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segcymoor:
26m! ......on average

Thanks

segcymoor:
300sqm

Please do you mind sharing the total expenditure and cost on this project up to this present stage excluding cost of the land. Thanks as I look forward to get a response.

gabbytabby:
No part of Sangotedo is in ibeju lekki. It's miles from it. Survey has nothing to do with the area. Its statewide.

Sounds more like it.

gabbytabby:
Oga mavverick its usually between 120-150 unless its more than a plot then it might go up to 200k

Thanks for the input.

mavverick:
About 300K
Ensure you use a registered surveyor.

Ok. Thank you

marylandcakes:
I spend about 140k on mine based at Ikorodu.

Thanks! Does location determine cost of land survey?

Please can anyone give a precised cost of land survey? Property is located around Sangotedo axis, Lagos. Thanks.

segzy14:
Pls specify the stage where you want it to.

Up to the roofing. Just like your last posted pictures.

segzy14:
Let me get back to u.

Will be looking forward to your reply.

mrsage:
An agreed weekly payment is good for you. It will put the driver under pressure to deliver.

But if your driver is new and inexperienced he will probably find it very difficult to deliver.

For a new driver on uber it May take some time to understand the game.

If your driver is new you can start with the commission model. Pay him between 20-25% commission.

With time move to weekly delivery.

Thank you for your great input. I appreciate.

mrsage:
MY UBER EXPERIENCE (contd)

First day at work I discovered the first secret about uber.

1. They offer cheap prices.
Picked up a customer from Ikeja to Marina in the morning (Plus Ikorodu road traffic) and she paid just around N2,400 or there about. Don't forget uber gets 25% commission

2. They have a lot of customers
The moment you drop off a client you may receive another request immediately. With this a driver is sure of multiple trips daily.

3. The customers absolutely love Uber
Why not? Uber is good news for the customers. A nice ride takes u around town at a cheap price.
This is more of a blessing to uber as it helps to boost market acceptance.

4. Uber is convenient and user friendly for the customer.
You simply grab your phone and in a few minutes a driver is waiting at your door step. So sweet.

5. They give discounts and free rides.
Regular cab operators like us really do not offer discounts and stuff. And of course everyone loves a free gift isn't it.

With all the points listed above and from my interaction with uber customers I discovered that Uber has come to stay and the regular cab guys (like myself) stand no chance of survival.

The only way out is to embrace change. Change our mentality first, then our business model.

In fact uber is more like an agent of change in the taxi industry in Nigeria and the customer is the ultimate winner.

The uber business model is interesting. It has its good sides but some flaws still exist.

Next I will give some words of advice to intending drivers and partners.

To be continued...

Hello MrSage, from experience, what would you suggest? An agreed weekly payment by my driver or I pay him based on trips made and commissions? Vehicle is going through registration on uber platform should be ready to be on the road in few days. Please I would appreciate your honest input. Thanks

How much has been spent all together to this present level aside the money paid to the youths?

TokyoBulls:
Uber does not accept any car older than 2009 so you need another car. You determine what you earn. While it is possible to earn N150,000, it is also possible to earn N40,000 per week. You own your own destiny. If you work hard, you can earn N100,000 after Uber with N30,000 fuel and N10,000 for toll/data/car wash and you can keep N10,000 for car maintenance/servicing/repairs. The balance N50,000 is yours if you drive yourself and the car is yours. If you maintain the car well and become more frugal, you will save some part of the N20,000 and earn more. The best is to drive the car yourself if you can. Full time of course. The second best is to get a driver to drive the car full time. Part time is off it.

I thought the year of car allowed has been reducee to 2006? Please kindly confirm this. Thanks

loriaidah:
I reply back . Check your mail

Oh thanks. I just did. You can check yours too.

Oh thanks. I just did. You can check yours too.

loriaidah:
Pls what foodstuffs are you allowed to take to china pls help?

I would think the norm foodstuff accepted everywhere should be permitted at China borders as well. I sent you a pm, could you kindly reply.

loriaidah:
Yes gotten admission and visa already, hope to travel by September.

Oh! You all the way up already. How early are you allowed to travel? When precisely in September and how was the visa application process like?

How long earlier is one allowed to travel to China before classes starts?

loriaidah:
Pls I also need this information pls. Help

Hi Loriaidah, are you also trying to get to HNU? If yes, please let's correspond and do you have admission yet? Thanks

Lovedb:
Yes no problem

Hi Lovedb, please I would love to correspond with you. I tried messaging you on here privately, I don't know if you got it. Kindly let me know. Thanks

suavecool:
At the chinese embassy all i submitted was my JW201, admission notice, masters certificate, Bachelors, Intl passport and medical fitness form only. I wasn't asked for Statement of account or guarantor. And was booked for interview in a week time after applying.

Thanks for the detailed reply.

Lovedb:
Yes no problem

I sent you a pm. Kindly revert

Lovedb:
Yes. Bank statement, sponsorship letter, weac result,college certificate, Visa application form, passport, international passport. I think that's all. I booked and after a week plus went for interview and after another week got passport with visa on. Hangzhou Normal University

Thanks for the detailed response. Fortunately, I am on the path of joining Hangzhou Normal University as well . Would you mind we correspond? Thanks once again.

Lovedb:
Thank God for favour. Hangzhou here I come. Pls what type of food stuff is one allow to carry pls, those already there help.

I am believing you just obtained ur visa. Congratulations!!! Please aside the JW202 and Admission letter from the University, what other documents did you submit at the embassy? Was bank statement requested for? How many days did the visa application processing take? You said Hangzhou? Which of the uni in Hangzhou?

suavecool:
Finally visa to china granted!!! China here i come. Please i want to book Lagos to Guangzou but my school is in Tianjin...How near are they? Egypt air seems to be the cheapest....advice needed pls

Congratulations! Aside the JW202 and Admission letter from the University, what other documents did you submit at the embassy? Was bank statement requested for? How many days did the visa application processing take?

salsera:
Let her file for you, it puts you on the queue.
As soon as she becomes a US citizen she informs USCIS of a change in status then you jump the queue so there is no harm filing now.

But as it is in your case file VO has already said plainly that your wife should file IV for you.

This is the link for July visa bulletin https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/law-and-policy/bulletin/2016/visa-bulletin-for-july-2016.html

You would be under category F2A so if your wife had filed for you in 2014 then your case would have been current now, its about a 2 year wait for spouses of LPR. Remember your wait could even be shorter because as if your wife becomes a US citizen during that time then your 2 year wait is greatly shortened.

Thank you for the detailed info.

OmoBendel24:
Thought as much! But 10 years? I don't think that's correct, acquiring citizenship can turn everything around and fast-track it all in a worse case scenario. It takes time i know, i also know of one that took less than three years though, and the sponsor said part of the delay was even from his end. Seems you lost time not to have been filed for yet, two years gone, you should have been counting down now.

Okay, the trick, understand Seyewest, let the filing kickoff and you go ahead applying in between, they are hardly ever gonna let you go through without that filing process started anyways. Go this route, a double-edged advantage ahead.

Oh yea? Thanks for the heads up. Appreciate.

seyewest:
Bro you blew it and it's because you go about it in a wrong way in which I will explain below;
1) You can be granted a visit visa even though your wife is in the U.S
2) Your wife should have put you in for IV and you can still apply for NIV for the conference.
3) Meanwhile why can't your wife come around to Turkey often to see you..not just twice especially when a U.S visa holder or LPR holder can visit turkey with less than $60 in e-visa
4) Wish there was a kid btw u guys because this will help your argument in insist on seeing your family(Wife and Kids) in the U.S

Thanks for your comments. Cases to every individual differs hence visitation is limited i.e. Work related, time management. Putting in for an IV ll take forever because she's not a citizen yet.

OmoBendel24:
My inner question earlier on. Lots of excuses popped in my mind, just felt "well, several factors to consider, one just can't say, plans/counter-plans, with his profile he should know better". And my assumption just might be very wrong too. Good you asked

Wifey ain't a citizen yet. She's a LPR for now and waiting times for LPR holders isnt encouraging. Most times takes a minimum of 10yrs.

shrekandfiona:
Sorry for your refusal. In my opinion being a student is not a strong enough tie to your country of residence. Why don't you wait till you get a well paid job before reapplying?

When I read your transcript I was of the opinion that you can always abandon your studies for the US. Then imagine what the VO thinks...

What country by the way?

I do understand your point but if you read the transcript properly, being a student wasn't the reason for refusal but just because I have my spouse who lives in the United States. Other two colleagues whom we attended the interview together also single, got approved for the same conference. Country is Turkey and not in Nigeria. We were all Nigerians.

As much as it's being said on here that having a close family member in the States doesn't deter u from getting a US tourist visa but unfortunately otherwise was the case this morning. Transcript as follows.;

V.O: Good morning (with all smiles)
Me: Good morning ma'am ( def filled with smiles too)
V.O: Why and were are you going to in the United States?
Me: To attend the Unconventional Resources Technology Conference 2016 in San Antonio, Texas and would also be visiting my wife after the conference.
V.O: What's your residential status in the country?
Me: Student
V.O Duration of the Conference?
Me: August 1-3rd
V.O: Do you know anyone in the United States?
Me: Yes! My wife.
V.O: What's her status in the States, what does she do and were does she live in the States?
Me: Registered Nurse, LPR and lives in Atlanta
V.O: How many times have you seen each other after she left your home country
Me: Twice
V.O: Where else have you being to?
Me: United Arab Emirates, Nigeria and Netherlands and Greece
V.O: I am very sorry and I need you to understand what am about to say. Looking at your information you seem qualified for a visa and I would have loved to issue you one but your wife’s presence in the United States had cost you this. IT WILL BE VERY HARD for you to get a tourist visa BECAUSE YOUR WIFE is in the United States. Please kindly tell her to put in your papers for the IV.
Me: *cuts in* I do understand but this trip isn't majorly on visiting my wife. The conference is much needed to meet up with a Professor in relation to my forthcoming internship.
V.O: I do understand but like I said your wife’s presence in the United States ........... Go ahead and put in for your IV.


This is my second time. First application was in 2014 also for a conference and btw then and now, a lot had changed in my situation. There was actually no intention to stay after the said stated date in the ds160 form.