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Heshei:
That ntel is bad in your location does not mean ntel is bad everywhere. .

They have had there low periods and will still have cos they are growing , just a little over a year...but to me they are still the best by far as am concerned and some of you will truthfully agree with that fact.... compared to those shitty guys that repeatedly zap their so called unlimited data plans even before your eyes with crazy snail connection speed.

I know they are growing and am willing to grow with them... I will rather even encourage them for helping us destroying the data pricing pyramid.

Long Live ntel.... Long Live Nigeria

#BuyNigeriaGrowTheNaira

Wetin you chop wey your mouth dey sweet. I'm sure you work with Ntel.

As much as it's good to encourage home companies, their bullshit obviously needs to be addressed. If you want to stand out, then deliver what you promise. either 3gb cap or not, I have been stuck with a shity speed since morning. streaming and web pages are trying but Torrent? ma God! I got the device last Saturday and I only enjoyed the so called speed for 3 days, since then, omo na okoro soup.

And to crown their stupidity, they increased tariff! Like who does that in the middle of "crisis"?

Ntel sort your God-forsaken speed out and if this is deliberate, may you crawl also, cos that's what you cause my business these few days I've joined you. It is not a matter of capping 3gb/day. it's just ridiculously & fucking slow sir! PERIOD!

Abeg who get Adobe cc 2017? this company wants to run my business down. customer service sef no dey pick! IF YOU AIN'T READY, DON'T SET OUT AND MAKE PEOPLE GET EXCITED OVER YOUR CALABASH TRASH CAN. ITS GONA COME BACK TO YOU.

Also, who sabi jailbreak the Alcatel device? rubbish!

jayon:
So this year i am on Official Vacation so i will be touring

Lagos - Dubai - Rwanda - Uganda - Kenya - Denmark - Sweden - Finland - Norway - (10 other european countries) within 3 months - south africa - Nigeria

Who wants to be my travel companion ?

I've been reading you, thanks for the insight. How was your 2016 trip? And any itinerary for 2017? I like the fact you want to travel as much countries as possible, I wish too... Lemme hear your plans for this year, maybe we go waka am together. Ciao.

tosmy:
I did not like to write on any thread but I like to read people reaction here,first I 'll like to advice Nigerian to stop exploring some African countries,like south Africa,Egypt and Libya and some country in Asia like dubai and quater,really there currency are more valuable than Nigerian currency, but all this listed countries did not have enough job to offer that can make your exploring dream come to reality,i 'll start with south Africa.You spent a lot of your savings to get the visa,but on getting there they started treaten you live second class slavery and in Egypt the only job they can offer is babe seating and house keeping job or if you can be opportune to have other Labour job and there payment are very low E.g $300- $350 per month wish I 'll never accept from anyone for 3 days on regular hourly charges.finaly Libya should be least country that Nigerian should have in mind because of there heartless behaviour to other African countries.pls let be wise up and do our primary findings before embarking on a trip to any country and don't be deceived by all does travel agents.they have a way of buying people mind so they pocket your money. once again let us be wise and do the right thing to archive our goal! God bless Nigeria.

Yea, maybe you shouldn't write... Just keep reading.

melotech:
if is going to be using electricity to charge since is inverter forget it the project is dead on arrival

It uses SOLAR PANELS, not electricity sir

driversconnect:
Good day to the guru in the house. I work at the LG and have been working for like 2 years now. I have always wanted to travel to USA for holiday. my leave is for 2 weeks in March and I have decide to give usa visa a trial. I have not travel out of Nigeria before but have a good account balance. what are my chances because I heard travel experience matters a lot. I need sincere response pls.

At the top of this page you will find (0) (1) (2) (3)... (291)
Just click on (0) & start reading from there. No one can answer for you. Not only about your money or even travel history.
So oga, read read read & come back to ask more chiseled questions. Oya go!

Buying 12.5kg in Iju ishaga at N5, 500 at the moment. It's not funny at all... The seller is complaining sef and that gas people started strike today.

lucas101:
Here is my transcript which was less than a minute:

VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning with a stern face
VO: So why are you going to the US..?
Me: I am attending Bleep summit organised by
Bleep
VO: Are you married.?
Me: Yeah with a lovely boy and expecting
anoda by September.
VO: Why is the summit important to you.?
Me: I just got promoted and it will help me fit
into my new role.
VO: Okay. Please pick ur passport in d circled
address after three working days. (I was
happy but kept a cool face)
Me: Thank you.

You've got swaggz sha! lol.
I swear, attitude 1st, the rest of the interview follows suit. And it makes sense what all gurus have been saying about being truthful/ honest, you'll naturally be confident.
Congratulations, you didn't waste money.

vitus101:
Vo: Good morning
Moi: Good morning
Vo: Why are you going to the US
Moi: My brother is getting married
Vo: Are you married?
Moi : Yes
Vo: Do you kids?
Moi: We are expecting our first child
Vo: Sorry you're not qualified...

If judging strictly by the interview
I feel it's not what we say sometimes, but how you say it as well as your body language.

You may have the best profile, ties, purpose, finance BUT your responses were one worded & u had a weird shifty eyes during the interview, my broda, na "you may apply again" o
#myOpinion

holysinner01:
Good morning, is it possible to take a different passport photograph fromthe one i uploaded online to the embassy or do i have to take the same passport photograph??

You can use any recent passport photograph (I guess with a specific dimension)

olantua:
Hello house.....visa was approved on Thursday, transcript uploaded. Please can anyone help with the description to the gss document collection center in VI? I'm not a lagosian. Please help before I loss for road tomorrow

Uber will be your safest best. Where is thy transcript sir/ma? Tnx

LadyGuinivere:
12 hours isn't a long time. Explore the airport, look at travellers and make up stories about their life in your head. .
Kpa kpa kpa 12 hours don pass.

I Sabi that one well well nau

FILEBE:
way to go bro! Pls do. I don't know what I can offer but I will like to be part of that team.

Thanks. Will be around.

Shalombrain:
Its no news again that Kemi Adebita's film "The Wedding Party" is the Nollywood film that is presently topping the charts and making rave in the cinemas at the moment. Such is evident in the fact that my two last post before this has been solely about the movie making this it's third straight single post.

It's a simple trick that Don Omope and Ijeoma Agukoronye knows that Ay Makun refused to apply in his movie. You see when a Nigerian........

http://abspad..com/2017/01/fall-of-mighty-why-trip-to-jamaica.html

I read the blog and I must say you are right. It's a strategy that works in Nigeria.
It's rather sad that it's only in Nollywood we need to have star-studded movies to make a hit in the cinema as against having 2 top billed actors, but again, hey, this is Naija. I just still can't phantom a trip to Jamaica sitting in some Amvca award categories... smh for both of them.

FILEBE:
Nne. it is not as easy as they have made it look o. Time,energy and money are invested here. These are called CGI- computer generated images. To achieve all these you will need technicians who are good with animations. trust me, these people don't charge peanuts. If a Nigerian is sure of making a lot from movies like this I am sure he/she would have done it but Piracy dey scare producers.

Thank you, I was going to point these out.
Also, to a very large extent, Nollywood is boxed in the drama category & less of action, sci-fi etc; cos most people can relate to it- that's our reality. That is not to say vfx shouldn't & couldn't be integrated but for the factors you've listed.
We are gradually increasing our distribution scope beyond DVD to foreign markets, online streaming, VoD etc. So I believe soon enough, we'll be attempting some CGIs (at least I will soon)

malaoluolateju:
Guys, how sure are you that the exact amount stated in naira on these sites would be deducted from ones card? Just curious b4 I do charity....

Travelstart.com is Naira, their office is in Lagos, Opebi. Skyscanner.com will ref you to other sites which might be in a foreign currency; use a generous xrate to know how much you'll be spending.

seyewest:
You need a Canadian visa to connect in Canada.

Hian! Thanks for that. Ticket guru

seyewest:
I still find it hard to believe there's any flight to USA for 290k... 350k is possible sha

For someone that doesn't mind 2 stop overs there's N255k flight.... But wait, in a 12hrs stop over, where, what can a traveler do, sleep or go?

seyewest:
that's ridiculously cheap... site is skyscanner.com

Yup, but just checking back now, I'm seeing 350k travelstart.com but can't hold than 24hrs
Thanks, will check sky

seyewest:
Yes but why will you wanna do that... when you have some funds go get your ticket instead of waiting and subject yourself to price surge.

Pls I need the info.
That's the point, funds will be available few days after 15th, I still saw NYC @ around 290/300k

seyewest:
As from 15th of January 2017 you guys should be able to book ticket to JFK(New York) for around N380K upward... God bless ya.

as in? Kilode?
@seyewest are there any airlines/sites I can hold bookings for days without paying?

lonzo:
Hello House

is there like a document checklist.

my interview date is close and want to hope my documents are good to go

International Passports
passport photograph
confirmation page
gtbank receipt of payment


is this all aside my personal docs just incase

You also need your appointment letter (the document that shows you're meant to come for the interview).

Asides that, any other supporting documents depending on your purpose of traveling.

Have a successful interview and Pls do share your transcript later

lonzo:
Hello House

is there like a document checklist.

my interview date is close and want to hope my documents are good to go

International Passports
passport photograph
confirmation page
gtbank receipt of payment


is this all aside my personal docs just incase

You also need your appointment letter (the document that shows you're meant to come for the interview).

Asides that, any other supporting documents depending on your purpose of traveling.
Have a successful interview and Pls do share your transcript tomorrow.

onmyteflon:
Me: good morning
Vo: with a smile face good morning
Vo: are you travelling with your mom
My mom: yes
VO face me:are you working
Me :yes. I own dis and that
vo :good
VO: packed our passport. And I was so happy help kept typing for like 2 minutes
VO : are you married
Me: I am in a serious relationship will be engaged soon
VO : packed passport again and was like am so sorry
Me:with a gentle look what's wrong sir I don't understand much about this blue paper
VO: am sorry you are building up it takes time try again I know it's not your first time

I think it's your ties, 1. You have a girlfriend, not even engaged 2. your mum that would have been your tie is also traveling with you.
I also think you didn't show confidence with your body language, he was talking to you & your mum cuts in, that the vo had to turn to you to further question you
He must have made up his mind right there and your single status was a good reason for him... Not that single people don't travel.

I suggest you build your ties, work and/or relationship. Find the opportunity to talk about your strongest tie with confidence & passion when next you apply, cos you might get married & still be told you're building. I'm married yet got bounced on account of "still building".
I recently had my 1st child & I have a massive project coming up which I'm ready to drum into VO's ears if he ask about family or work.
This seems to be your 2nd refusal... When was the first and what happened?

They just have to be sure you have some significant value here just to satisfy discretion.

onmyteflon:
Pls gurus I need help. The VO said I am building up that it takes that. What does that mean. I got denied yesterday

Pls share TS (transcript)

LadyGuinivere:
@Ralphose biko na baptism or name shange you do me? :/

U sef don do your own na
I feel some ppl(me too) think you are sometimes hash in your replies... na why I call you Gridiron o! because you dey show yourself.

But yea, if you can't read through, just use Lil IQ and do a word search on your "unique case" so we won't be planning a part 3 sooner than needed.

onmyteflon:
Pls gurus I need help. The VO said I am building up that it takes that. What does that mean. I got denied yesterday

I was told same too, I guess you didn't convince him enough with your ties becos they weren't strong enough. Are you married? Kids? Earning? Duration of work? Traveling experience?
I guess vo must have picked up on one of those IMO

julius99:
Happy New Year People...

I want to ask an urgent question Pls.

A friend of mine want to apply for USA visa but his passport will expire in six months. Can he still use it to apply or he has to renew it first?

Thanks

Quick & Dirty Trick
Another way to avoid asking an already answered question here before, is to use the search tool at the top of NLs page instead of reading through part 1&2. Narrow your search to Travel section and you'll def find answers... There are 20 pages from. the search result "expire passport" as attached below.
I hope it helps anyone that needs a quick answer if you don't have the time to do the needful - reading as much as possible.
I feel your reoccurring pain LadyGridiron

constance234:
lol, havent you heard of the students that never went back home after graduating?

Wow, that also is a miracle

And I like your expository, congratulations! (in VO's voice)

TWoods:
So the guys who were rejected were not favored? I believe in God too... but not the magical fairy that Nigerians seem to think grants them visas to foreign countries rather than blessing them in their own homeland.

I believe in miracle, if you don't, leave me to believe what I want by not telling me what I can believe. It's sad the "basic" things of life is not basic in this part of the world; a third world country and you have only one life to experience the "normal" life & society, be it vacation, conference, family, medical; I think it's worth a million. Obvious to America, that people will want to escape or escapade, so they take your money (non refundable) and still scrutinize you. N54,400 is not chicken change to anyone to throw away because you made a slight mistake at the "ordinary" interview and VO bounced you & your passport or after you paid a return ticket, only to use it up same day at PoE- sadly it's a miracle to someone that's traveling for the 1st time, most times or anyone sef. For he shall rebuke the devourer I stand to be corrected, but that remains my opinion.
But wait, Vos actually say "congratulations"?

olantua:
I got to d embassy in lagos around 6:30am. And after all the queue and fingerprints was called to go to cubicle 5.
...
Vo- I am approving your visa now blah blah blah. That was all heard before I was given a white paper with an address circled. ' take care of your sleeping son' she said as I walked like a jagaban God turned me to with my boy sleeping on my shoulder.

The questions were much from the vo and you were able to confidently answer her from what I can read in the transcript, probably new style they are switching to "Bombardier" Hehehe.
Keep the transcripts coming.

[quote author=LadyGuinivere post=52378959]@LadyGridIron Thanks
4 My bad, however; I will like to take a lil bit more time to network & make best use of my visit... is staying more than stipulated days illegal?

3 ok, I'll explain if asked

2. Yup, it was the job I had before the most recent old job. I've been running my business even whilst working in those places but left the last job this January. Experience - 6years+ independent after resignation 1 year in January.

1. Will print both reservations and slide it in... If asked.

A
I see it was my fault with the use of word, what I meant 'expecting' - my wife was heavy at the time & vo must have not understood. Happily, we had our daughter in October.

Really, you are trying a lot to answer everyone's questions. God go butter your bread and answer your own life questions too.
Thanks again
Season greetings all!

oriagome:
please when filling my ds-160 form on Passport Book Number i click does not apply cause i didnt no then what it mean. i later learn it mean passport page number and my interview is next week tuesday, please do i have to fill another once to change it. i fill it like that for family of four.

I don't think it matters if you fill it or not. I know couple of peeps that didn't and still had a successful interview.
Go and have a wonderful interview. All the best.

Hi, I will like to share the transcript of my interview that took place in August- I was denied... I have few questions too, please bare with me.

ist time experience. After the long queue, and crossing the road from one building to another, I was dehydrated and was getting tired.
Lagos, 9am last cubicle to the left, a German-looking lady, no smile, no chills.

me: Good morning / vo: good morning
vo: pass me your passport (I pass am)
few seconds passes
vo: where you dey go? / me: Im attending a film fest in Long Beach, Cali
she opens my passport, looks at the visa I had on it before for a while (Na Tanzania). Cant remember if she asked if I've traveled before...
Vo: you don marry? / me: yes, I am
vo: any pikin? / me: No, we are expecting
she no look my face. type, type, type... she pulls out the ugly blue paper and passes it with my passport
vo: sorry your visa can not be approved at this time, but you can reapply anytime.
me: thank you (with the fakest smile in the world)
N34,600 visa fee, just like that? Na hin I throw her my own puppy-eye polite question
me: Sorry, but may I really know why my application was refused? (I don turn to vo)
vo: the paper explains it. (she paused and thought she should just be nice for once, me sef tanda...she continues) "You are still building" you are welcome to reapply anytime.


Question A
Please, what could it be that I'm building? confidence or ties? (I knew I was apprehensive during the interview though)

(i mentioned her comment when I was filling this recent form under the "have you been denied before" session)
---------->>>Fast forward

I didn't know much of this thread then but now, I applied to attend a film festival in Feb, my appointment is in couple of weeks.
I haven't paid for the festival yet though because I had trouble getting a refund from the festival I wanted to attend that August which the visa application was denied

Questions B:
1. Can I change my hotel reservation prior my interview? I got a more affordable hotel; obviously the address is now different from the one I stated in my DS-160.
2. In my previous application (which I was denied) I didn't add a particular previous job experience (complete oversight)... I added it this time, hope it won't raise any brows as to why I didn't add it before.
3. Is it advisable to pend paying for the festival till the outcome of my interview (Don't know if they'll contact the organizers to inquire my attendance)
4. I may look bad asking this but, I intend to extend my stay from the number of days I've stated in my DS, but not beyond the 6 months so as not to be labeled illegal... (Purpose - I have skills in filmmaking, so I want to test the water and raise small cash before coming home. Will this extension cause future harm to me revisiting US in the future. (I get confidence say I dey collect this visa this time sha).

@Lady GridIron, FPLawyer, SeyeWesty & rest, I need your opinion and advice. I've been reading this thread pass my bible lately and I'll share my transcript be as it may after my interview.

Pray for me... gbadura funmi...