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talk2pman:
https://www.accessbankplc.com/Corporate/Product-Services/Global-Trade-Services.aspx

PTA/BTA shall only apply to journeys of more than five (5) hours flight time originating from Nigeria

every bank with their own criteria. Let him board from Abuja to Kigali is more than 5hrs

talk2pman:
Not true please, the "direct flight time" must be 5hours and above. hence, you can only get PTA to egypt, ethiopia, djibouti, eritrea, south africa, kenya, mozambique, madagascar, seychelles, mauritius, comoros, tanzania, lesotho, swaziland etc.

Anyone who gives you PTA to rwanda, which is a 4hrs 30mins flight time does that at his or her own peril.

https://titantrustbank.com/get-pta-bta/
Only Valid Travel Documents Shall be Accepted: Your ticket must be to an international destination outside of West Africa and Cameroun

saintkeppy:
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Uyo the State Capital is Administrative &Business City. Civil servants, politicians, few business men running the show in Uyo.

Most of AKS Oil&Gas is located Offshores.

Most oil workers are in Oil Services companies(Contract staff) they come deliver their jobs then return back PH, they're different from E&P companies, but some people will not understand, I'm a Petroleum & Gas Engineering graduate, I have worked in a few Services coys before the covid sh!T scattered everything, Oil companies that are in Akwa Ibom State are Exploration & Production (E&P), but when services or maintenance are required they hire or contract experts which most are Port Harcourt based companies, interestingly, Port Harcourt happens to be Africa's Oil&Gas Capital, long time ago with much factors in their favour.

Reasons are: Services company wants to be close to their Clients being E&P companies.

Port Harcourt is centrally located between Eket, Warri&other oil locations in Bayelsa State, proximity to move equipments&workers via road or by sea as the case maybe, as a result, Services companies don't see the need to operate another branch in those locations I mentioned above, simply to avoid paying mutiple Taxes to States &over-head cost of running an extra branch.

They prefer to mobilize from Port Harcourt to all those oil locations & return back to base in Port Harcourt, that's why Trans Amadi Area in Port Harcourt is an Oil&Gas district in the city, where they have offices&yards.

Services companies strikes deal to carry out different services to E&P companies like ExxonMobil, Total, Agip,Chevron, Shell, etc
Deals include but not limited to
• Drilling, designing of drilling fluids
•Well completions
•Well logging
• Pipelines
•Maintenance & Repairs of Facilities, Oil rigs both Onshores&Offshores.

Most of those companies the OP mentioned above recruit secretly, sometimes they recruit from Lagos then send down to AKS to work, they pick very few from the State, some Offshore workers can check out after 2weeks then travel to meet with their families in Port Harcourt, truth be told, there's no jobs for teeming youths in AKS, what they have are Betshops, POS outlets, politicians, Igbo business men helping in contributing to the IGR, Let us call a spade, a spade.

AKS is ranked 2nd in unemployment in the country in the mist of plenty, high Allocation, high IGR, oil&Gas companies.


There are oil capitals across the world e.g
Aberdeen in Europe
Houston, Texas in Americas
Dubai or Singapore in Asia
Perth in Australia

your talking rubbish here, 90% of aks oil comes from offshore. Port Harcourt is there departure center. the choppers that transport them are here in ph..I repeat 80% of oil workers in akwa ibiom are living in Port Harcourt.

Eniitankorede:
You are not wise. What’s the meaning of giving him Nigerian flag? Let’s see if you are wise.

even in sports arena , sportsmen and woman can share country symbols like flag. as far there is no political symbols there .it can never be a political gathering.

The country is sinking rapidly. all thanks to agbado and cassava party

By Prince Okafor
International travels traffic from Nigeria has been hit with a major blow, as foreign exchange, blocked foreign airlines funds, amongst others have pushed the price of airfare tickets to 282 per cent in one year.
This development has impacted summer travels negatively following the dynamics in the nation’s economy as passengers pay between N2.1 million to N2.3 million for a round trip outside Nigeria on economy ticket.
Saturday Vanguard gathered that, currently, Nigeria has Bilateral Air Services Agreements with over 78 countries. From Nigeria, air travellers can fly directly to many of the world’s business centres such as London, Paris, Frankfurt, New York, Johannesburg, Atlanta, Amsterdam, Dubai and Jeddah to mention a few.
With the attainment of America’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) Category One Certification, Nigerian registered carriers can now fly directly into the United States of America (USA)
However, a survey by Saturday Vanguard showed that an economy class ticket for a round trip from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos to the George Bush International Airport Houston, IAH, which was sold between N500,000 to N550,000 in 2021, is now sold at N2.1 million.
Also, a round trip on an economy class ticket from Nigeria to London Heathrow Airport, which is less than 2, 000 pounds, is now 3,000 pounds and above. A round trip from Lagos to Johannesburg, South Africa, now sells for N500,000.
A breakdown of the charges that make up the total cost of an air ticket using the United States as a case study, includes Airfare, which varies, U.S. transportation tax, $38.20, September 11th security fee, $5.60, international surcharge, $400.00, U.S. APHIS user fee, $3.96, U.S. Customs user fee, $5.99, U.S. Immigration user fee, $7.00, Nigeria airport service charge, $100.00, Nigeria security charge, $20, U.S. passenger facility charge, $4.5.
Passenger Laments skyrocketing price
Meanwhile, in a chat with Saturday Vanguard, a passenger in Lagos who preferred anonymity, told Saturday Vanguard, that he had just come back from the United Kingdom, and wanted to change his return ticket date and they charged him N546,000.
“Following this development, I contacted my travel agent to get an economic ticket from Lagos to London, to understand the rationality, I was amazed when he told me that it would cost me N1.9 million.
“I exaggeration I screamed, this is out of this world, I asked him why, and he gave me many reasons among which he disclosed that the issue of aviation fuel, along with the fact that airlines cannot repatriate their money back to their country. Right now they are been forced to buy an air ticket in dollars.”
But in a swift reaction, the Principal Managing Partner, Avaero Capital Partners, Sindy Foster told Saturday Vanguard that, “At the original time of booking the fares were lower, as they probably did not take into account the five factors above. It’s not the change of date which they have charged N546, 000 for, it’s the difference between fare costs from the time of booking to now, which is why the apparent ‘change’ fare is so now.
Similarly, a former Military Commandant at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Group Capt John Ojikutu lamented that the aviation industry is collapsing because of debts and it is affecting the foreign airline.
He said: Foreign airlines cannot take their money back to their country and if foreign airlines stop operations here there will be a huge catastrophe. We acquire 80 per cent minimum of our earnings from commercial aviation from foreign airlines.
“If they cannot repatriate their money back to their country then there will be a problem. I just got a message from the House of Assembly, asking the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to return their money so they can change themselves through the parallel market. There is more dollar there today than in the CBN. “If they have to change it, then you will have to pay for it and that is why the air ticket has gone up. There is no magic about what is happening.”
Factors responsible for the hike
While highlighting the factors driving the surge in the price of international flights, Foster, noted that, seasonal demand, plus pent-up post covid demand has driven up the price of international tickets. According to her, “During covid many airlines provided vouchers to passengers in respect of flight cancellations, these vouchers had expiry dates in 2022/2023 in many cases. She said: “This summer was the first summer where covid restrictions had been relaxed or removed entirely. So this year, many people planned overseas trips and destination weddings amongst others.
“Also, aviation fuel has increased dramatically over the last few months. To try to claw back some of this increase airlines have added fuel surcharges to the cost of tickets which have pushed up the cost of tickets.
“There are also increased airport charges to claw back some of the losses during the covid lockdowns and the subsequent lack of passenger demand created by varying vaccination and testing requirements between countries, airports increased charges to airlines, some of which will have resulted in higher fares for passengers.
“Nigeria owes Foreign Airlines over $450 million in unremitted revenue. To compensate for this situation the airlines have removed the lower class fares from their tickets. Airlines are forced to source funds on the parallel market, so any fare which would not generate the anticipated ticket price when converted to dollars was apparently removed.
“Also, there are Forex differentials, the Naira has depreciated against the dollar. So all fares will be higher in terms of Naira required to purchase the tickets which will have originated from dollar cost/revenue calculations.
“Until the above is no longer the case the situation will remain as it is.”
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/07/international-travels-airfare-rise-282-to-n2-1m-per-trip/

HIMARS the new big man in town. it also demilitarized that lousy fake air defense system called S-400. Russia weapons are fakes.

baralatie:
That is what this guy's don't understand!
China is not stupid enough to bring war to its borders!
It is expected that china will try to shake table but as long as the table is there.
Nothing is gonna happen

sure, pelosi is not the ist high ranking officer to visit Taiwan, eu parliamentary president was in Taiwan this year and Japanese lawmakers too. this one will come and pass

Eniitankorede:
What about the flag he was waving?

is it a flag of labour party?

Eniitankorede:
Do you see Tinubu campaigning in mosque?

do you see Peter obi campaigning in church

Uprightness100:
The account of the People’s Liberation Army(the ground force under the Chinese Armed Forces) announced on the wibo social media account to prepare for war...

(Abu Saleh)

na so war dey take start. without preparation or any assemblage hahaha. china thank you for comic relief

Uprightness100:
The beginning of the sudden exercises of the People's Liberation Army of China. Takeoff of combat helicopters Harbin Z-19 of the 72nd Army Aviation Brigade of the PLA Eastern Combat Command Zone (operational zone - Taiwan and the Taiwan Strait)Fujian Province July 30/ 2022

of every high ranking USA official visit, china always conduct military exercise. this one will come and go.

Appleyard:
Classic trolling. Which table have turned? You are even calling God on MLS HIMARS?

You sound very emotional. Please, don't get your hopes up, any talk of a Ukrainian counteroffensive is a pipe dream. Don't end up being brainwashed and disappointed like Igbofam who have retired to his Igbo Farm at Kwale in Delta State. Every sane mind knows that Ukraine have lost the war already.

as you can see from the above link I gave that guy. the much touted s-400 billion dollar air defense missiles is been routed in Donbass by old HiMARS missiles. off course, the offensive is on underway already in Kherson. three settlement taken so far. many of Russia command has been demilitarized too by HIMARS and MLRS. cont. consoling ur self , I am always here to missile all the ugly puttards that will raise his or her ugly head against democratic country. https://www.google.com/url?q=https://news.yahoo.com/three-kherson-settlements-liberated-recent-124600874.html&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjdx9XPlKH5AhVGnaQKHQqoBtEQFnoECAUQAg&usg=AOvVaw3YKvb0ki8onCe_O0V7NJ3p

lol, Yoruba two face . Tinubu can visit mosques but Peter obi shouldn't visit churches. take Yoruba advise at you're peril

LordMangekyo:
Your mumu nor too much? the links you dropped even classified Taiwan missiles as supersonic....
Meanwhile, China is currently fielding hypersonic ballistic and cruise missiles that would take out sam batteries, if any.... and leave nearby crews asking "WHAT WAS THAT"?

China has alot of satellite guided missiles now. Meanwhile, does Taiwan even have satellite on space? Or they're gonna rely on the US, for intelligence? Laughable.

No S-400 Sam was positioned in Ukraine, incase you don't know. They're all in Russia.
What we have in Ukraine are TOR AA's. I have rarely even seen an actual S-300 lol.

Meanwhile, source to backup your claim that a Su-25 operated in an air space already covered by an S-400 or even S-300 to make it easy for your skull?
Note that failure to drop a source would confirm my early statement that you're a clown lol so prove to me that u aren't.

It's simple. China isn't going to attack Taiwan, because so far USA promises support to Taiwan. China has still not surpassed USA in terms of military capability. It would be a gamble on if USA is willing to risk defending Taiwan. It's 50/50. Nobody wants a WW2.

arm chair analyst, Taiwan got a lot of cruise missiles too,like I always called olodo. even ordinary HiMARS of 1970 is taken ur much touted s-400 .is obvious you don't Know anything about war. just talking what ur not sure about. engaging you is time wasting.
see a link where ur rubbish s-400 is taken by ordinary HiMARS

https://www.google.com/url?q=https://eurasiantimes.com/400-missile-defense-system-crumbling-again-us-himars/%3Famp&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiOmcPbi6H5AhUC_6QKHWbeCdAQFnoECAoQAg&usg=AOvVaw2uWt-Uq0SQDZWbzoKEAmrH

LordMangekyo:
And who said the war in ukraine wouldnt be won? Your dad?
Putin has this war in the bag.
Let me remind you that, the only reason why Ukraine is still holding out is of those ammunition and hardware reinforcements entering the country via Poland. There wouldn't be any such thing in the case of Taiwan.

Let me remind you also, that all Taiwan military hardwares were even purchased from the USA. Meaning ammunitions and spare parts would be needed to keep them functioning. Meanwhile, how they gonna get supplies with their coast blockaded and their skies covered by Chinese SAM batteries?

lol not only in bag but pocket. he is winning yet losing 40% of army, 1500 tanks , Ukraine on counter-offensive in Kherson and doing pretty well with MLRS and HiMARS. and losing territory taken initially in the war.
Taiwan purchase and makes his weapons. USA and Japan are very passionate about taiwan. the largest USA oversea navy is in Taiwan..
china, is not like olodo Russia . they wouldn't like to sacrifice their economy in alter of stupidity trying to invade Taiwan.

LordMangekyo:
Is F-16 modern compared to the 5th generation aircrafts that litter the storage of China? What is even the use of an F-16 against an enemy that possesses and employs S400 SAM batteries? F-16s that were even shot down by an Iraq that had little to no working AA's? You must be a clown

Taiwan does not even have any missile that can reach China. Take that to the bank
Even if they do, China can just place those S400 Sam's at the coast, and interception is 100% guaranteed, since missiles from Taiwan, would have to fly across the sea, making them very easy to spot by bandwidth raders.

The funny thing about Taiwan is that.... They are an island, yet their navy is even shit compared to South Africa

Britain invests alot more on their navy.... Infact 80% of their military budget goes to their navy because you would need them to defend you since you're in a goddamn island which has its pros and cons.

Meanwhile, Taiwan navy is absolute shit and nothing to write home about. The Chinese navy would just sail through unharmed because those little shits called frigates that Taiwan employs would be destroyed even before knowing what hit them

olodo, Taiwan has missiles that can annihilate Beijing simply Google Taiwan's Hsiung FengIIE missiles and the supersonic YunFeng.S-400 that can't stop ordinary su-25 of ukraine. will be able stop F-16 hahahaha. puttard ur a joke.

if it's easy to take Taiwan why not order xi as you guys did to puttard. you don't know anything about military and defense. Taiwan is not invading nation . all there weapons is designs of defense. you just an olodo that know nothing about military and war.

LordMangekyo:
I did not even open the link you dropped
I stopped reading most of these analysis from media's featuring people who call themselves "experts". Lol.

I can make my own researches for myself, and make conclusions.

My conclusion on this topic is that Taiwan is just too small and insignificant to stand a chance against China. The fact that it is an island adds to their woe. If this was the 40s when the use of missiles were limited, then maybe. Just maybe. But these days countries that are rich can just spam endless missile barrage on you. There are drones, and even stealth fighter jets and bombers that would 100% penetrate the shitty AA's that Taiwan employs.

Meanwhike, take Britain, an island, for example in WW2... They prepared heavily for the German assault. Meanwhile, during the invasion, Germany only used a fraction of their airforce power, but please go read up on the damages they inflicted on the brits.
They even contemplated surrendering. This is even considering the fact that the British navy was a force to reckon with then. Meanwhile, the German navy was actually shit even compared to the soviet union, not to talk of great Britain.

Meanwhile, what does Taiwan have? 4 ww1 era submarines and a few frigates lol. China just added their 3rd aircraft carriers to their collection. They have 80+ subs all armed with long range missiles and torpedoes to completely devastate Taiwan. Let's not even bring up their destroyers which would obliterate those ww1 frigates that Taiwan proudly fields lol.
China dwarfs and batters Taiwan in the air, on land, on sea.... Technologically, economically, and politically. Let's not even talk about the cyber war China would unleash on their technical sector.

Honestly even the average Taiwanese would be surprised if they managed to hold out for 2 days

bla bla why don't you go and command xi to take Taiwan. arm chair analyst. that's how you people cheers Putin to commit into a war he can never win. abeg go rest. if UK had land border with Germans , German could have taken them like France. you think is easy to fight an island nation with sophisticated army. Since Korea war china has been threatening to take Taiwan by military force. what is stopping them for over 60yrs.

Hunchogee:
shut up Ibeno is heavily developed

developed kee you there.

LordMangekyo:

You insinuating that Taiwan, without external help would last even a week against China, which is predicted to overtake USA and even Russia militarily and soon?
You must be demented

Give me a detailed stockpile of the Taiwan military let's see how they compare to PLA!
Or don't worry, I'll do it myself and link it up. Don't worry.

The only way Taiwan would be standing a chance of surviving through a few week, is if they get direct military assistance from the USA. And that isnt going to happen except the USA is willing to risk a world war, which would 100% happen the moment they try removing a total blockade.

Do you think war is all about just shooting guns at each other? I hope not.
Taiwan isnt even food sufficient. They rely on imports from other countries to sustain their people. Even their fossil fuel would be cut off completely. China can leave them to themselves, and unleash unending barrage to further add pressure on them.

Those missiles you claim Taiwan possesses are actually anti ship and a few AA's. Their ranges are extremely limited and would be pretty much useless against an enemy that would just sit it out, and unleash hell on them.

Meanwhile, this is even if we think the Chinese would even sit it out. China is the most populous country in the entire world. They have money only second to the USA.
They can decide to take the risk and push in conscripts. 50k sacrifice out of a pupulation of millions of people available to be conscripted into the military is a very little price to pay for Taiwan itself. Any lost equipment would be replaced even before the blinking of an eye

There is absolutely NO scenario where taiwan doesn't get brutalized, bullied, bombarded, and annihilated by the PLA

hope you read the aljazerra article not base your self on hearsay. maybe it spirits china will you use to invade not humans. do you Know the risk of transportation 1000s in one ship. that enemy can capsize .

china knew it will be a huge gamble to invade . Taiwan air Force is a pretty good force with modern jets like F-16. with hundreds of runway underground. it will take a huge gamble to crush Taiwan take that from me.
you should also be aware that most important cities in china are also located in the coast, is china ready to see Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong plume by missiles .
your novice , that how you guys were saying Russia will overrun Ukraine in 2wks. now we are in 6 months . Russia is yet to over ordinary Donbass but also lost 40% of their forces.
lecturing mu*mu like you is a waste of time.

LordMangekyo:
"I stopped at Taiwan isn't ukraine. Taiwan has been preparing for the past 60years".
Luckily,i have the perfect article to educate you since youre ignorant of actual reality.

If you're willing to read with a clean mind. https://www.reddit.com/r/CredibleDefense/comments/wah0u6/dispelling_the_myth_of_taiwan_military_competency/

I repeat Taiwan is not Ukraine, if easy as you claimed china could have over ran them decade ago..Taiwan terrain is difficult , if ur invading a nation through a sea , ur chance of survival is minimal ..do you think Taiwan doesn't have missiles that can reach Guangzhou and Shanghai. China knew all these. The reasons they haven't invaded Taiwan for past 30yrs now.
https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2022/4/4/how-difficult-would-it-be-for-china-to-invade-taiwan
Bring a reputable journal not reddit

LordMangekyo:
It will easy actually. Very easy. It's only a matter of blockading Taiwan, and bombard them with munitions from a safe distance.

I don't think you're taking into consideration, that the only reason Ukraine is being able to continue fighting is because, despite russia blockaded their ports, they're still getting ammunitions and hardwares from Poland and other "friendly" countries that they share border with.

They won't be any such in the case of Taiwan. It's an island, shares no border with anyone. PLA has enough long range missiles, rockets and artillery to bombard them into surrendering.

lol Ukraine is not Taiwan. Taiwan has been preparing for past 60yrs for china war. do you know how many miles of underground bunkers and runway in Taiwan. china bombing Taiwan won't even have impact ..it will be very difficult that will resurrect world war. and you have to Know Japan has interest in Taiwan. Taiwan terrain is more rough than plain ukraine. china understand it won't be easy taking on them.

Eaziimoney:
Lol, Taiwan should learn from Ukraine.
Their own go worst sef because they no stand any slight chance against PLA.

it will be difficult to invade Taiwan. china knows it. how will you invade a country that doesn't have land boundaries with you. ur sea ships will be annihilated by missiles before it lands. china knew invading Taiwan will be a huge gamble.

Hunchogee:
This one na fool oo, him no know say Ibeno town Bonny mate get 24/7 light supply .. Bonny even the use meter while Ibeno no the used meter na free to air

ibeno na Bush, it's what ur comparing to Bonny. chai akwa ibiom man

Hunchogee:
How many light una get mumu

lol come to Bonny light is available 24/7

Hunchogee:
lol Bonny that can’t match ikot ekpene lol.

rubbish what is in ikot ekpene. how many multi Nationals are there. una even get light mtchweee. akwa ibiom should be competing with bayelsa. una too lack behind in all indexes

Hunchogee:
This one is talking nonsense, you’re type is the more reason I created this thread to rearrange your loose ignorant self of Misinformation .. away from PH which other city in Ph can be compared to Eket talk more of Uyo .. Try and get sense oo

Eket can never reach reach Bonny , eleme, onne , oyigbo in all ramifications.

Hunchogee:
Akwa Ibom people are not extravagant in life ok

yes that's why they're living in ghettos.

NigeriaIsDoomed:
Hater! I am done with you. Uyo(paradise) over that evil forest(Port Harcourt) anytime anyday.

uyo is competing with yenegoa not even delta or Benin. they miles ahead of you. Rivers is akwa ibiom people's abroad. with your gwaky Governors that's always doing show off than real development.

NigeriaIsDoomed:
You have changed the narrative now. Initially, you claimed that Uyo had no luxury buildings until I disgraced you.
Boy! Just come to Uyo so that I can shock you.
I still maintain my position that I will shoulder your expenses.
Is this a herculean task?

We are not braggarts in Akwa Ibom but we let our results speak.
We are building our state without any federal government assistant unlike Lagos, Abuja, PH and most Northern states.
Everything you see in Akwa Ibom is the result of our visionary leaders, from Obong Akpan Isemin to Obong Udom Emmanuel.
Abeg go rest, we are not in competition with any state but rest assured in many years to come Akwa Ibom will become another China in terms of transformation.
I love how Akwa Ibom story triggers haters like you. Lol!
You should be ashamed of comparing Akwa Ibom with River states.
This shows we are doing something in Akwa Ibom state.

having few luxury in a particular location is not a luxury. ur whole uyo is not up GRA phase 1,2,3 and 4 ,trans amadi, stadium, eagle island, and woji estate. akwa ibiom have oil more than every other states but the people are not developed. stop pretending that you are something when you haven't arrive

Wallade:
Please read my position well, I didn't say stop BDC. I said CBN and Commercial Banks should stop selling forex to them.

There area still other private sources they (BDCs) source forex. If you know how much forex are stored and kept in people's private houses, stores and chambers. You will marvel at it.

Ordinarily, wouldn't you sell your dollar to BDC rathers than sell to the commercial banks?

BDCs will still be operating in the black market but they will not be able to buy from CBN and Commercial Banks at 420 naira and almost immediately sell in black market at 710 naira. If that practice continues, dollar will soon hit 1,000 naira per dollar.

They have stopped selling to BDC since last year.

NigeriaIsDoomed:
Oh! You want to compare Uyo with that polluted city and concrete jungle? Clown!
Apart from PH, all other parts of Rivers state are still thick forest. Lol!
I don't need to live in Uyo to see a tarred road cuz tarred and paved roads cut across villages in Akwa Ibom state. In terms of road interconnectivity, only Abuja can beat Akwa Ibom.

even Bonny is better than ur glorified village. how many streets in uyo is tarred. una still 30 yrs behind rivers state.