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Dangote Refinery will change the narrative of Real Estate Investment in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria when Operations kickstarts next year 2021:

When Aliko Dangote announced his intention to build the largest refinery in Africa in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, and kickstarted the project in 2016, the narrative of real estate within the vicinity changed to the nth degree. Within the shortest period, urbanization of the community increased greatly, and gradually the less recognized environment became a discussion topic for smart investors.

With the foresight on anticipated needs that would arise due to huge infrastructural development within the Lekki Free Zone area, many real-estate development companies have disrupted the myth surrounding real-estate investment in the environment.

They spearheaded the purchase of both residential and commercial land surrounding the community, took up the responsibility of interfacing with the state government regarding all necessary land documentation while providing trust and hassle-free investment opportunities for investors to achieve their homeownership dream – which greatly solved one of the biggest problems of real-estate investment in Lagos years before now. This caused an upsurge in the prices of properties within Ibeju-Lekki, plot of land selling averagely less than N500, 000 ($1,000) increased in value to a million naira and above.

If all these interesting developments were experienced just because of the announcement of the $15 billion Dangote refinery which is still under construction, the big question is what would happen when the largest refinery in Africa and the world’s biggest single-train facility commences operations in 2021?

Understudying the trajectory thus far and taking into cognizance what played out in other suburb areas like Ikoyi, Victoria Island, Lekki Phase 1&2, VGC, Ajah via increasing developments to Bogije on the Island of Lagos which has all seen about 500% to 5000% ROI for those who bought properties in these areas, it is safe to say that we are right on the pathway to see history repeat itself.

Dangote refinery which recently got recognized as one of the 20 most influential projects in the world is projected to produce 650,000 barrels of crude oil per day and create nearly 35,000 direct and 100,000 indirect jobs in and around Lagos. In addition, the project will bring about $10 billion in value added to the organization in terms of foreign exchange, and lead to more infrastructure development and job opportunities within the environment.

Coupled with other multi-billion-dollar projects that are under development within the Ibeju-Lekki axis such as Lekki Free Trade Zone, New Deep-sea Port, 4th Mainland Bridge, and New International Airport amongst others. All these leads to the inundation of people which in turn increases demand for housing as the narrative of Ibeju-Lekki begins to play out as seen in other areas of Lagos in time past – where the value of real estate properties increased exponentially.

Would you rather take a slice of Ibeju-Lekki when it is still more affordable or wait till it becomes one of the most expensive cities in Africa?

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Providing intelligent, integrated real estate consultancy services driven by a time-tested approach of safe and smart real estate investments through intermittent research of the industry is the goal of Oluwajuwon Obaniyi – who is leading the team at Property in Nigeria.

How the commencement of Dangote Refinery in 2021 will change the narrative of real estate in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria:

When Aliko Dangote announced his intention to build the largest refinery in Africa in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, and kickstarted the project in 2016, the narrative of real estate within the vicinity changed to the nth degree. Within the shortest period, urbanization of the community increased greatly, and gradually the less recognized environment became a discussion topic for smart investors.

With the foresight on anticipated needs that would arise due to huge infrastructural development within the Lekki Free Zone area, many real-estate development companies have disrupted the myth surrounding real-estate investment in the environment.

They spearheaded the purchase of both residential and commercial land surrounding the community, took up the responsibility of interfacing with the state government regarding all necessary land documentation while providing trust and hassle-free investment opportunities for investors to achieve their homeownership dream – which greatly solved one of the biggest problems of real-estate investment in Lagos years before now. This caused an upsurge in the prices of properties within Ibeju-Lekki, plot of land selling averagely less than N500, 000 ($1,000) increased in value to a million naira and above.

If all these interesting developments were experienced just because of the announcement of the $15 billion Dangote refinery which is still under construction, the big question is what would happen when the largest refinery in Africa and the world’s biggest single-train facility commences operations in 2021?

Understudying the trajectory thus far and taking into cognizance what played out in other suburb areas like Ikoyi, Victoria Island, Lekki Phase 1&2, VGC, Ajah via increasing developments to Bogije on the Island of Lagos which has all seen about 500% to 5000% ROI for those who bought properties in these areas, it is safe to say that we are right on the pathway to see history repeat itself.

Dangote refinery which recently got recognized as one of the 20 most influential projects in the world is projected to produce 650,000 barrels of crude oil per day and create nearly 35,000 direct and 100,000 indirect jobs in and around Lagos. In addition, the project will bring about $10 billion in value added to the organization in terms of foreign exchange, and lead to more infrastructure development and job opportunities within the environment.

Coupled with other multi-billion-dollar projects that are under development within the Ibeju-Lekki axis such as Lekki Free Trade Zone, New Deep-sea Port, 4th Mainland Bridge, and New International Airport amongst others. All these leads to the inundation of people which in turn increases demand for housing as the narrative of Ibeju-Lekki begins to play out as seen in other areas of Lagos in time past – where the value of real estate properties increased exponentially.

Would you rather take a slice of Ibeju-Lekki when it is still more affordable or wait till it becomes one of the most expensive cities in Africa?

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Providing intelligent, integrated real estate consultancy services driven by a time-tested approach of safe and smart real estate investments through intermittent research of the industry is the goal of Oluwajuwon Obaniyi – who is leading the team at Property in Nigeria.

Hi Olayinkaji,

Sorry to hear about your visa delay. I also applied to NBCC.

Did you get Biometric Verification Letter before you got the decision email?

Olayinkaji:
Thank you Mr Frank. I actually applied for PGD in Network admisntatrtion.
Your advise is that I should reapply for another PGD in project management or related course and readjust my LOE addressing the concerns.

Please correct me if I am wrong, awaiting your reply.

Thank you Osemigho. I replied your comment same day but I couldn't find it and had issues making new comments.

Thanks also to Pee2jay9 and Time2Soar.

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I presently work with an International Education Foundation - so I oversee major IT / Data related operations of the foundation in Nigeria as well as Programs and other on the ground liaison responsibilities as seen on my reference letter and prior before this employment I have worked across 3 different industries within core IT positions (leading companies - Oil and Gas etc).

Just to add to the parent comment again, I did not mention the financial support of family members in my application to study in Canada. I solely presented available financial/economy ties that I am not using all my savings to pursue study in Canada.

I drew a family tree showing my family information, I attached my late dad burial poster (early this year). I lost my mum while I was just 6 years - so I don't even have any document on that, I only added her picture to the family tree.

I was invited to Istanbul by IBM Turkey as the representative of their local partner company in Nigeria regarding a big project we were working on as that time. Likewise, the opportunity to travel to New York following the invitation of my present firm. So, I only felt that can establish some sense of credibility and good profile towards my personality.

The investment is with an Agritech firm - I can share the opportunity with you if you want - lol.

I am only thankful to God for his Grace to have the profile presented. I also saw similar profile with a young lady of about 25 few weeks back on this platform. So, it is only God's grace.

I have written a rebutter on this through webform as eligibility and background check is still ongoing. I only feel that the reasons made are wrong to what I presented and I clearly tied this to my short and long term career goals.

By the way - is CSE same as webform? Thanks.

Osemigho:
Incompatible employment and Education profile. Lack of evidence of your parent death. How are you able to save that much money considering your age and employment situation?

Personally I’m curious to know the financial institution that gave you 22% interest on investment. Also, I don’t think you need to be attaching letter of invitation to other countries. Your visa And passport entry and Exit stamps are enough evidence.

In my opinion, you submitted a solid application that looks too good to be true of your age, and employment and financial situations. This can be mere speculation because I am not a visa officer.

Thank you Osemigho.

I presently work with an International Education Foundation - so I oversee major IT / Data related operations of the foundation in Nigeria as well as Programs and other on the ground liaison responsibilities as seen on my reference letter and prior before this employment I have worked across 3 different industries within core IT positions (leading companies - Oil and Gas etc).

Just to add to the parent comment again, I did not mention the financial support of family members in my application to study in Canada. I solely presented available financial/economy ties that I am not using all my savings to pursue study in Canada.

I drew a family tree showing my family information, I attached my late dad burial poster (early this year). I lost my mum while I was just 6 years - so I don't even have any document on that, I only added her picture to the family tree.

I was invited to Istanbul by IBM Turkey as the representative of their local partner company in Nigeria regarding a big project we were working on as that time. Likewise, the opportunity to travel to New York following the invitation of my present firm. So, I only felt that can establish some sense of credibility and good profile towards my personality.

The investment is with an Agritech firm - I can share the opportunity with you if you want - lol.

I am only thankful to God for his Grace to have the profile presented. I also saw similar profile with a young lady of about 25 few weeks back on this platform. So, it is only God's grace.

I am planning to write a rebutter on this through webform as eligibility and background check is still ongoing. I only feel that the reasons made are wrong to what I presented and I clearly tied this to my short and long term career goals.

By the way - should my LOE be pasted inside the webform or attach separately alongside the documents of evidence? Thanks.

Osemigho:
Incompatible employment and Education profile. Lack of evidence of your parent death. How are you able to save that much money considering your age and employment situation?

Personally I’m curious to know the financial institution that gave you 22% interest on investment. Also, I don’t think you need to be attaching letter of invitation to other countries. Your visa And passport entry and Exit stamps are enough evidence.

In my opinion, you submitted a solid application that looks too good to be true of your age, and employment and financial situations. This can be mere speculation because I am not a visa officer.

Hi everyone, my GCMS note came in early hours of today. From the VO's comment - this is a wrong review of my application. Applied - June 12, 20020.

1. I clearly didn't state that funding will come from any family - all will be from me.

2. And the savings is not 22k instead it is $32,071 CAD supported with other investment (My investment is currently worth N3,375,000 (about $
12,755 CAD) and would have yielded a 22% interest over the period of my stay in Canada - Investment Letter attached), land property, maintenance stipends from work (study leave approval states that they will even be paying me 30% of my salary while away).

3. Fees & Funding Information for 1 year program:
▪ Total cost of Tuition & Other Student Fees for the duration of study = $11,804 CAD
▪ Living Expenses for 1 year = $10,000 CAD
▪ Available Funds = $32,071 CAD

4. No gap since i graduated - I have been working since 2016 till now. Gainfully employed.

5. Travel history - to Istanbul and New York last year based on work.

Documents:

Category 1: Employment Documents
1. Application for Study Leave Letter
2. Study Leave Approval Letter
3. Employment Verification Letter – From 4 different employers
4. Work I.D. Card

Category 2: Travel History
1. Travel Pictures
2. Letter of Invitation to Istanbul, Turkey
3. Letter of Invitation to New York, United States of America
4. Other Travel Documents

Category 3: Education Documents
1. West African Senior School Certificate Examination ……………………………………….….
2. BSc. Certificate ……………...……………………………………………………………………………….….
3. Transcript …………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….


Category 4: Other Supporting Documents
1. Rental Agreement with Property company in Canada when I arrive
2. Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Business Certificate for IT business ( on long term - to run this business fully).
3. Police Clearance Certificate
4. National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Discharge Certificate
5. Birth Certificate
6. State of Origin Certificate
7. Resume
8. Family Information


Category: Proof of means of Financial Support
1. Bank Statement of Account …………
2. Employment Confirmation .…
3. Employment Letter …
4. Confirmation of School $500 CAD Non-Refundable Payment
5. Payslips ………
6. Investment Letter from Investment Company
7. Estate Land Property Documents

Hi everyone, my GCMS note came in early hours of today. From the VO's comment - this is a wrong review of my application. Applied - June 12, 20020.

1. I clearly didn't state that funding will come from any family - all will be from me.

2. And the savings is not 22k instead it is $32,071 CAD supported with other investment (My investment is currently worth N3,375,000 (about $
12,755 CAD) and would have yielded a 22% interest over the period of my stay in Canada - Investment Letter attached), land property, maintenance stipends from work (study leave approval states that they will even be paying me 30% of my salary while away).

3. Fees & Funding Information for 1 year program:
▪ Total cost of Tuition & Other Student Fees for the duration of study = $11,804 CAD
▪ Living Expenses for 1 year = $10,000 CAD
▪ Available Funds = $32,071 CAD

4. No gap since i graduated - I have been working since 2016 till now. Gainfully employed.

5. Travel history - to Istanbul and New York last year based on work.

Documents:

Category 1: Employment Documents
1. Application for Study Leave Letter
2. Study Leave Approval Letter
3. Employment Verification Letter – From 4 different employers
4. Work I.D. Card

Category 2: Travel History
1. Travel Pictures
2. Letter of Invitation to Istanbul, Turkey
3. Letter of Invitation to New York, United States of America
4. Other Travel Documents

Category 3: Education Documents
1. West African Senior School Certificate Examination ……………………………………….….
2. BSc. Certificate ……………...……………………………………………………………………………….….
3. Transcript …………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….


Category 4: Other Supporting Documents
1. Rental Agreement with Property company in Canada when I arrive
2. Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Business Certificate for IT business ( on long term - to run this business fully).
3. Police Clearance Certificate
4. National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Discharge Certificate
5. Birth Certificate
6. State of Origin Certificate
7. Resume
8. Family Information


Category: Proof of means of Financial Support
1. Bank Statement of Account …………
2. Employment Confirmation .…
3. Employment Letter …
4. Confirmation of School $500 CAD Non-Refundable Payment
5. Payslips ………
6. Investment Letter from Investment Company
7. Estate Land Property Documents

I agree with you Lekiboboe. Also, I feel a lot goes on in checking each applicants' profile whether going for Diploma or a logically progressive degree. I recently got connected to a woman, who got AIP for a Diploma program in New Brunswick - she has a Master degree already and it was clearly stated in her profile.

Another interesting thing is after many years working in the banking sector, she is now going for an IT program. I believe she did well by explaining her reasons in her LOE and SOP.

Good luck to us all.

Lekiboboe:
You are welcome,
Yeah you are right, but they didn't see it as a cogent reason I guess (No career Progression in terms of Educational Qualification i.e B.A to Dip, instead of a B.A to PG.Cert/PGD).

Cos It might be based on an Assumption from them that there are Linguistic-related programs (e.g Journalism) she would have gone for instead of a DIPLOMA which makes Purpose of Study Vague and the Diploma program will make it look as if your sister's primary intention of travelling to Canada is not to study.

All da best, You are welcome!

Economy trends during this Covid-19 pandemic era has vividly proven the society imbalance in our country and across the world. We saw this across sectors such as Education, Health, Humanitarian etc. While some persons had a haven during the lockdown, most had it tough.

Another highlight is the housing deficit that has significantly increased in the country, an arguable number of 17 million house deficit, making homeownership a long-distance dream in Nigeria and most importantly among the youths. 

This led to my partnership with NaijaPropertyZone (a real estate advisory hub), which provides the platform for me to safely advise forward thinking and smart young Nigerians on secure investment opportunities within the real estate industry.

Within a month, I raised an investment portfolio of over 20 million naira (direct) and 59 million naira (indirect), with a contribution of 45% by the female gender.

Lessons learned from these past months has made it clear that Nigerian youths are not "lazy", they are hardworking and mindful of what they invest into. Although, many Nigerian youths are still battling the myths of real estate investment, one must take into cognizance that access to genuine investment information is lacking. Trust and integrity also play a major role within this industry, many rely on the integrity of the person advising them or pitching the investment opportunity to them before investing their money.

In all, my fulfilment is that through this experience, I played a part in reducing the housing deficit in Nigeria and ultimately fulfil the homeownership dream of some young Nigerians.

To me, the goal is to help forward thinking young Nigerians make informed investment decisions and hence build a generational wealth culture, while remembering that a good person leaves an inheritance for their children's children.

My name is Oluwajuwon Obaniyi, youth prosperity is my passion and real estate investment is one of the secure vehicles to achieving that.

Economy trends during this Covid-19 pandemic era has vividly proven the society imbalance in our country and across the world. We saw this across sectors such as Education, Health, Humanitarian etc. While some persons had a haven during the lockdown, most had it tough.

Another highlight is the housing deficit that has significantly increased in the country, an arguable number of 17 million house deficit, making homeownership a long-distance dream in Nigeria and most importantly among the youths. 

This led to my partnership with NaijaPropertyZone (a real estate advisory hub), which provides the platform for me to safely advise forward thinking and smart young Nigerians on secure investment opportunities within the real estate industry.

Within a month, I raised an investment portfolio of over 20 million naira (direct) and 59 million naira (indirect), with a contribution of 45% by the female gender.

Lessons learned from these past months has made it clear that Nigerian youths are not "lazy", they are hardworking and mindful of what they invest into. Although, many Nigerian youths are still battling the myths of real estate investment, one must take into cognizance that access to genuine investment information is lacking. Trust and integrity also play a major role within this industry, many rely on the integrity of the person advising them or pitching the investment opportunity to them before investing their money.

In all, my fulfilment is that through this experience, I played a part in reducing the housing deficit in Nigeria and ultimately fulfil the homeownership dream of some young Nigerians.

To me, the goal is to help forward thinking young Nigerians make informed investment decisions and hence build a generational wealth culture, while remembering that a good person leaves an inheritance for their children's children.

My name is Oluwajuwon Obaniyi, youth prosperity is my passion and real estate investment is one of the secure vehicles to achieving that.

ayoadefantastic:
Hi,

Pls a friend just got this email and on the account nothing has changed.
She did upfront medicals, and finger prints last year when she applied for visit visa (although rejected) now applying for study permit for PhD. All on the account is the submission confirmation since May 14th and now this email. Pls does anyone have an insight of what is happening?
Thank you in advance.

Hi @Ayoadefantastic,

Any update from your friend now? Hope there is now an update on his/her account?

Obasanjo280:
People of Nairaland. I have get passport request Ooooooooo
I will say the rest leave work

Big Congratulations !!!

Please, can you share your application timeline with us to see the duration and a brief of your profile (First / Second application etc.)

Thanks and congrats once again.

With the uncertainties around VAC/VFS regarding biometrics capturing, I think IRCC should consider alternative means to control this process for now.

Why can't applicants get a biometric scanner by themselves and log in to IRCC secured website to capture their biometrics? Also, the system should be developed to validate that the placement of fingers, facial capture are all done properly. Upon arrival to Canada, they can further update the record using their systems.

In addition, for applicants with valid USA visa or recently got captured by the USA agency, why can't they request for such applicants biometric data, if truly they share information with selected countries.

There is a need to review IRCC process assets - procedures, policies etc. in order to make it adapt to the present reality.

Jermaineayo:
Hello Great people!

Please does anyone here know someone that knows somebody who has travelled to Ghana from Nigeria...either by air, land or water recently.

Kindly hit me up if you do.

Hi Jermaineayo,

If you are still willing to explore the trip to Ghana. Kindly reach out, let's discuss on something.

Regards.

Pee2Jay9:
I get ur point about waiting to read my update.. Hopefully, you won't hear bad news from me by God's grace.
I have read several testimonies of people that got approvals despite arranging their documents how they thought best. ILoveTheLord is an example.

I won't hear bad news from you by God's grace.

It will end in praise!!!!

Pee2Jay9:
Ok but is this protocol specified by IRCC? cos while uploading IMM forms, there are sections that u must upload just filled forms while there are others that you can afford to scan and upload. The family section is one of those were u can print, sign and upload scanned forms, so I think other documents can be merged to the IMM form for this family section.

Only a superior argument with proof where an applicant has been denied or requested to submit supporting documents already merged & uploaded in this section will make it a fact; else I think it's up to choice and interpretation.

So I look forward to examples from the past.

While I do not have a proof for you as requested. I just need to point out to you that you are not expected to print and sign the IMM forms before you can upload if you are applying online.

With your Acrobat/Adobe Reader - you can electronically fill the document and validate it, and if you are concerned about the signatory part, I believe your e-signature (your full name) during the process of transmitting the application to IRCC covers that.

While you can challenge the status quo --- you or the person in question can give it a trial if you decide to follow the abovementioned plan. We will be glad to read your update.

(Talking about online application).

Brownie1003:
Hello everyone,

I have read page 1 and some other pages in the thread but I am a bit confused with the list of applicant documents needed for submission. Since the application is currently online, does one need to submit all the documents listed? If yes, how do one submit a document that doesn't have an upload folder? For instance, applicants previous employment, National service cert, etc.

Pls someone who has filled the form should pls guide. Thank you.

If you are applying online - you will fill a questionnaire and the answers you give will automatically generate your unique documents checklist. So, don't be scared.

The documents you mentioned i.e. Previous employment, National service cert etc. should come under - Client Information - Note that your main task is to merge the documents (should not exceed 4mb all together).

Your SOP and all your supporting documents that doesn't have a unique upload column should come under Client information.

Visit this link for more information: https://www.nairaland.com/4773130/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/33#72169936

JustMellow:
Hello Jwon1,

Remember, you are doing an online application which comes with a custom checklist which are the upload columns for the required documents unlike paper that enables a manual checklist.

Literally, you can also use the paper checklist to arrange or sort your documents before uploading online or work with the custom made for online.

There is no need to worry.


All the best

Thank you, I appreciate.

Rollyxxmv:
Not sure abt how this works..but sure others can help

Thank you

Rollyxxmv:
One more thing..
Pls Add the birth certs of all those on your family information(dad,mum, siblings, step), even though they're not accompanying you..
Its clearly stated in their advisory

..https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/student.asp?
countrySelect=NG#applications

I think non inclusion is a reason why "family ties" in denials are rampant..imo

Hi Rollyxxmv,

Please I am about to submit my application online and the questionnaire that I filled didn't provide "Completed Document Checklist for Study Permit"

Please, is this compulsory? or it is based on the provided documents checklist of each candidate profile?

Thanks for your response in advance.

Olayinkaji:
Who applied to nbcc here. I just received message for me to defer o

I don't think it is compulsory you defer now. If there is still hope that visa gets issued before the last week of August, 2020. You can consider to explore the chance and most likely adopt the case by case basis deferral decision later on.

Also, from the abovementioned, deferring on/before the June 30th deadline (recommended by the school), is like giving up the dream till next year September.

You can continue to follow the developments of CIC and be at alert to make the best decision at the appropriate time.

Regards.

Frankrobbn1:
I have done that, check your mail.

It will end in praise

Hi Mr. Frank,

Thank you for the wonderful work you are doing here. Please I sent you an email relating to my application plan.

I will ensure to share my experience on this thread when it is time but I will appreciate if you can reply my email.

Thank you.