eph12:
I think there's a guy on NL going by the moniker phemmy in the tech section or so. I believe he can help you. If he can't help you then you may have to have to send to USA first.

Thank you @eph12, lots of cheap phones and laptops to send, but sending it is wahala, instead, sending to Europe is very easy. I will search for that name.

Kennyman20, I appreciate that you want to help me. Please don't give up. I was thinking that sending info through "pm" is better. Please, I am looking forward to your input and help which I will appreciate. It is still afternoon here, so I can get in touch with you right away. Don't feel bad about what I wrote concerning not posting my contacts, I will explain to you. Thanks.

Hi Guys,

I have been searching for a better way to send laptops from Canada to 9ija. CanadaPost here doesn't allow laptops to be shipped with batteries, it is really frustrating to send electronics without the batteries. People recommended "favexglobal" but neither their website nor phone number is active, can someone help me with a legitimate contacts please. I don't feel comfortable writting my contacts here, but you can pm me or any other way to get the info to me. Honestly I don't know why it is this hard to send something home. Thanks eh.....

I succeeded to do my renewal in Rome, Italy. All you have to do is to find out if you need a visa to Italy, if you do, apply for a visa and if you don't,follow the following steps:
1. Go to the Nigerian Embassy in-charge of your country of residence and make a request for E-Passport renewal stating the particular Nigerian Embassy you wish to go for the renewal(in this case, Rome Italy), remember to attach copies of your Data page and Your Country of Residence Permit.
2. If approved, they will issue you an authorization letter, specifically addressed to that Embassy you applied, sealed with the Embassy seal, which in no way will you be tempted to open it.
3. Call the Embassy in Rome, Italy(Passport Section)and tell them you want to come there for E-passport renewal, state this clearly.
4. Secure an Interview appointment date with them by sending them your data(Full Name as in Passport)via this number(sms) 3889789298, if you are comfortable with the date, then
5. Visit this Website http://www.immigration.gov.ng/ Do all you need to do for passport renewal application and make the necessary payment, print the forms and receipts out, and don't worry about the computer generated date on the form, only use the one secured through the Embassy via sms.
6. Get all the above mentioned documents ready, plus these ones:
(a)Two (2) Passport size photographs;
(b)Copy of Residence Permit;
(c)Copy of the Passport to be re-issued and the original.
(d)45Euros for the Embassy
7. Find yourself in Rome. Remember to gather some cash in Euro, as Rome is a little expensive.
8. Other things will follow there.
If you need more explanation, you can ask!

I am not sure if this comment was posted. I am happy to say that I solved my e-passport renewal at no cost other than 45Euros. I am indeed a proud Nigerian. If you need details, ask me, I will gladly help.

Dee-Sam:
I don't really know how to start a new topic but I decided to add mine here since it's almost the same issue(topic). I already have my e-passport since 2007 and it will expire this year(November). I live in Romania and I have been to the Embassy in Bucharest, I was told that they neither renew e-passport nor issue a new one unless I apply to Nigerian Embassy in London(UK) or Spain. That is to say that I need invitation letter and I also need to apply to UK embassy for visa here in Bucharest which will totally be under their mercy to grant me the visa. Few minutes ago, I visited this link: (http://nigerianembassy.hu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=29&Itemid=41) which is for our Nigerian embassy in Hungary. They made it clear that the option for a holder of e-passport to get a new one is only to go back home(Nigeria). " The only option available to an e-passport holder is for a new passport to be re-issued and this can ONLY be issued in Nigeria. Nigerian Embassies worldwide who are equipped with the e-passport machines DO NOT have the authority to re-issue e-passport." Going to Hungary or Spain even UK if they will allow me by issuing me visa without denial would save me so much cost. I am so confused!!!
Please I need advice and suggestions.

I don't really know how to start a new topic but I decided to add mine here since it's almost the same issue(topic). I already have my e-passport since 2007 and it will expire this year(November). I live in Romania and I have been to the Embassy in Bucharest, I was told that they neither renew e-passport nor issue a new one unless I apply to Nigerian Embassy in London(UK) or Spain. That is to say that I need invitation letter and I also need to apply to UK embassy for visa here in Bucharest which will totally be under their mercy to grant me the visa. Few minutes ago, I visited this link: (http://nigerianembassy.hu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=29&Itemid=41) which is for our Nigerian embassy in Hungary. They made it clear that the option for a holder of e-passport to get a new one is only to go back home(Nigeria). " The only option available to an e-passport holder is for a new passport to be re-issued and this can ONLY be issued in Nigeria. Nigerian Embassies worldwide who are equipped with the e-passport machines DO NOT have the authority to re-issue e-passport." Going to Hungary or Spain even UK if they will allow me by issuing me visa without denial would save me so much cost. I am so confused!!!
Please I need advice and suggestions.