Nairalanders, Greetings!

I wish to ship a brand new vehicle to Lagos - Grimaldi Terminal - should I ship by RORO or by container?

I wish to ship a brand new vehicle to Cotonou - should I ship by RORO or by container?

Many thanks!

I'm still looking for and interviewing event planners. Interested event planners, please contact me by posting here an introductory message including your contact email address.

Thank you.

Anyone??!!!

Anybody?!!

Hello,

I seek to obtain comprehensive insurance to cover a new vehicle for

(i) its Cotonou to Lagos transit journey and also for

(ii) its use in Nigeria

Glad to hear from any insurance company/agent/broker that can assist with the above.

Thank you!

Hello,

we are still looking for an event planner. Any event planner here??!!

Hello,

I need a service/agent who can assist to register and license a new car. Glad to hear from nairalanders who can recommend reliable parties.

Thank you!

Hello,

Looking for a reliable insurance company to provide comprehensive insurance with tracker service for a new SUV. Wish to pay no more than 3% in premium.

Insurance brokers/agents/companies, please contact me.

Others who can recommend good insurance companies, please do so.

We would like to host a surprise birthday dinner party for our father for 50-100 people in April. We seek an experienced and expert event planner to assist us in planning the event?

What are terms? What venues do you recommend in VI, Ikoyi or Lagos Island?

The event should be elegant, sophisticated and intimate.

References required

Thank you

I am looking for a good venue for a 100 person Birthday Dinner Party. An all-inclusive venue with food, drinks might be preferred.

VI, Lagos Island or Ikoyi location.

Nairalanders, what venues do you recommnend and what are their costs?

I am also considering hiring an event planner. Any event planners here?

Thanks so much!

Any body with recommendations?

Nairalanders, who are experienced car/container exporters from the NY/NJ area, please recommend to me the preferred, reliable cargo forwarders in NY/NJ.

Thank you.

Mr. Inspired,

Please respond to my email. I need US$ in a foreign account. Will pay you Naira in Nigeria.

Please revert to my email.

Thank you.

Inspired,

Can I buy dollars from you and you deposit/transfer it to an overseas account?

Glad to hear from you.

Also what's your email address?

Thank you.

dayokanu, why you dey spread rumors, now?  Were you there with her and Uju Okonkwo

Export1, I thank you!

Very grateful if you could assist with this VIN:

4JGBF7BE4CA774500

Thank you!!!

Very grateful if you could assist with this VIN:

4JGBF7BE4CA774500

Thank you!!!

Thanks, Kunle!

The Range Rover on this page:

https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-84426.1024.html

got me thinking of car protective covering.

Any one has ideas on how to get this or better car covering and the costs?

Thank youl

Thanks again, Kunle.

Quite a lot I didn't know. You are quite informed. I have to say Naija, sha!! Especially the part about the "inspector not being around for a few weeks".

I saw a picture here on Nairaland, where a SUV was completely wrapped in some kind of protective covering. Do you know what that is? I would like to get it to protect the vehicle. Seems to be a good idea to prevent schrathce, dents, etc,

OK, it seems I'll take the gamble of Roro VIP.  I'm tempted to ship via container as this might expedite the shipping date, but the downside here is increased shipping and clearing costs.

I don't quite understand why the same car costs more to clear in Lagos if shipped by container as opposed to RoRo.  The value of the car is the same whether shipped RoRo or container so why do agents always quote more for containerized vehicles??!!!

Many Thanks, Kunle!  All the best to you

Thanks, Kunle, very much!

Thanks also for the referral to Adexfem.

Can you recommend to me a reliable shipping agent.

Ro-Ro VIP , neer heard o fit. How does it work? What does it get you?

Thanks so much!

Not yet confirmed, likely to be late model SUV

Thanks Kunle.

Yes I am worrying and over analyzing, na becuase I dey fear.  The car is a heavy investment, so i can't afford any problems.

Your idea about trucking the car to Baltimore is a good one.    You are right NY is the busiest terminal, so yes Customs can take time there.

Are you recommending Roro over Container?  I know container costs more, but if it can help me ge the car there quicker and safer it might be worth it?

What say you?

Lastly, any reputable clearing agents you recommend.

Thanks again!

Hello All!

I will like to ship a vehicle to Nigeria from NY within the next week or two and need some counsel and assistance.

1. I understand that ACL/Grimaldi has the safest terminal in Lagos and is the most organised for fast clearing. However, I also understand they constantly experience backlogs in shipping. As a result, a vehicle delivered to the port may not leave NY for 2-3 months or more if shipped by RoRo and maybe even a month if containerized. What do people advise given this? What are alternatives? My aim is to get the car to Nigeria as soon as possible so I cannot afford these delays.

2. Cotonou vs. Lagos: It seems that Cotonou is significantly cheaper for shipping and also for clearing. So I am considering shipping it to Cotonou instead of Lagos. I have to ask given the price differential for both shipping and clearing why are many others not shipping and clearing in Cotonou, then driving the car to Lagos. Am I missing something? Is there a negative to the Cotonou option that I have overlooked?

3. Equivalent of ACL/Grimaldi in Cotonou: Does ACL/Grimaldi have their own terminal in Cotonou? Is it as safe as their terminal in Lagos? If shipping to Cotonou should one use ACL or another shipping line, and if another line - what line should be used

4. Any other direct to West Africa options? I prefer a direct shipping line for speed and to avoid delays/risks associated with transshipment in Europe.

5. I understand RoRo is safe for Nigeria if shipped via ACL but not to TinCan? Is RoRo safe to Cotonou and if so to what terminal in Cotonou/via what line??

What do the Nairaland auto experts advise in connection with the above?

Thanks so much!

I’ve been lurking on nairaland for over 5 years , maybe more, but I had to finally register an account today to respond to Mr. Blackwood.

Mr. Blackwood, I wish I could see you and draw your ear and pound your head well well!

Please LISTEN to me like  a brother – well well!.

Your first mistake is meeting that girl today as you plan.

Women are too sly, too cunning , too smart.

No one knows exactly what she was doing in Lagos. She is the only one that knows.  She has now ha d sufficient time (not that girls even need sufficient time) to create a fine tale for you.  The simple truth is:
(1) for a close boyfriend & girlfriend – her coming to Lagos without informing you is a NO-NO
(2) to respond to you rudely is also is a NO-NO.

So whether or not your first instincts are right i.e, that she was/is two-timing on you (something I am 98% certain is what actually is going on); the two points above are more than enough justification to end the relationship.
As my mother always tells me.  Every woman has the blood of Eve running through her veins.  Women are notorious for having plan B’s and plan C’s.  This woman is not for you.  I have so much to say, but not enough time.

I am very very concerned for you… I feel like most men (myself included) when love don shack our brain we no dey fit reason again.

So I’ll tell you something,

You are clearly a praying man,  God answered you and blessed you with a FANTAStIC job by any standard.

You know what, God also blessed you and revealed to you – that this lady in UI is NOT FOR YOU.  God worked it out such that your surprise visit occurred on the day she was on her own offshore job probably with another client.  DO NOT, REPEAT DO NOT ignore this signal grace from God.  Do not ignore this blessing from God. God has shown you the way. 

God has  done a new thing for you in your career and He will do a new thing for you in your love life. Trust him and move on.

I go dey pray for you, because I fear very strongly, that this woman will deceive you and tomorrow you will FOOLISHLY – VERY FOOLISHLY marry her!

May God give you wisdom & strength.

P.s.  I don’t care about the N180K ring. Yes it was a hasty action., but better to lose 180K than to be tormented during a lifetime of an unhappy marriage with a potential gold digger and unfaithful spouse. Consider the NGN180K  as your insurance penalty.

BRODA SHINE YOUR EYE!  RUN FORM THIS GIRL!  DELETE ALL HER NUMBERS!  RUN O! RUN O! I DON WARN YOU.  I don get small experience with these babes. I DON WARN YOU!  I am so concerned about you – a complete stranger, that I had to open a new account .  please heed my warnings. 

P.P.S  If this story is fiction and you've wasted my precious time responding to you, then may God JUDGE YOU MIGHTILY!!