feelamong: http://af.reuters.com/article/nigeriaNews/idAFL6E8F4AA920120404

LAGOS, April 4 (Reuters) - Nigeria's central bank said on Wednesday it would auction 183.64 billion naira ($1.17 billion) in treasury bills at its regular monthly debt auction next week.

The central bank said it would sell 30.15 billion naira in 91-day paper and 73.49 billion naira in 182-day bills and 80 billion in 364-day bills next Wednesday.

Nigeria, Africa's second biggest economy after South Africa, issues treasury bills regularly to reduce money supply, curb inflation and help lenders manage their liquidity.

Yields on the papers were mixed at the last auction with yields on the 91-day paper falling, while returns on 182-day bills rose.

E cash:

It is phishing not actually server attack.
Those guys with .tk extension are actually fond of that, they will send you info ( I received a mail to this effect last week), that you should confirm your bank details by clicking here ( A link to supposed GTBbank website) that will then direct you to their dubious website, similar to the internet platform of GTB.

On careful look, you will discover that the address in the address bar is not reading GTB , but the phising website.tk or like. All they want is your internet banking details, but they are yet not too wise.

PapaBrowne:

I experienced it 2 days ago and yesterday.
I had to make a very important transfer so I had to look for a way around.
I observed that the problem existed in Chrome and Mozilla browsers, so I tried Explorer and it worked without problems.

Funnily, I called GTBank to report the incident and the customer care representative said he hasn't gotten any reports of that nature, which I could tell he was lying cos he went ahead to assure me that it would soon be resolved.

However since then, I have been checking my account balance regularly!!

Isn't good at all for a banks we repose so much trust in.

chidyke77:

I actually noticed that yesternite bt went on to do my transaction wtout knowing the implication. I started having fear after reading frm here that it has bn hacked bt to subdue my fear i decided to call their customer care line and the guy that picked it told me that its just a minor issue they hv fixed. I asked if am safe wt the transaction i did yesday and he said i shouldn't panic that am safe and right nw everytin is okay. My first point of call is to check my acct balance which is stil intact.

wysenas:

Since u can send money to smbody in nigeria via western union 4rm canada,d same thing apply when sending 4rm nigeria to canada.its vice versa.western union is worldwide which i believe u know !

totful:

Hi Nairaland,
Just have a question if any one can help me to anwer it.
My wife has a valid multiple entry (tourist) visa and has visited the U.S once, but I would want her to change to F2, to join me.

Now, is there a risk that she might lose her tourist (valid) visa if she is denied the F2 visa? Any one with similar experience, kindly share.

Thanks for your replies

Gbenge 77:

Considering the fact that i flew with Delta for 230,000Ngn last year,thats unbelievable.They serve great Nigerian foods on board though.

U can say that again!!! I have actually modified my flight to include my final stop (Minneapolis). So I'll be doing LOS-ATL-MSP all for 145,216 NGN. Great bargain I never imagined I could get!!! I know Delta might not be comfy like Qatar/Emirates but am better off without the long middle east layovers. 8hrs idling in any airport (no matter how posh) no be beans if u ask me 

newacca:

@All,
I believe God has reasons for doing things. No matter what,I won't be discouraged. If my ambition and aim to study in Canada will yield a positive outcome in my career,then God will pave way for me to go. If not,I know he will definitely pave the best way for me,as he has been doing since day 1 of my life.(Insha Allah)
The Pulmonogist told me that the report of the CT- Scan and CRP test confirms that I have PTB and he that it will take 9mths to get it treated. Well,God is all knowing. An ailment that I treated and got cured of 8yrs ago!!!
Meanwhile,I thank all you guyz 4 your support and love. I will start d treatment immediately. Yet,I solicit advice from the house. I have another option of applying to Universities in The Netherlands. Though the cost of study in Canada is cheaper to Netherlands. (I am not losing hope on Canada)  Yet,I think I should work on plan B if plan A is still on hold,especially the time involved. If plan A is still holding us,there are still more 25 Alphabets nah,  abegiiiii jare. Allah is my strength.
Right now,I am thinking abt a get away after xmas and new year. who is familiar with Netherlands? I feel like going to Amsterdam to recuperate.
@Marcar,I know u r here cos of me. thx so much for your love n support. or shld I visit aussie to recuperate?
ciao   

cophild:

@Web, Congrats once again, Dis is indeed d Lords doing
@Square u shld Ve checked Turkish airline na, 23hrs plenty o, Connecting time for 1 of d Turkish airlines is jst like 1h 45mins and d diff in price WI qatar is jst 15k or so,

@Web, do u think d dressing thing helped d matter a bit, Jst curious

webstradamus:

I got it!!! It was surely the Lord's doing. Details to come when I return to the office.

[b]I ended up spending the whole day at the airport no thanks to Aero , I got back to base a lil after midnite but the joy of my interview overwhelmed all the frustration Aero wanted to put me through. Anyways here's how my interview went at the Abuja embassy:

After all the normal fingerprinting and stuffs, we sat down on the queue waiting to be interviewed. I observed there were 4 VO's and cubicle 7 was the cubicle to avoid  (she is the new "chinko" and was denying everyone and impatiently too). I secretly prayed against getting her but God refused my prayer cos He had already placed my Visa in her hands.

VO: Pass me your documents.

Me: (Passed my travel documents, educational documents and financial documents)

VO: (Picks up my passport and looking into my I20) Why did you choose to study IT at Minnesota State University Mankato? (she seemed to have a problem pronouncing "Mankato" so I corrected her and told her the correct pronunciation).

Me: I chose MSU Mankato because their MS IT program has a flexible, practical-oriented curriculum designed to address and proffer cutting edge solutions to the ICT needs of businesses and organizations which suits me perfectly as a working professional. The curriculum allows a perfect blend of my major interests: Software, Networking, and Databases. Moreover, my present job requires expertise in these areas which means I will be able to immediately apply the skills acquired during the program on my return to Nigeria.

VO: What do you do?

Me: I work as a Systems Analyst at the University of XXXXX. I manage and maintain web projects, servers, email and elearning systems.

VO: What are your plans after graduation?

Me: I'll have to return immediately to my job as I'll be on a study leave throughout my program duration. I'll also have to work with my present employer for at least 2 years after my program which is a condition for granting the leave. In the not-too-distant future, I intend to start up my own IT consulting firm.

VO: Your visa is approved. Take this form ,  bla bla bla (I no hear the rest cos of happiness).
Me: Thank you (forming calmness)

Note that she didn't check any other document apart from my passport and I-20. No questions about finances/sponsor, transcripts, GRE/TOEFL (which I didn't even have). Looking back now, I know it was just God's favour. People were shocked she finally gave someone but them no know say na Baba God sign am. Special thanks to Square65 for putting me on my toes with the mock interview and also for your prayers and encouragement. Also want to thank imperiouxx for always willing to share ideas and perspectives. The Lord who did mine will favour you also. Many thanks to all who have contributed to this thread in one way or the other, your contributions helped a great deal in building my confidence!!!
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imperiouxx:

I'm saying very big amen here o. Yea, the letter was written on Nov 21, mailed Nov 22 and got it right now Dec 1 through regular mail, the fastest I ever received.

Deevick, I no forget o, I was tired yesterday when I came back. I go copy you soon when I dey on computer.

Wow ,  see how GRACE & FAVOUR dey follow u!!! Baba God hand dey ur matter, I swear 

Kreamie:

@All I was denied oooo   But I intend to re-apply, @TranceD a woman interviewed you right? A blondie like that,

Sorry about the temporary setback, you weren't denied, you were only delayed!!!

Would you mind sharing your experience so the house can do a postmortem on it for the benefit of those of us waiting to be interviewed? Besides, the contributions will also help you alot on the return leg 

TranceD:

@house: I got my visa today @ lagos consulate,  will post the details later

Congrats!!! Another win for NL in Lagos. Seems all the victories are all coming from Lagos, what's up Abuja

imperiouxx:

You shall come out of that embassy victorious.

Square65:

Wetin happen? where everybody at??

We dey study 

Kreamie:

Tomorrow's my interview In lagos! I'm quite shaken up right now! I need tips, I mean more tips on what to wear cos a lady told me to be formal while a guy that was in the usa recently asked me to prolly be on native which I think is odd or be on jean and a polo shirt which I knda digg, What mode of dressing is preferable?

You can never go wrong with a formal appearance at any interview!!! C'mon wear that sharp suit, look your best and go bring that visa home 

Square65:

Guess who's going to America?

Square65:

This is VERY false. I actually called the embassy and the info was debunked. Case rested!

solo4deji:

the message was email to one student that  applied to one university in usa

solo4deji:



International Applicants,


Please be aware that due to a technical error throughout the SEVIS system in all American consulates and embassies, VISA issuance has been put on hold. This means there will be a general delay in issuing VISAs for I-20 holders. You may want to contact the embassy or consulate you where your VISA interview is to take place, to find out if your appointment will be affected.

wealthpos:

@house, please help me out,my appointment date is Jan 19,, and the latest day of arrival on my i-20 is January 30.But my school ad visor said I must resume by January 9, can,t this ruin my dream if nothing is done to this appointment date?, Please help me out ooo.

screamie:

  I had my visa interview 7am today at the Lagos consulate. I arrived at the embassy 6:15am and finally went it at about 7:45am. I was interviewed by the black guy at window 1. Here is how my interview went:
Me: Hi, goodmorning
Vo: ( I am not sure if he answered or not)
Vo: Why are you going to study,  ( he mentioned my major)?
Me: i said something, i cant really remember now, but i related it to my career when i get back to work in Nigeria after my studies
Vo: Who is sponsoring your education
Me: My uncle
Vo: why does he want to sponsor u?
Me: because i am family
Vo: did you write any test?
Me: Yes i wrote the SAT ( showed him my score report)
Vo: Why didnt you write TOEFL?
Me: because i scored high in my critical reading and writing, my school exempted me from writing that
Vo: show me your sponsors bank statement
Me: showed him.
Vo: Tears me the green card and asked me to pick up my visa on friday.

Note: Pls excuse all typographically/grammatical errors. Its not really typing when u have just gotten a joyous news as good as this.

Congrats dear!!! Am so happy for you.

@House, Spring 2012 is already taking a good shape. We pray it only gets better. Who's next

Tittolala:

I was at d U.S embassy 2day. I went, i saw and i conquered. Pls i wil post my interview later.