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Education / Re: Most Difficult Universities To Make First-Class In Nigeria? by ollins(m): 7:35pm On Nov 03, 2014
Hey op you forgot to include the baba of unis,unilag
Travel / Re: How Long Does It Take For A Uk Family Visa To Be Issued? by ollins(m): 7:11pm On Oct 27, 2014
dday101:

I submitted on the 08/10/14 got email that my application was received on 09/10/14 by UKVisa anthat wad immigration, so I sent the UKVisa and immigration an email to track the status of my application since I'm not getting update from Tp on the 26/10/14 and sent me this email on Sunday.
Dear xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx,
Thank you for contacting the UK Visas and Immigration International Enquiry
Service.
We understand that you would like to know about the current status of your
visa application. I have tracked the status (GWFxxxxxxxxxxxx and date of birth
XX/XX/xxxx) and found that the application has been processed and a
decision has been made.
Please note that your passport and documentation could still take some time
to reach you whilst being sent back from the decision making centre and
whilst other administrative formalities are completed. The visa application
centre will be in contact with you regarding the collection or delivery.
If you have purchased a courier service then your documents will be
dispatched to the delivery address you have provided. We appreciate your
patience while you wait to receive your documents.
We strongly recommend not to book prepaid travel and accommodation before
receiving the visa.
For any further details, or should you need to contact us again please
refer to our website at https://ukvi-international.faq-help.com/, select
appropriate country, click next and then select 'E-Mail form' and complete
as instructed. We will aim to come back to you within 1 day.
Kind regards,
Garry Gardiner
UK Visas and Immigration International Enquiry Service
We would like to invite you to participate in a brief survey about the
service you received from us to identify strengths and opportunities for
improvements.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KW2PKWF
We want to ensure that your experience is as positive as it can be, which
includes how you contact us. On that basis, if you would be prepared to
receive a call to answer a few questions about our website and how we can
improve it, please E-Mail UKVI@teamhgs.com with your contact details, or
alternatively click on the following link and complete the survey
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7M9X7SR
Thank you in advance for your time.
with this type of email it is very likely your application was succesfull,just wait a little more they would get back to you
Travel / Re: Passport Application At The Nigerian Embassy Newyork Is Confusing by ollins(m): 9:45am On Oct 13, 2014
it is easy,just go the nigeria immigration website,fill in the application forms online,pay and print out the reciept and you are ready to go!!!but a note of caution,because of past cases of abuse and fraud,the company accepting online payment has introduced some measures.
1.if you are paying for yourself as the applicant,you can pay with your debit or credit card but this card must carry your name that it must concide with the name on the application form.

2.if you are paying for other members of of your family,the last name on the card must match the last name on the application forms.

3.if you are paying for others then you must first register your credit or debit card with the company by scanning your id card and the bank card and mamybe a bank statement.

Really cumbersome,shey?i nearly cried when i was doing mine,but when i followed the above steps,it is very easy.
best of luck
Music/Radio / Re: Naija Hip Hop And Its Emptiness (Stroking The Admiration Of The Shallow Minds) by ollins(m): 10:06am On Sep 07, 2014
most nigerians shaaa!!!!,do you blame the muscians?they are just trying to survive,look at iyanya when the guy was playing songs that had meaning no body was buying his songs,immediately he sang "ur waist",everyone sytarted buying his songs,it is the demand that is bringing out these kind of songs in nigeria right now.people love trashy songs
Travel / Re: Are You Living In Europe. by ollins(m): 11:06am On Aug 12, 2014
Western union,moneygram etc
Family / Re: Thread For Single Mothers/ Fathers by ollins(m): 9:01am On Jul 22, 2014
Since you said Non single parents can comment on the thread as well,that's why I am here to say that children no matter the circumstances of the parents need a loving environment as it's never the fault of the children if the parents have issues

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Travel / Re: Visa Exempt Countries For US, UK and Schengen Permit Holders by ollins(m): 10:43am On Jul 21, 2014
wetin person dey find for the
dahonestboss: Although Schengen permit holders enjoys travelling to 26 countries within the zone, there are some other countries you can travel to without an additional visa if you have a permit issued by any schengen member states.
Here is a compilation list of countries outside the schengen zone which you can travel to on the basis of your schengen permit.
1. BULGARIA
On 25 January 2012 the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria adopted a decision according to which by the date of Bulgaria’s accession to the Schengen area, our country will unilaterally apply a visa-free system for holders of valid Schengen visas. They will have the right to enter and reside in the Republic of Bulgaria for a period of no more than three months in any six-month period from the date of the first entry, without needing to have a Bulgarian short-stay visa. The decision entered into force on 31.01.2012.
http://www.mfa.bg/en/pages/109/index.html
2. ALBANIA
All foreign nationals who have a valid multi – entry Schengen visa, type “C” or “D”, or a valid residence permit in one of the Schengen member states, can enter, stay and transit Albania without visa, within the validity term of the visa or the residence permit; 90days in a period of 180 days
http://www.punetejashtme.gov.al/files/userfiles/Who_can_enter_Albania_without_a_Visa-4_July.pdf
3. MONTENEGRO
Nationals of any country may visit Montenegro without a visa for up to 7 days if they hold a visa issued by Ireland, a Schengen Area member state, the United Kingdom or the United States or if they are permanent residents of those countries.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Montenegro
4. MACEDONIA
Any foreign national possessing a valid multi entry Schengen visa type C (valid for the entire territory of the Schengen area) may enter and stay in the Republic of Macedonia up to 15 days without having to possess a Macedonian visa. The Schengen visa needs to be valid at least 5 days longer than the stay in the Republic of Macedonia permitted on the grounds of holding a Schengen visa;
http://www.mfa.gov.mk/sites/default/files/Protokol/Visa-Regime-eng.doc
5. ROMANIA
According to Emergency Government Ordinance no. 109/2013, as of February 1st 2014, the bearers of uniform visas (with 2 or multiple entries), long-term visas, as well as residence permits issued by Schengen Member States shall no longer be required to hold a short-stay visa to enter the territory of Romania for a time period that may not exceed 90 days in any 180 day period.
http://www.mae.ro/en/node/2040
6. BOSNIA and HERZEGOVINA
Nationals of countries for which a visa is otherwise required may, however, enter Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa for a stay of up to 7 days provided that they hold a valid multiple entry Schengen or EU state visa or a pertinent residency permit in a Schengen or an EU state, and further provided that they are arriving to Bosnia and Herzegovina from a Schengen or an EU state.
http://www.bih.org.au/au-nz/common/consular/01/I.1.a..pdf
7. CYPRUS
Third country nationals, holders of a type “C” Schengen visa (double or multiple entry), who have already used that visa to enter a Schengen country, and that Schengen visa is still valid upon their departure from Cyprus, may travel to Cyprus without a Cypriot national visa and stay there for a period equal to the remainder of the time for which the Schengen visa is valid. (It should be noted that maximum period of stay is limited to 90 days per six months)
http://www.mfa.gov.cy/mfa/highcom/highcom_london.nsf/DMLVisainfo_en/DMLVisainfo_en?OpenDocument
8. CROATIA
Pursuant to the Government’s decision, starting with 1 January 2014 until the Republic of Croatia fully applies the provisions of the Schengen acquis, all aliens holders of valid Schengen documents do not require an additional (Croatian) visa for entry and short-term stay in Croatia for 90 days in any 180-day period.
http://www.mvep.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview/
[color=#000099[b]]9. KOSOVO[/b][/color]
Citizens of the countries which are required to obtain a visa for Kosovo but hold a biometric valid residence permit issued by one of the Schengen member states or a valid multi-entry Schengen Visa are exempt from the requirement to obtain a Visa to enter, transit, or stay in the territory of the Republic of Kosovo for up to 15 days.
http://www.mfa-ks.net/?page=2,158
10. MONACO
Foreign nationals who hold a residence permit issued by a Schengen State are also authorised to enter and stay in Monaco.
http://www.ambafrance-in.org/Visas-for-Monaco#you-require-visa-for-entering-monaco
11. ANDORRA
Andorra does not issue tourist visa. Citizen of all countries on earth can visit Andorra without visa. The only way to reach Andorra is land travel through France or Spain for which a Schengen visa is required if your nationality needs one. In general there are no border controls between Spain and Andorra or France and Andorra and you just can pass.
12. VATICAN CITY
The Vatican doesn't issue visas - it has no border controls. You can move freely from Italy into the Vatican and vice versa.
13. DOMINICA REPUBLIC
All nationals of countries able to legally enter the European Union, the United States of America, Canada and Great Britain, can enter the territory of the Dominican Republic with the Tourist Card. (Order 691-07, dated December 18, 2007) 30 days, extendable twice.
http://www.godominicanrepublic.com/rd/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=57&Itemid=78&lang=en
14.TURKEY
Holders of a valid schengen residence permit can apply online, it should be issued immidiately after payment, validity depends on the passport but for a Nigerian passport, it is valid for 30days in a period of 180 days.
https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/
15. RUSSIA
In accordance to the legislation of Russian Federation (RF Government Resolution №397), foreign tourists and persons without citizenship or relevant visa and/or proper permission travelling on ferries may arrive to the Russian Federation without Russian visa for the period of 72 hours being part of organised excursion group. VISA-Free journey can lasts up to 3 days. According to the law a passenger must arrive at the port of St. Petersburg aboard a ferry of SТ PETER LINE Company and leave in the same manner, be part of organised excursion group ("Car Shorex” in this case) and comply with the rule of no longer than 72-hour stay. 72 hours period begins for the moment of crossing border control.
http://anastasia.stpeterline.com/en/Goodtoknow/Visafreerule.aspx
16. PANAMA
Those who hold a valid passport for at least 3 months and a valid visa from ONE of the following countries: USA, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia or any of the member countries of the European Union, which has been used at least one time to enter those countries, may enter the Republic of Panama by purchasing a Tourist Card, regardless of their nationality." The tourist card is valid for 30 days
http://www.panamaconsul.co.uk/index.php?page=visa

17. GEORGIA
Foreign nationals who have a multiple entry US, EU or Schengen member states visas, which have validity for one year or more and had been used once at least, can enter or stay on the territory of Georgia without visa up to 90 days, within the validity term of the visa.
http://www.mfa.gov.ge/index.php?lang_id=ENG&sec_id=96

18.KOSOVO
Citizens of the countries which are required to obtain a visa for Kosovo but hold a biometric valid residence permit issued by one of the Schengen member states or a valid multi-entry Schengen Visa are exempt from the requirement to obtain a Visa to enter, transit, or stay in the territory of the Republic of Kosovo for up to 15 days.
http://www.mfa-ks.net/?page=2,158

I'll update this page as I discover more.
wetin person dey find for these kind countries?all those countries mentioned above are rubbish places,let me tell you truth no person wey hold residence permit from better eu country go pray to go to such places grin

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Travel / Re: Bianca Ojukwu,the Best Thing To Have Happened To The Nigeria Embassy Madrid. by ollins(m): 8:40pm On Jul 19, 2014
delishpot:

Lol. Ok which brand of pkapo? Ya teeth too white, tell me brand make I buy for ma whole family, make we sef smile bright like ya two smiles. Lol. Its all good. We dey praise our bianka of the people. Shebi peopke say when you talk thank you for a good deed, th3 doer go dey recharged and pleased with the result and will be happy to do more good. So we dey thank Nne Bianca, say she try for the children involved. Make I no even see that mama sef, I go pull her ears. How she go carry two pikins enter a country and then remain there illegaly kwanu?
All in all sha, make we still thank God for the positive outcome but I pray say Our brodas and sisters no go think say bianca don start to give spanish citinzenship to naigerians for there o. Becos before you know it, our naija people go start to stress the woman to do their own papers too and if she say no I no fit, dem go start to call her names. We naijiriyans sabi spoil person if him no want do backyard runs take help us. We believe say every where be like naina and all our conected people suppose pull strings just as dem dey do in naija.
lols,yes nigerians are well awear the abassador has no powers to give spainish residency,this lady was just lucky but then i belive the ambassador intervention went a long way,what we are stressing is her being ever ready ready to give an listening ear to all issues concerning nigerians here, she is never too busy,she is indeed a rare gem
Travel / Re: Bianca Ojukwu,the Best Thing To Have Happened To The Nigeria Embassy Madrid. by ollins(m): 8:35pm On Jul 19, 2014
delishpot: Biaca, we thank you o. You do well, you do river and even do ocean sef join. God go bless you back. Inshort every time you vex God, him go look that woman two shildren take the memory take forgive you and hug you again like him pikin.
But o, one problem I get be say, shey that winch sece still dey there? What if one day our bianca of the people nor dey office? What if she go piss and people wey need help come office? That winch go still dey fly around there dey block people from their destiny mana! Yes na her type MFM dey call dream crashers, destiny killers, enemy of progress and dem dey say DIE BY FIREeEEE.
Anyway, make aunty bianka try train them, make she tell them say any time she get complain say dem send someone back without her hearing the case she go deal with who dey duty that day.
To me o as long as that bitter office woman still dey there and still get that yeye mentality the yeye go still dey smell for that embassey
amen.i guess bianca being a mother herself understood the pains of the distressed mother.she has been counselling the said lady a lot
Travel / Re: Bianca Ojukwu,the Best Thing To Have Happened To The Nigeria Embassy Madrid. by ollins(m): 8:25pm On Jul 19, 2014
spiralwedge: and the rude staff was not sacked? smh
cos they are like that everywhere o.
it is quite a pity and i do hope something is done soon about her,bianca is awear i hope she does something about it,we nigerians here are watching ,the truth is that some of the rude staff of the embassy are becoming lords unto themselves,one even boasted the other day saying,as bianca get connections for abuja,na so i get,abi u think say na moi moi bring me here"the truth is that some of this staff were brought in by one godfather somewhere,GOD save nigeria

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Travel / Re: Bianca Ojukwu,the Best Thing To Have Happened To The Nigeria Embassy Madrid. by ollins(m): 9:35pm On Jul 18, 2014
[quote author=CityNG]
While this is true but that doesn't explain the allegedly rude embassy staff who forgot the reason why she has a job. Which is to provide services to Nigerians living there.[/quotemy brother the rudeness hen that's a story for another day but the good thing is that bianca has brought some sort of sanity there,I pray she lasts as the ambassador here in spain

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Travel / Re: Bianca Ojukwu,the Best Thing To Have Happened To The Nigeria Embassy Madrid. by ollins(m): 7:50pm On Jul 18, 2014
sorry for the spelling error above ,meant to say "she couldnt imagine the children growing up without her

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Travel / Re: Bianca Ojukwu,the Best Thing To Have Happened To The Nigeria Embassy Madrid. by ollins(m): 7:47pm On Jul 18, 2014
Vicjustice: But how is the mother really going to cater for the kids? I don't think the Spanish authority was taking that measure to punish her, but rather for humanitarian reasons. Please, dodon't only give her back the children, I hope you are now going to cater for them all.
that is the beauty part,the national police granted her residence permit on a law here called"expecional ley"you see the girl was given the option of either leaving the kids with the social services or get deported with the kids,the distressed mother chose to be deported with the kids,she just couldnt imagine the children growing up without her children(money no be everything) but along the line i think because of bianca intervention or something or just the grace of GOD she was called and given a two years residency with a monthly alowance for the care of the kids till she gets a job.so as i write this,she is now a legal resident along with the kids.

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Travel / Re: Nigerian acting tough for japanese police by ollins(m): 10:58am On Jul 18, 2014
how did you come to the conclusion that he is a nigerian?

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Travel / Bianca Ojukwu,the Best Thing To Have Happened To The Nigeria Embassy Madrid. by ollins(m): 10:25am On Jul 18, 2014
Honestly i cant just contain my joy,for nigerians living spain you will agree with me that we are all used to the rude staff in the embassy and condesending way they treat nigerians whenever we go there for one thing or the other.you can then imagine my shock and happness at the kind of attention we recieved recently from the ambassador over a case involving a nigerian lady here.
As one of the leaders of the nigerian community here,we had a case of a young nigerian mother of two kids whose kids were taken away from her by the social services because she had no papers and hence no work to take care of t the two kids.
We decided to go the emabassy to see if they could help and as usual we met this young lady staff who was very rude asking us "so what do you expect the embassy to do?pls leave here jare!,as we were about leaving bianca happened to come down,and she called us to ask what the problem was,the whole staff was shocked including me.
To cut a long story short,the ambassador personally took up the case,wait for this!! she personally called up the social service and national police officals who were involved in the matter,through out the whole saga,she was always calling the the mother of the two kids with her personal phone,there was a stage bianca even shed tears with the mother of the kids,at the end the kids were returned to the mother.
The ambassador actions has given me hope that all is not lost in nigeria,there are stlll few leaders with hearts.we need more of her type.bless you ma

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Travel / Re: Anyone Help With This Question Please by ollins(m): 12:15pm On Apr 25, 2011
gbam!!!
Autos / Re: How To Successfully Pre Order A Car On Nairaland ( For Buyers And Sellers ) by ollins(m): 8:46am On Apr 19, 2011
can you just imagine insipered i think you have to start montoring car deals involving dealers on nairaland
Autos / Re: How To Successfully Pre Order A Car On Nairaland ( For Buyers And Sellers ) by ollins(m): 9:36am On Apr 18, 2011
This is a good topic i wonder why people are not particpating that much on it,i have been in the auto world now for 5 years and i can tell you that the business comes with its own harzards especially concerning the nigeria market,i ship cars to many other african countries and everything always goes smoothly but when it it comes to the nigeria market one has to be really carefull,the government has some blames too in this with their funny new charges that comes up at times at the port,no stability whatsoever ask any seansoned importer and he or she will tell you what am saying.
personally am not a great fan of the pre oder system,what i do at times is this,if a client indicates interest in a car and i dont have it in my stand in nigeria,i will source, buy and ship the car to lagos on my own expenses,as soon as the car arives the port,i will invite the buyer to come inspect and pay me for the car,this way i always have rest of mind, if the buyer defaults and this has happened to me many times i simply resale to the ride to someone else though this might take sometime and hold my money down,when i see some so called dealers here on nl giving gurantee of two weeks delivery i laugh,in reality you cant give gurantee until the ship has actually set sail for GOD sake,i have been in this business for 5 years so i know what am saying,honesty with buyers is the key to suceess in this business.when i say harzards come with this business there are times a car gets dents and bashes on the ship before it gets to lagos,there are some cars i have loaded intact from the source when i get to lagos i see dents and bashes,how do i then explain to the customer?these are some of the things we need to inform clients beforehand except if the car is given vip holding on the ship,i always go to great pains in explaing the risks involved to my customers cause to me name is more important than money.for anyone who wants to go into this business of pre order should his homework very well.nuff said
Autos / Re: * * UNSTOPPABLE HAS ARRIVED * * ( Pre Ordered By Oladcity Of Nairaland ) by ollins(m): 4:39pm On Apr 14, 2011
@insipred ol boy i like your style,keep it up,your name speaks for itself,honesty and trusworthiness keep it up,but come o you guys are forgetting us dealers here in europe o embarassed,na only america una just dey face lo!remember cars shipped from here in europe always arrive faster than the ones from america and you know how solid europe engines are compared to made in america engines.make una dey patronise us too.cheers
collinsaimi@yahoo.com
Autos / Re: Car Wanted! by ollins(m): 5:56pm On Apr 12, 2011
am a dealer based here in europe with a sales rep in nigeria,you can get in touch with me at collinsaimi@yahoo.com and you can reach me on the following number 0034698722581 .cheers

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