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abujaniv:
Hello Zayn,

The website to check if you qualify for the Dropbox program is here - http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/niv_dropbox.html.

Regards,
Abuja NIV Team

Dear abujaniv,

Thank so much for your response. I do not actually have a problem finding the information to check for qualification for the dropbox service.
What i actually need is the link to the page where I am supposed to get obtain a print-out for someone intending to utilize the dropbox service.
I understand that on that page, I am supposed to log-in and answer some questions to enable me obtain the print out for the application.

Could you kindly assist me with the link to the page? I haven't been able to find it on the embassy portal.

Thanks.

Zayn

dear abujaniv,

I want to utilize the drop-off service for my parents visa renewal and I understand that there is a web-page where i am supposed to answer some questions to see if they are qualified and get a print-out to submit along with their passports and MRV receipts.

Please could you help me with a link to this page? I have been looking for it all over but i cannot find it. I keep being redirected to the usual visa-application interview scheduling portal.

Many thanks for your assistance here.

Zayn

It's not a formula for love, this is just to help you make you introspect and make decisions on who you are with or wanna be with

sexylogan:
Ok oh...
In reality, there is no "formula" for love.
Sometimes it works between apparently compatible couples and sometimes it doesnt

It’s easy to get caught up in the butterflies and excitement of a new relationship, but is it the start of something long-term or is it destined to fade out? In other words, how can you tell if it's a fling or the real thing? Recent research offers some clues to solving the mystery:

1. How similar are you? This is easier to ask than to answer, because romantic attraction (liking someone) can cloud your judgment. Recent evidence actually shows that people actually like dissimilar partners more—but only when those relationships are short-term (Amodio & Showers, 2005). For long-term relationships characterized by high commitment, greater perceived similarity (not less) is what predicts romantic liking. So, ask yourself some tough questions about how similar you and your new partner really are, in terms of values, goals, leisure preferences, open-mindedness, etc. It might give you some good insight into the potential staying power of the relationship.

2. Have you met his or her friends, and vice versa? If the person you’re dating is open to a long-term relationship, friends and family typically get involved. This makes sense: People tend to want to integrate significant others into their social networks. Indeed, friend approval may be a key factor in the relationship’s long-term success. Evidence suggests that the more friends know a buddy’s romantic partner, and the more they approve of him or her, the less likely it is that the romantic relationship will end (Felmee, 2001).

3. Is your new partner still checking out other prospects? When people are in exclusive relationships, a fundamental shift occurs in how they unconsciously manage their attentional resources. When an attractive potential partner walks by, research on implicit cognitive processing suggests, committed partners automatically inhibit their attention (Maner, Gailliot, & Miller, 2009). If your love interest doesn’t have eyes only for you, it could be a sign that this is really just a fling: People who consider themselves single heighten their early-stage attention to other possible attractive partners.

4. Are you afraid of being single? It can be tempting to view a new relationship as an ideal match, if you are especially concerned about being alone. Evidence shows that people who fear being single don’t say that they have lower partner standards, but that they behave in ways that suggest they’re more apt to settle for partners who are less desirable (Spielmann et al., 2013). For example, they might express the same amount of romantic interest in uncaring and inconsiderate prospects as they do in people who are caring and understanding. Being choosy remains important if you’re seeking the real thing.

5. How does your new love interest react to the idea of commitment? If people want a short-term relationship, and only a short-term relationship, they often employ clever tactics to maneuver out of any situation leading to commitment. People can employ a variety of behaviors to avoid commitment (Jonason & Buss, 2012). They might avoid contact—say, by not responding to texts or messages—or steer clear of intimacy, by avoiding affectionate behavior outside of sex and refraining from “relationship talk." And forget about meeting the friends and family; such activities signal commitment and are often intentionally avoided. People avoiding long-term relationships might even behave in hurtful ways just to stop any relationship progression. If this sounds like your new love interest, the relationship isn’t showing signs of permanence.
There are many factors that can influence whether a new relationship transitions into a long-term connection. The above-cited research provides a starting point for evaluating any new relationship’s potential for enduring love.

Culled from Psychology.com

Okay, I should have just said young lawyer.

Young male lawyer of 1-3years Post Call experience is needed for the role of an Executive Assistant to a Big Shot in Lagos.
Location: Victoria Island Lagos (But might require frequent travel)
Remuneration: Attractive

Indicate Interest by sending CV to k.owolabi@adenijikazeem.com.

N.B: Vacancy needs to be urgently filled.

I have been driving this 1997 Toyota Camry (Pencil Light) for 2.5 years now and it has served me quite well until recently.

The trouble doesn't seem very serious but i am afraid that it might get serious because it is strange. What i have noticed is that 30mins into start and drive, the speedometer suddenly stops working and the Mileage reader goes blank and the engine drops noticeably in power delivery i.e. to say, i have to push the gas pedal and ram to like 4000-5000rpm before it can maintain its acceleration. That moment of pushing the gas pedal only lasts for several seconds before the acceleration rather drops back to normal. Then the check-engine light comes on when it happens.

The acceleration drops almost back to normal (but not exactly normal because acceleration really does appear to require unusually higher rpm) when i am on a sustained speed like on a free way. But it suffices to say that I have noticed a marginally higher fuel consumption rate (like 20%) when this happens.

Then when i park and go for my daily activities and return hours later, the engine would show no problem, the check engine sign would be there but suddenly disappear while i am driving (apparently to show that everything is fine). Then maybe about an hour into my journey, the issue above starts again until I reach my destination.

Experts, please can you help? I have gone to scan but all the scanners are seeing is the ABS which has been there since i bought it and nothing more.
An elderly mechanic is telling me that it is an issue that has to do with speed-sensor and gear transmission bla bla bla. Can anyone in the house assist with an explanation? The car has been having this epilectic seizure for like 3months now and sometimes, when i drive for an hour, the epilepsy won't occur. Please help before it gets worse or something

Let me comment: I hate Olivia Pope. She's a scheming manipulating biatchh. Chikena! Who said she's selfless? Okay, I'm sure you need "fixing" too!! Rubbish. I hate manipulating women

Mail me on husseinayinde@gmail.com and I will refer u toa friend who wants to sell her bold 5.

I think it's already an old trick. I must have suffered from it a couple of times before I caught a Mobil Agege Station guy do it to me in 2012.
People should just shine their eye. When are we gonna start doing self service like them oyibo people sef?

Op, are u gonna judge his feelings for you on the basis that he doesn't know enough to pamper u whenever u are vexed? I'm sorry that's so petty and pathetic. Just to help you u appreciate we all have different "love languages". Go and find the book, the 5 languages of love...

You are so interested in the story and I'm amazed that you missed the most fundameental part of it: Wizkid's contract ended December 2012, he requested a review of certain financial terms b4 he renewed and he was refused. He decided to leave without renewing. Wetin be your own?!

I recently lent that BIS services can be used on other devices other than blackberry, can anyone educate me briefly Please? I believe blackberry phones are weak compared to Android and Apple phones and I'm thinking of making a switch.

Wow, So BIS can work on other devices other than blackberry phones? can anyone please educate me, I would like to switch to a smartphone that is better than blackberry. anyone please

I think it was in 2008 that I first learnt about a web portal that was the "biggest online forum of the most populous black nation on earth". I didn't even know that it was created by someone that I went to the same primary school and University with. I'm the kind of person that enjoys being by himself and reading a lot and I had always wanted a village square like, a coffee room like place, where I could feel my fellow Nigerians. I never knew nairaland was something beyond that... Nairaland is one of the best things to have ever happened to me and in fact, the internet literate people in this country. keep it up Seun.

Do you have that kind of close friend from a member of the opposite sex that is really attractive to you? Some of us don't. Soo, even though it is ideal, it is not often workable...

Your words "its obvious they are due" say it all: it's obvious does not necessarily mean in reality they are. I'm a man, somewhere around 27-32, I'm comfortable enough to take care of myself and a younger relative living with me in my apartment. It would seem "obvious" that I am due for marriage but truth is that anytime it crosses my mind (which is quite frequent) I ask myself:

1. How I go get 750K to fund the wedding? Cuz ladies these days no go gree marry you until you lay down elaborate plans for a "fantasy wedding"
2. Will she manage my average income with me?
... and many many questions .. I'm out of battery. later

Yes she can sue for damages for trespass to land, chattel and breach of contract. She can also sue for aggravated damages for the loss occassioned by the landlord's unwarrnated action. Just consult a local lawyer within the vicinity of the school location.

I saw it too. Wonder why u think it strange cuz its sort of common in the southwest here. Even my brv did it wuth his christian wife this year. Its not strange at all. If u want to marry a muslim n would wish to remain christian, be ready to do it cuz her family will insist on their own Islamic part of the wedding. Its common.

Do women give up their lives for men or they look for men to give them a life? .

See these Mods changing 3-som to party and f0ndlin to handling

Well can you picture your girl rubbing her kini against another girl's kini and handling what you are supposed to have the right to handle exclusively? Can you tolerate it? Would u welcome a party? Do you consider yourself sexually liberated and adventurous? If your answers are yes, well you shouldn't have a problem.

From the info you have provided, you are a yearly tenant and you by law entitled to a 6 months notice to quit IN WRITING and that fulfills the requirements of the law. I guess the Landlord is an illiterate cause its common knowledge. You can approach the Landlord in a gentlemanly manner letting him know that you know your rights under the law but that you only need a little more time to plan your movement from the house because things are really tight now. Mail me on kehinde.a@aol.com should you need more clarification and assistance.

Agiliti? That is off Mile 12 and not along Magodo o, don't be misleading.

Do you know about cars? Do you know the difference between a sports car and a normal car? That is the difference between the Bold and the Curve. If you want better performance and options in utility, be Bold, but if you are "on budget", just calmly do your curve. My 2 cents

mekaboy: [b]A LOT OF QUESTIONS DEY THIS STORY ABEG.

THE 10 ARMED ROBBERS CAME TO YOUR FRIENDS ESTATE WITHOUT A CAR? OVER POWERED THE OPC SECURITY MEN AT THE GATE OF THE ESTATE, WITHOUT ANY NOISE? WAITED FOR YOU TO DROP YOUR GF AND COME BACK?

I THOUGHT IF THEY CAME TO ROB THE ESTATE, YOU AND YOUR GF WOULD HAVE BEEN THE FIRST TO LEAD THEM IN.

THE WAY YOU NARATED THE STORY, IT SEEMS LIKE YOU WERE STANDING FACE TO FACE WITH THEM AS THEY WERE ROBBING, AND I KNOW ARMED ROBBERS DONT LIKE PEOPLE STANDING FACE TO FACE WITH THEM.

WHERE WERE YOU WHEN THEY TOOK THE CAR KEYS FROM THE EXPAT AND PARKED CLOSE TO YOURS? AND YOU WATCHED ONE OF THEM CLIMB THE FENCE AND POINT A GUN AT THE GATE MAN IN THE NEXT COMPOUND AND ASKED HIM TO OPEN THE GATE.?

FOR YOU TO HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GATHER THIS MUCH DETAIL ABOUT THE INCIDENT, IT MEANS YOU WERE STANDING AND WATCHING WHILE THE PERFORMED FOR YOU. ANYBODY WHO HAS BEEN A REAL VICTIM OF ARMED ROBBERY, WILL TELL YOU THAT THE LAST THING ROBBERS WILL WANT TO DO IS HAVE YOU STAND FACE TO FACE WITH THEM.

SO I WONDER HOW YOU MANAGED TO WATCH THEM CLIMB FENCE, BREAK WALL, COLLECT CAR KEY, GO AND PARK NEXT TO YOURS ETC. YOU FOR TELL US SAY THEM GIVE YOU KEY MAKE YOU GO DRIVE THE CAR PARK SINCE YOU WERE ONE OF THEM.

OP ABEG, I HAVE NO DOUBT THAT THIS STORY ACTUALLY HAPPENED, BUT WHAT I AM SURE OF IS THAT IT DID NOT HAPPEN TO YOU. YOU GATHERED SO MUCH INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ROBBERY, THAT I AM BEGINNING TO WONDER IF YOU WERE STANDING UP OR LYING DOWN TO WATCH ALL THIS HAPPEN.

BEFORE I FORGET, YOU SAID YOU ALWAYS ENCOUNTER ARMED ROBBERS, AND IN EACH OCCASION, YOU CONFUSE THEM WITH YOUR JAMES BOND DRIVING MOVES , SO YOU MEET THEM OFTEN ABI?

AND IF IT REALLY HAPPENED TO YOU, A NORMAL NL PERSON WILL TELL THE STORY THAT WEEK, WHY WAIT TILL 2 AND HALF MONTHS? WELL I THANK GOD FOR THE LIFE OF THE PERSON THAT TOLD YOU THIS STORY YOU ARE TELLING US.[/b]

Sorry to say but I think you are an as*hol. If u don't believe the tory, y u no waka go a believable thread? Pchewww

I understand that the "ripple effect" expected in Lagos is that those cars "playing and floating" in those flood waters are going to end up as smoky traffic obstructions on 3rd mainland bridge and ikorodu road by next year

Kenny, Male,30,muslim background but free spirited, working; looking for mature graduate/working class lady based in Lagos for a serious relationship leading to marriage. Contact me on kehinde.a@aol.com. serious offers only pleeeeaaaaaass. Thanks

forget about status man, what you should be asking is whether you really need the car that will be chopping your money. As far i can tell, a car is a liability to an average salary earner and it can only be a necessity if there is a way it increases your productivity at work and in turn translates to additional earnings. Otherwise you dont need it. I for instance cover 50miles/day and I have noticed that while I spend about 5k+ to fuel my car for the week, I spend only about 3k5 if i choose not to drive. So... my 2cents