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Hey, why same question everywhere?
Well this is my responce to one other poster:
You wrote this up there with courage, so with the same courage, you can "toast" a girl.
   Com'on, it's easy; remember that there are many guys like you, so this means there are many more girls who are vacant with anticipation that you guys would come to them.
   There are many ways a relationship can kick off, many of which do not necessarily demand many grammars or step by step. But in an event of conventional "toasting" simply follow this guidelines:
    *Meet a girl you like in an area and condition that would be convenient for her to give you better attention
      *Give greetings with integrity. . .
      *Have a little chat about anything and see her areas of interest. . .
      *Be sensitive to her attitude and see if she likes your conversation
      *Ask her what she plans for the week, especially the weekend
      *Then ask her if she'd like to go outing with you, perhaps for a drink
      *Arrange the day and time
      *Close the conversation with an exchange of phone numbers.
    I know that some Nigerian girls could be so unnecessarily reluctant in a show of "hard to get", so this is where you simply have to apply some instinctive wisdom: remember, money, money, money is not always the best way to entice a lady.

aduktus:
i want to go to serria loem but don't know if i need a visa or wok permit to work there as nigerian, help with good reply

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National NIGERIA (NG) /Destination SIERRA LEONE (SL)

SIERRA LEONE (SL)


Passport required.

Visa not required for a max. stay of 3 months.

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ztyle:
which one come be vision goggles?

Didn't you seen American soldiers in in Iraq? They were mostly active at night so they all had the night vision goggles. So, since you're mainly active at night, i expect you to have the goggles except you're the "bat" .

Ecart:
. . . Maybe I'll travel to Nigeria next year to pick up myself a black girl, bring her to Europe with me. . .

Do you really want to travel to Nigeria, do you have a host or a guide there?
   If not, i can host you: though i live in Dublin, but i'm frequently in Nigeria, and if however i'm scheduled to be in Europe or Canada at the time of your visit, i can alternatively make adequate arrangement for you by my younger brother.
   If you have a better plan, then it's well. But if you buy my idea, then let me know and i'll contact you via email.
   Ultimately, if you don't feel it's safe or if you don't think it's an ideal, then FORGET IT.

ztyle:
@Vic Wats Up!

Hey, this night guy with the night vision goggles . What's up ?

/ 18MAY08 / 2332 UTC
National NIGERIA (NG)           /Destination SINGAPORE (SG)

SINGAPORE (SG)


Passport (must be valid at least 6 months on arrival) required.

Visa not required provided obtaining a Social Visit Pass
on arrival for a stay of 14 or 30 days (free of charge).
Extension of stay up to 3 months may be possible.
Fee for extension of social visit pass is SGD 40.-.

Visitor must hold:
- confirmed return or onward ticket (not applicable to airline
  staff travelling on reduced fare/standby tickets or to
  students holding a Student's Pass); and
- sufficient funds for maintenance during stay in Singapore;
  and
- valid documents (including visas, if required) to onward
  destinations.

Minors:
up to/incl. 15 years inserted in passport of a parent/legal
guardian must be accompanied by that parent/legal guardian.

Entry may be refused to "hippy" types.

For females in advanced state of pregnancy (i.e. 5 months or
more) see: For details, click here - item 3.

Non-compliance with entry regulations may lead to deportation
of passenger to country of origin at carrier's expense.

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National NIGERIA (NG)           /Destination TONGA (TO)

TONGA (TO)


Passport (must be valid for at least 3 months upon arrival)
required.

Visa required, which must be obtained prior to arrival.

Visitor must hold:
- return/onward ticket; and
- all documents required for next destination; and
- sufficient funds to cover stay.

If holding one-way ticket, a multiple entry visa issued prior
to arrival is required.

Non-compliance with entry regulations (i.e. expired passports)
will result in a fine of TOP 5,000.- for transporting carrier.

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National NIGERIA (NG)           /Destination COOK ISLANDS (CK)

COOK ISLANDS (CK)


Passport (must be valid for period of intended stay) required.

If visit is solely for touristic purposes:
visa not required for a stay of max. 31 days.

If visit is for business purposes (which may include acting for
or on behalf of a person/firm established outside Cook
Islands):
visa required (which can be issued on arrival), for a stay of
max. 21 days.

Passenger must hold:
- confirmed onward/return tickets;
- documents required for next destination;
- confirmed accommodation arranged prior to arrival.

Stay may be extended up to max. of 6 months (fee NZD 75,- for
1-3 months, NZD 120,- for 4-6 months) provided holding licensed
accommodation and sufficient funds and not taking up
employment.

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National NIGERIA (NG)           /Destination JAMAICA (JM)

JAMAICA (JM)


Passport (valid at least 6 months on date of entry) required.

Visa required.

Minors (under 18 years of age), irrespective of nationality,
traveling with an adult other than a parent or legal guardian,
must hold a notarized letter of consent. Not applicable to:
- minors traveling unaccompanied; or
- traveling with one/both parents or legal guardian.

Visitor must hold:
- onward or return ticket to country of permanent residence
  (not applicable if passport shows place of birth "Jamaica";
  and
- other documents required for next destination; and
- sufficient funds.

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National NIGERIA (NG)           /Destination SEYCHELLES (SC)

SEYCHELLES (SC)


Passport (must be valid at least for the period of intended
stay) or valid "Temporary Travel Document" required.

Visa not required as Visitor's Permit for 1 month (depends on
validity of ticket) will be issued on arrival provided holding:
- onward/return ticket or otherwise ticket must be purchased on
  arrival; and
- sufficient funds (USD 150.- per day) and proof of
  accommodation during stay.

Visitors wishing to stay longer than the permitted stay on
their permit should apply for an extension at least one week
prior to the expiry date.

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walexy:
Hello good people,

Please can i use my old passport which expires February 2010 to apply for a two years visa renewal.

Kindly advise on what to do.

Your old passport is as good as a new one as long is it's beyond six months of validity at the time of visa application. So, feel free to use it, no prob.

Waoh!!!!!!!
You're the Dude, a real one.
If i had a sister, i would have introduced her. Now, you've just earned our trust, keep it up

Nigerians In Ireland Are Wonderful, Says Akinjobi-Ogunwusi
Akinjobi-Ogunwusi
23rd, March, 2006
Pamela Toyin Akinjobi-Ogunwusi, a Nigerian journalist, brings Africa to Ireland in her book on migrating stories of African women. Entitled Her Story, the book shares true testimonies and struggles of African women before they migrated to Ireland. Her Story, which will no doubt educate, inform and enlighten people about challenges faced by women in Africa, was recently presented to the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, by the African Women’s Network at her residence. In this interview, Akinjobi-Ogunwusi reveals more about herself, the book and Ireland. Excerpts:

Tell us about Ireland?
Ireland is a land where anywhere you go offers a different experience and tells you a story. It is a land creating a new cultural heritage. The warmth and friendliness of the Irish people makes Ireland the home of the most welcoming people in Europe. It is a lovely place to behold, a land of beauty, love and opportunities. It is a land, which in the last 10 years has experienced an influx, like it’s never happened before, of immigrants from all over the world, making it dynamic and unique. It is fast becoming an intercultural society with new trends of people from different cultures coming into the country.

As a journalist you are involved with different organisations in Ireland, what roles do you play in these organisations?
As a journalist, I want to bring to immigrants through the media, information, knowledge and enlightenment. I share in the belief that Africans abroad should unite and promote our cultural heritage in whatever way we can and as most of the organisations I’m involved with deal with the ethnic minority and immigrants, I’m only glad to contribute my bit. I am usually invited to come on board and meet minds on issues that promote multiculturalism among immigrants and the Irish as well as how to blend existing cultures with new ones without conflict. The bottom line is to help immigrants live in harmony with respect and consideration for other cultures. As we all know, integration is very important for enlightenment and having a sense of belonging. We must have a sense of belonging in the place we call home.

How did you start?
I started with Metro Eireann newspaper in 2000 shortly after its inception. I joined the team and became a reporter and contributor to the paper. Shortly after, a friend and I started the African beauty pageant in Ireland. Then some publishers saw my articles in Metro and invited me to write for them. Then the African Women’s Network (Akidwa) invited me as a consultant to do a research within the African community, conduct interviews and document the stories of African women before they came to live in Ireland. Before that, I had also been invited as a consultant by an organisation set up for refugees in Ireland to facilitate immigrants on themes that involved their development within the community. Then I got the contract to work with the Immigrant Council of Ireland.

How do you cope with all these combined with married life?
Well, I guess everything is based on planning. I always plan ahead though I must admit sometimes I feel some pressure. Apart from the Immigrant Council of Ireland, every other thing is freelance, so I do my bits and pieces in between my free hours. I manage to be a good wife and home keeper. Of course, all these are with the support and encouragement of my family and my husband, who is an Accountant with Xerox Ireland.

So you have no time for hobbies?



I used to engage myself with a few things I love doing, like going to the movies, sewing and writing in my spare time, but I must admit that recently it’s been a bit tight. The only hobby I have now is writing, as this is my profession. I almost turned the sewing into a profession when I found women bringing clothes to me, because they liked what I made for myself. But these days I have no time for that, but I’m hoping soon to engage in other hobbies to relax my nerves.

You are the Welfare Officer of NIDO (Nigerians in the Diaspora) Ireland chapter. Tell us a bit about it?
In order to tap talents and resources of Nigerians abroad, the Nigerian government in 2001, through its Embassies and High Commissions around the world set out to encourage Nigerians in Diaspora to come together under an independent umbrella, to contribute to development efforts in Nigeria. Thus NIDO was formed. The idea is for Nigerians to make contributions to the development of their country. In this regard, NIDO provides the unique opportunity for Nigerians living in Europe to learn to work and collaborate with one another with the task of nation building from outside the borders of our country.

Tell us about Nigerians in Ireland?
Nigerians in Ireland are wonderful people. They have brought their talents, history, culture and various experiences of the world, and adapted them in Ireland, which in the true sense can only uplift the whole community and country as a whole. Nigerians are very enterprising and within a twinkle of an eye, they have boomed the business sense within the immigrant community in Ireland. There are many Nigerian professionals in the medical, information technology and legal sector and they are all doing very well. For instance, the first African film festival in Carlow, Ireland, was initiated by Adewumi Oke. Multi-talented Bisi Adigun, a workshop facilitator, an actor, a drummer and a professional storyteller, is the first black to present an intercultural programme on Ireland’s RTE Television station, and he set up Arambe Production, Ireland’s first African Theatre Company. The first two blacks to be called to bar in the history of Ireland, Celia Otubu and Emeka Ezeani, are Nigerians. Chinedu Onyejelem and Abel Ugba started Metro Eireann, the first and only multicultural newspaper in Ireland till date. Tina Tinuke Jinad and I are the first two black women to start “The Most beautiful African Girl in Ireland” beauty pageant, and Yemisi Ojo initiated and started an NGO called IACI (Integrating African Children in Ireland) to address the integration needs of African children living in Ireland. Don’t forget too that numerous Nigerians over the decades have passed through the great Trinity College and the Royal College of surgeon and are still passing through them. I am not saying there are no bad eggs, but considering a country with a population like Nigeria, you can’t avoid a handful of bad eggs. The bad eggs are there, but let the good ones be given recognition also.

How was your visit to the residence of President Mary McAleese of Ireland. Tell us about the presentation of your book?
President Mary McAleese received 10 of us, all women and from different parts of Africa. Eight were executive members of (Akidwa) the African women’s Network in Ireland, and one the founder of an NGO that integrates children in Ireland. It was a pleasant and memorable visit for all of us. Akidwa, the Swahili version for African sisterhood, is a national network of African women living in Ireland and empowering and speaking for themselves in order to enhance changes on issues that affect their lives. The president was very receptive and she discussed with us all the way. She was eager to know more about our countries and our migrating experiences. We discussed issues affecting African women and I shared my experience of writing the book with her.

Is Her Story your first book in Ireland; what is it about?
No, my first attempt in Ireland is Travelling Light. It is a book made up of articles put together by Ireland’s top women writers and edited by an Irish author, Sarah Webb. That was done a couple of years ago and proceeds from its sales go to a hospital in Uganda. Her Story is a book on migrating stories of African women in Ireland. It is based on true-life experiences of how 10 African women lived back at home before they migrated to Ireland, and Roddy Doyle, a famous Irish author, edited the book.

How many countries are featured in the book and what inspired you to write it?
Nine different countries are featured in the book – Cameroon, Congo, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Zambia, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Kenya. Understanding and appreciating the values of women, given their sad experiences and touched by the various stories of the lives of some African women that I have met, I decided to take up this project.

Was it a tedious and difficult experience, and how much time did you commit into the work?
I won’t say it was a tedious experience as such, but it was indeed a bit difficult getting the women to narrate their experiences, as it opened old wounds and brought back dried tears. I must say those who appeared in this book are heroic and exceptional people in one way or another and their stories deserve to be heard. I was extremely touched when these stories were related to me. It was a lot of commitment for me, which entailed writing and typing through the nights. Women have been marginalised for too long and the world should begin to appreciate them as carers of the world.

What would you say was the most striking discovery about the women or their stories during your interviews with them?
I made many discoveries. Every 20 seconds or thereabout somewhere in the world, a refugee is created when someone is driven by fear to leave her home. Every refugee is the consequence of government’s failure to protect the human rights of its people and everyone of us bears that responsibility. For women, seeking refugee or greener pastures in the Western society involves a drastic and often painful change in their primary role as wives, mothers and homemakers. The loss of the support of the extended family is a major blow and they need all the support they could get.

Are you working on any other book now?
Yes. Right now, I have a few books I’m working on and hopefully one or two of them should be published before the end of this year. I’m also doing something on women in the UK, on EU immigrants and on child trafficking worldwide.

http://www.nigeria-planet.com/nig_nigerians_in_ireland_are_wonderful_says_akinjobi.html

jdeebaba:
im a guy but i find it difficult to tell a girl i want to have a relatiuonship with her how can i do this plz help me

You wrote this up there with courage, so with the same courage, you can "toast" a girl.
   Com'on, it's easy; remember that there are many guys like you, so this means there are many more girls who are vacant with anticipation that you guys would come to them.
   There are many ways a relationship can kick off, many of which do not necessarily demand many grammars or step by step. But in an event of conventional "toasting" simply follow this guidelines:
    *Meet a girl you like in an area and condition that would be convenient for her to give you better attention
      *Give greetings with integrity. . .
      *Have a little chat about anything and see her areas of interest. . .
      *Be sensitive to her attitude and see if she likes your conversation
      *Ask her what she plans for the week, especially the weekend
      *Then ask her if she'd like to go outing with you, perhaps for a drink
      *Arrange the day and time
      *Close the conversation with an exchange of phone numbers.
    I know that some Nigerian girls could be so unnecessarily reluctant in a show of "hard to get", so this is where you simply have to apply some instinctive wisdom: remember, money, money, money is not always the best way to entice a lady.

Ecart:
Oh my dear, that's a BIG problem! Cos I've just run out of plain paper!
Just joking

Okay, you can have such photo here, I'll ask one of my friends to do the shot and I'll post it in the evening. In fact, not because of you, but because of all the nice black cuties, who are still hesitating

That'd be a good idea. If this is done, then you'll be our friend and we can invest confidence in you .

I'd rather date Big_Bumper, this is a wise and observant lady that i can rely on, with a wise girl of her calibre, i wouldn't need a lawyer to defend me from bunches of people who oppress me with intimidation. I LIKE HER.

Except for one post which i considered offencive to my sensibility, Dnative has always been a wise person, and i admire him a lot
@Ecart,
   Please, upload one more photo of your's: in the photo, i require of you to hold a plain white paper with the inscription, [size=50pt]NAIRALAND.COM[/size] boldly written on it in order to eradicate any element of doubts that you're for real.
  Deal?

LadyT:
Ecart please please please don't send anyone any money!!!

All the best

Hey, LadyT!
   I love you Thanks for your foresights.
   I don't know why it didn't occur to me to warn him about this.
   Please, Ecart, you've just been warned by LadyT, this is the best thing that anyone can ever suggest to you in your quest to find a Nigerian girl.
   Though, there are very many genuine ones, but you really have to watch out for the thieves, i'm concerned that many guys are going to pretend to be females and ask for money, so, never send any money: So, if anything, feel free to discourse with us here in this forum, we're now your friends and we'll make sure we guide you through.
   Many thanks to LadyT

Feel sleepy, Talk to you some other time. Goodnight Pal

I dey fine. I understand you're rather busy with your job, duty or obligation during day time. That's my case, though

ztyle:
. . lol i almost ask u same question you bi BAT?

I asked first  

@Ztyle
Why is it that you're mainly active after midnight, are you a civil defence cop, abi you be Rabit ?

No need to make jest of anyone here, if anybody is interested in this handsome white guy, feel free to make it up to him, at least, you can start from here or rather by a confidential email.
   @Ecart, have you had any response so far?
   We are aware of your searches, so we should also be aware of the results. So, give us an update  .

I'm out of here

[quote author=big_bumper link=topic=127964.msg2268694#msg2268694 date=1210991567]@ Vicjustice

Sorry, it was rude of me not to acknowledge you. Thanks for the prayer and God bless you too.

Yeah I remember that saying not letting peope drag one down to their level and thats why I always maintain that silence is golden . . . 

I respect the way you have learnt to ignore the rants most times, so never felt the need to defend you, but I thought it was unfair the way they jumped on Incagold and tegese's throat like a pack of blood -thirsty hound for merely stating their observations.

And that was the reason why in my post to Incagold, I highlighted the fact and poked fun at Mc- mathingy that for every one praise he gives, he give three remonstrations, despite the fact that he is on the travel fraternity's side. Yes I can be mischievious sometimes, but no one has died yet. Men, a lot of people need megadoses of humour transplant.

Another preaching I heard from the Senior Pastor of Redeem, Pastor Adeboye, was that there is no need to hold a grudge against people. He likened it to trying to keep a beach-ball underwater, which requires the need for the person to stay in one position and hold the ball underwater, that if you let go, the ball would float away and you too can leave that position and move on with your life. I guess I too need to apply this principle and leave this "eré-omodé" melee.

Peace out bro[/quote]You weren't rude at all, in fact, you're a Heroes, and that you'll always be. . .
@IncaGold, Admin2008, Tegese, 4him and many others who dare to talk for the truth, your out-spoken personalities are appreciated. Stay blessed.

Visiting Nigeria and spending remarkable time with families and friend is ok, but moving back permanently is another thing. I'll consider that when the country will become stable and its standard will be compared to those of the west otherwise, i'll have to obtain some personal sub-machine guns for security purpose.

Your observations are understood, they make sense to me.
   Though some fraud intended scam posts are being detected every now and then, yet, i'm aware of the fact that it's not every advert that should be interpreted as fraudulent. Like i once stated: let's not condemn every advert or promotion with scam conviction, except given the cause for such alarm.
   I know some genuine people who took advantage of the benefit of Nairaland to advertise their goods and services, but they didn't get positive responce because some of us were just too fast in condemning them without proper investigations.
   Many of you can testify that i've detected some obvious scam posts which i exposed only after careful observation which resulted beyond reasonable doubts that the posters are scammers.

[quote author=JCDeji.M link=topic=127964.msg2262302#msg2262302 date=1210834139][b]@ Everyone In The House
I Was Refused Visa On 10th Of January,And I Appealed,But Till Now I've Now Heard Anything From BHC,Not Even A Notification Message To Say They Have Receive My Apeal,
So In This Tie I Want To Re-Apply,
Now To Every One In The House,I'm I Free To Do That?
And Again,I 'm Yet To Receive A Final Answer From Nairalanders,Cos VICJUSTICE & FUNKYBABY Answers Are Diffenent,
Please Help Me Out
1Luv[/b][/quote]Your previous refusal or pending appeal does not in anyway prejudice or influence any subsequent application you make, in fact, you can reapply any time.
   As for two people having different opinion, i suggest that you contact the embassy and give us an update of your findings and let's see who's right.

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   You see, a remarkable percentage of visa applicants are being refused the visas based on some ignorant factors due to negligence.
   A lot of people here are always busy giving "advice" only on paper works: such as, which paper to submit and which not to submit, which passport to use or what names should sponsor an applicant.
   However, i wish to use this media to appreciate your efforts. But, i must admit that many of us failed to understand that the majority of visa applicants actually have the right documents, and yet they're being denied visas; and even some of those who were caught with fake or fraudulent documents were compelled to take such dire actions due to experience.
   Apart from my job, i'm a business owner, and i've occasionally conducted interviews on job applicants, those of you who know how it is to conduct an interview will agree with me that it's not just the CVs that counts, the applicant impression matters a lot. even more.
   So, it's not just the documents submitted for visa application that counts: a lot of people have all documents, but they were denied the visas because they failed to convince the visa officers of the aptitude that they'd developed in the intended country: these officers are rather psychologists and they cherish applicants with assertiveness ie, you need to display a bold confidence during your interview.
   Below is a link to a useful video demonstration of how to take an interview... The Asian dude got his visa approval in the interview. Take a look at the video and see what i mean:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8IasdCj_Rw

teamman:
Good day to you all, the uk visa gurus. I am very appreciative of your efforts to help other Nigerians.i want to apply for the hsmp.i have seen the requirements but i want to be sure before i put in my application. i also want to know all technicalities involved. the things i should avoid and salient things i should add to the application. documents that will give me a added advantage etc. thank you all.

Dear Teamnan
   When do you intend to make your application?
   I expect you already have the required documents to show yourself worthy of your proffession, and like i said earlier, it's very important to indicate that you're a useful person in your country as well as being a potential useful one in the UK.
   You see, paper work is not just all that matters: a lot of people have these same documents that you have, but they were denied the visas because they failed to convince the visa officers of the aptitude that they'd developed in the UK: these officers cherish applicants with assertiveness ie, you need to display a bold confidence during your interview.
   Click this link and take a look at a useful video and my explanation at: https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-134266.0.html

teaser:
Hey nairalanders, i have a friend that was born in italy but just stayed for 2years before his nigerian parents came back to Nigeria with him.
Can he be called an Italian citizen by birth.

What was his parents immigration status like in Italy?
This would determine. . .