it when you have good irrigation system and enough labourers available.
Note: I have practiced them and I can assure you of a good yield. Tomato 1st harvest comes at approximately the 4th month while cucumber is at the 6week after planting.
Note: the demand for both is very high and ROI very good too.

5. *Establishing a betting company in a west African country* I have understudied this country on this and came into conclusion that they are in urgent need of an attractive betting company. I have made enquiries on the steps and conditions. It isn't expensive to establish or register unlike Nigeria. Their 2nd name is Gamble and they start practicing this gambling habit at a very tender age. The only one existing in this country is very archaic and unattractive.

Many more but let me stop here for now.

Please let's feel free to share our ideas where we *require partnerships* Pease it is important to share ideas where you have some level of good experience/knowledge at. Someone interested, may locate you and we will always pray for the best as you guys journey down together. God bless us all...

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Travel › Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess(op): 10:33am On Mar 11, 2023

DoveofPeace:
Thanks so much for this update, please what of other skills like phone and computer technicians do they have to do the same before working legally?

I think so but not too sure. Whatever I believe u can use other Nigerians here to get what u need and keep the ball rolling immediately. Best of luck

Travel › Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess(op): 10:31am On Mar 11, 2023

Ndleabilli:
Ok thanks, drop your contact abeg

+2349130797074

Travel › Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess(op): 2:21pm On Mar 07, 2023

mymadam:
@Gatess, good thread this. Please is recharge card PRINTING (yes, printing), a profitable business in Cotonou nowadays? Or is the GSM business different to Nigeria's? Thank you 🙏🏽

No recharge card printing here. Everything is done electronically.

Travel › Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess(op): 2:01am On Mar 07, 2023

I have gotten some DM on studying here which motivated me in making some more research on studies. Pls before applying for admission here, verify the accreditation of the school first.
I am still trying to get list of most recognized universities to attend. Once done, I will share it here. Those who wanna upgrade their HND cert to Bsc, which u can use for some programs in overseas, I will have some infos for u soon.
The fact is that it's easier to gain admission here with lesser years to spend in school but Nigerian certificates are more recognized internationally.
For now, I can't dish out some infoS on schooling here until it is completely verified but hearing some good updates.
For those interested in anything studies, pls be patient and I advise u can even come down yourself to get first hand info. I can always guide u or connect u to reliable people who can guide u through. Best of luck

Travel › Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess(op): 1:35am On Mar 07, 2023

For those into some skill works like Motor Mechanics, tailoring, hairdressings, etc u may not be able to operate here legally without being in their various unions and getting their diploma certificate which probably comes from the government via ur boss. This permits u to operate legally here but when gotten and u package ur biz a little, u will get influx of apprentice coming to learn from u wit good pay as reg fee.

They really pay attention to their skill jobs which is nice.

Travel › Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess(op): 5:30pm On Mar 06, 2023

babyfaceafrica:
How is house affordable please? Self con is about 3-40k cefas monthly.... The strong point for Benin is light and organisation.. But things are a bit high especially when you staying in Cotonou or Abomey

Sorry where do u currently live in naija. A good room and parlour at Lagos island like surulere goes for how much per annum? How much does that go for places like Ibadan, Port Harcourt, Asaba etc. And I said depend on location and standard of house.

*I mean mainland

Travel › Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess(op): 12:35pm On Mar 06, 2023

Hayomide19:
Hi. My cousin is skilled and very good in motor mechanic. How lucrative is that field over there.

The problem will be language barrier initially except he will get an apprentice or someone that is bilingual to help him interpret. Meanwhile, some skill work here require certificate to practice but can get more info on that but it will move cos they will believe u more being a naiaj and probably u sell motor parts

Travel › Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess(op): 12:31pm On Mar 06, 2023

jrobbins:
Good morning. If I want to enter Benin for two weeks vacation, what would I need and how much would you estimate I'd need to travel with?

If u are coming from lag, u can manage between 150k to 200k

Travel › Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess(op): 12:29pm On Mar 06, 2023

ShowmeHeaven:
Very insightful wow!

How much should someone planing on staying over there for a while come up with?

We need to be specific to enable us advise u better. Thanks

Travel › Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess(op): 12:27pm On Mar 06, 2023

Anuoluwa12345:
Can we the 500 cefas compare to 500 naira like I mean the value of their money

500 cefa is approximately 575 naira

Travel › Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess(op): 12:26pm On Mar 06, 2023

Anuoluwa12345:
Pls all these 60k cefas ,20k cefas, can we compare it to like 60k naira , I mean the value. Cuz you ppl said Benin is cheap yet I am reading 60k cefas, 10 thousand cefas for hair. Pls help me explain more.

1k naira to at most 850cefa. So u can corelate

Travel › Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess(op): 12:24pm On Mar 06, 2023

franchasofficia:
Insightful topic.

What do you think about China trucks, do they sell over there? Even China truck spare parts, is it something you can recommend?

What about tech companies, are there Tech companies there? Do you think it will sell over there? Please kindly comment on these and more, thanks

I see china trucks and I believe it will sell well cos of the busy nature of their ports and remember this is a transit route too. So the parts will sell too cos motor parts are imported from naija.
As for tech companies, there are according to a discussion I had with someone last month and being here for such makes it whole lot easier

Travel › Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess(op): 12:20pm On Mar 06, 2023

franchasofficia:
If you are serious and honest, I will give you a test with some American used laptops to sell, if it goes well, then forget about it, will send you lots more and more.

Do they buy Apple laptops?

Or low version Hp and Dell sell more? Reply so I will send someone to call you

Very saleable knowing the right strategies to apply

Travel › Re: The Underrated Cotonou (benin Republic) by Gatess(op): 12:16pm On Mar 06, 2023

aariwa:
how can one find nice hotels there for a week or two vacation since their language is French and not English

Contact me when ready and let me know your budget

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