Emirates, one of the biggest foreign airlines operating in Nigeria, has said it is stopping flight operations to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja effective October 22nd 2016. Similarly, East African carrier Kenya Airways, has announced that it will suspend flights to Abuja with effect from November 15, 2016 as part of its restructuring and loss saving efforts. Our correspondent gathered from industry sources that Emirates has formally written the Minister of State, Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika over its intention to stop flight operations into Abuja following the airline's inability to buy forex and remit its sales. The letter, our correspondent gathered, was received by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation on behalf of the Minister. An industry source familiar with the matter told our correspondent that the letter indicated 22nd October 2016 as the date Emirates would suspend the Abuja flight operations if respite did not come their way. The source said if after weeks of the Abuja suspension, no drastic change happened, Emirates would also suspend Lagos operations indefinitely. When that occurs, Emirates would have exited the Nigerian market. "Emirates has huge money in naira at the banks. It cannot repatriate its sales because it cannot buy dollars. This is having negative effect on their operations," the source said. On its part, the Kenya Airline indicated that the suspension of its Abuja flights was triggered by the dwindling traffic from Abuja to Nairobi, the airline's operational hub. Kenya Airways CEO Mbuvi Ngunze disclosed this plan in a statement obtained by Daily Trust in Lagos which indicated that the airline would however continue to operate its daily flight from Lagos to Nairobi. Daily Trust learnt that the suspension of the flight was triggered by the dwindling traffic from Abuja to Nairobi, the airline's operational hub. Kenya Airways CEO Mbuvi Ngunze disclosed this plan in a statement obtained by Daily Trust in Lagos which indicated that the airline would however continue to operate its daily flight from Lagos to Nairobi.

i dont kw if this is true but just saw this on daily trust...may God help us. amen.
Emirates, one of the biggest foreign airlines operating
in Nigeria, has said it is stopping flight operations to
the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja
effective October 22nd 2016.
Similarly, East African carrier Kenya Airways, has
announced that it will suspend flights to Abuja with
effect from November 15, 2016 as part of its
restructuring and loss saving efforts.
Our correspondent gathered from industry sources that
Emirates has formally written the Minister of State,
Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika over its intention to stop
flight operations into Abuja following the airline's
inability to buy forex and remit its sales.
The letter, our correspondent gathered, was received
by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation
on behalf of the Minister.
An industry source familiar with the matter told our
correspondent that the letter indicated 22nd October
2016 as the date Emirates would suspend the Abuja
flight operations if respite did not come their way.
The source said if after weeks of the Abuja
suspension, no drastic change happened, Emirates
would also suspend Lagos operations indefinitely. When
that occurs, Emirates would have exited the Nigerian
market.
"Emirates has huge money in naira at the banks. It
cannot repatriate its sales because it cannot buy
dollars. This is having negative effect on their
operations," the source said.
On its part, the Kenya Airline indicated that the
suspension of its Abuja flights was triggered by the
dwindling traffic from Abuja to Nairobi, the airline's
operational hub.
Kenya Airways CEO Mbuvi Ngunze disclosed this plan
in a statement obtained by Daily Trust in Lagos which
indicated that the airline would however continue to
operate its daily flight from Lagos to Nairobi.
Daily Trust learnt that the suspension of the flight was
triggered by the dwindling traffic from Abuja to Nairobi,
the airline's operational hub.
Kenya Airways CEO Mbuvi Ngunze disclosed this plan
in a statement obtained by Daily Trust in Lagos which
indicated that the airline would however continue to
operate its daily flight from Lagos to Nairobi.

lobus:


Print the Form online, fill it but don't sign. Go with your Int'l passport as a means of identification. Just stroll into the embassy Mon-Fri before 12 noon. The process takes about 15-30mins (waiting time inclusive)

please, is it only international passport that they accept as ID at the US embassy?

oh the form can be given at the embassy? datz cool especially since there is this expiration date attached to the form that can be used too as i heard

quin9:
As for lagos it's not mon - fri as but only Mon/Tues,DH was there on fri and was told so,so it was done today and parcel is already on the way to me,also you don't need to print the form it would be given to you at the embassy.

tolulope9009:


please, is it only international passport that they accept as ID at the US embassy?

Preparation for a notary appointment

Before you come to the Embassy/Consulate, read your document(s) through carefully and make sure you understand the document(s). If a document is not clear, check with the office or organization requiring the notarized document or your legal advisor. Consular staff cannot explain your document(s) to you.

Know exactly where you are meant to sign. The consular staff cannot advise you in any way on what is required of you for your document so come to the Embassy fully prepared.

Mark every page where the notary needs to sign, with a marker sticker sticking out of the document. Also make clear which pages should be attached to each other, for instance with a paper clip. (not necessary for consent letter as they know what to do)

Fill in the document(s) with the appropriate names, places and dates. However, DO NOT sign your document – you will sign under oath at the Embassy before a Consular Officer.

Bring personal identification, preferably your passport.

Bring the entire document(s), even if only one page is to be notarized.

Notary Services

No appointment is necessary for notarial services in Abuja and Lagos.
Hours of service for Abuja are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m, and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Hours of service for Lagos are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

[quote author=lobus

Fill in the document(s) with the appropriate names, places and dates. However, DO NOT sign your document – you

Bring personal identification, preferably your passport.

thanks Lobus!

gold638:
Hello house. Please, anyone coming into Atlanta any time soon? I need malaria drugs like fansider. Will appreciate a response. Thanks

Hmmm fansidar isn't used after 35 to 36 weeks o... So I suggest u demand for something else.

Niksie:
LOL are you trying to do the consent form before the baby arrives?

Exactly.....from my schedule, I may not be in town around the due date(December) and application for passport. Guess I will start making research on how to do it where I am going to.

hmmm i dont think this is allowed. You can try where you are going to i guess.

bissiejoe:

Exactly.....from my schedule, I may not be in town around the due date(December) and application for passport. Guess I will start making research on how to do it where I am going to.

geojay:
Good morning lovely people, am getting furstrated here oo, infact its like i wnat to give up on this america baby thing ojare, dollar is not smilling, to get accomodation in houston is killing with all this thousand thousand billings, abeg, oyinbo needs to upgrade and create 3D abi na 3D house jare, make i just copy my house and print it out and live anywhere i go, abi, what is now going to happen now, save a soul oo, abeg, considerate accomodation needed in houston. Wont mind to share.

airbnb nko?
U can scout for a roommate nd pair or else get a one bedroom apartment

I was at sulah bureau d change (Allen avenue Ikeja) yesterday and learnt they now give PTA. 500 dollars per passport at 380 naira as at yesterday.

[ pls where is that? quote author=sugah post=50326860]I was at sulah bureau d change yesterday and learnt they now give PTA. 500 dollars per passport at 380 naira as at yesterday.

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Nairaland family, I am back with my POE experience..

Boarded Ethiopian airways from Abuja with a stop over at Addis Ababa. Ample space to stretch and sleep. Good food, entertainment, cabin, and service. After the 2hours stop over, boarded another to Washington Dulles airport (IAD). Now, that was packed with passengers. Service still top notch. Bombarded me with food and drinks to a point I started declining politely.

Fast forward to IAD...
Arrived at 8:45am in the morning.. took about 15minutes to get to immigration as it appeared few flights came in at that time.

My mum and I approached the CBP:
Me: Good morning and passed on our passports.
CBP: Good morning. Why are you in the united states?
Me: To have my baby.
CBP: Is this your first time in the United states?
Me: Yes.
He looks at my mum and asks the same question.
CBP looks back at me: Is this your first baby?
Me: Yes
CBP: Is this the first baby you are having in the united states?
Me: Yes, this is my very first pregnancy.
CBP: So why US?
Me: Better healthcare services (in my mind, cliché answer)
CBP: Where is your husband?
Me: Back home in Nigeria.
CBP: Will he be coming over to join you?
Me: No. He is busy with work. If anything, maybe later.
CBP: What does he do?
Me: He is a .....
CBP: Will your mum be returning back to Nigeria soon?
Me: We intend leaving together after baby is born as she is here to assist me in taking care of the baby.
CBP: How many months are you now and when do you intend going back?
Me: 7months plus. Told him my return date.
CBP: Please, move to the side and let me see your tummy
Me: surprised.. did as he said
CBP: Ok then. So what do you do?
Me: I am a medical doctor
CBP: What field aŕe you in?
Me: Paediatrics
CBP: How long have you been practicing? To which I replied, 6years.
CBP: Do you have your certificate with you? I said, No, but I do have my ID card. Asks to see it.
CBP: HOW much do you have on you?
Me: 1000dollars in cash and some in cards (showed it to him). My husband is the sponsor.
CBP: How much is in your husband's account?
Me: Bleep in naira. He asks for it in dollars which I couldn't quickly convert so I said it's more than 2times the amount I've set aside for this delivery and told him the total of my budget sheet.
CBP: Do you have an idea how much it takes to have a baby here?
Me: Yes I do. Gave him the breakdown of the costs of the hospital bill for both vaginal and cesarean section deliveries, doctor's bill..
CBP: Have you chosen your method of delivery and have you considered the number of days you will be at the hospital?
Me: Haven't chosen a method as one can't predict how labour will go and yes, for VD it is 2days and CS it is 3days inclusive of the hospital bill.
CBP: Did you bring meat, snails, fresh vegetables?
Me: No. Brought dried vegetables and some other things including provisions
CBP: What are provisions?
Me: (Hian! in my mind). Started listing them.
CBP: Stamps our passports till April 2017. Make sure you pay your bills and get a zero balance from your doctor and hospital. You know what I mean, right?
Me: Yes I do. Thank you sir.
The above (that seemed like a secondary inspection) occured at the counter while standing.

After getting our luggage thinking the questioning was all over, we met another official (2nd CBP) close to the exit who asked to see our passports. She asked for my purpose of visit and how much I had on me to which I gave the same answers. Asked if I had insurance and I said I will be paying out of pocket. She then said, so why am I with just 1000dollars. Reiterated I had some in cards and will get some funds transfer if need be. She immediately told us to follow her. That one was tertiary and not secondary inspection.

3rd CBP: Same generic question to which I answered; childbirth
A 4th CBP showed up: How many months are you?
Me: 7months plus.
CBP: Good. You aren't so far.
Me: (in my mind.. what?! meaning)
CBP: How much do you have in your account for this since you have just 1000dollars in cash?
Me: Same answer I gave the 1st CBP.
CBP: Go and sit till you are called..

After 20minutes or thereabout (seemed like a lifetime ), I was called to the counter.
4th CBP asked for my profession, how long I plan to stay, and my return date. All these I answered. Stamped on my declaration card and advised me about payment and said I was free to go. I practically ran out of that hall...

5th official checked that stamped declaration card with my passport , collected the former and then said loudly with a smile: Congratulations and welcome to America!!

Agriculture didn't seize a single item from my many African goodies ( although over-zealous customs in Abuja collected my frozen palm oil ).

Phew!!! Thank God ooo...!!!!!-- The Way maker.
More good news to follow..
Thank you once again, my nairaland family.

Good morning all
Please how do I pay for visa application heard they have stopped accepting visa fee billing on naija ATM cards the banks have blocked it.
Need to pay for uk visa thanks.

Na now dollar dey attempt to com down u dey cry Momma, ur eyes on d price!!
My BIL did black mkt N435 early this morning Abuja.
Let's keep praying. Maybe na d prayers of NL mamas dey fall d dollar sef . Pls cheer up. I hear Texas is generally more affordable. Keep scouting. U will soon find something that suits your budget. Well done.

geojay:
Good morning lovely people, am getting furstrated here oo, infact its like i wnat to give up on this america baby thing ojare, dollar is not smilling, to get accomodation in houston is killing with all this thousand thousand billings, abeg, oyinbo needs to upgrade and create 3D abi na 3D house jare, make i just copy my house and print it out and live anywhere i go, abi, what is now going to happen now, save a soul oo, abeg, considerate accomodation needed in houston. Wont mind to share.

Phew! And I thot mine was hectic. This POE waka na different strokes for different folks indeed. In all, u don enter be dat. Congrats!

tolulope9009:
Nairaland family, I am back with my POE experience..
5th official checked that stamped declaration card...

Beautiful, prettiest and cutest mamas and papas I hail ooo. Obviously a ghost reader and a huge beneficiary of all the wonderful info from this awesome forum. I'm feb 2017 mama but will be living late dec, any Houston and feb mama in d house. Accommodation things oo it hard with all the thousands of dollar quote.

Good day.am April/May 2017 Mama

MamaE3:
Good day All,

Please any May 2017 Mama in the House...hala pls

I paid 58 dollars jan dis year for my LO on KLM flight.i called like 4 times and i was given different prices.d 4th tym i called and I was given 58dollars I just paid wiv my card right away.other fees was like 300dollars bad 400dollars.so I advice u call them severally


quote author=dyout post=50273166]It is better u book ur LO ticket earlier and pay the 10% fare or monitor the price. i paid about 22k naira @ $79 with equivalent of 200 naira to a dollar last yr december. later got a refund of 6k after three weeks of arrival. I paid in their lagos office VI.


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YES cos i am

quote author=KLC2016 post=50286198]


Can't someone jux b April/May 2017 Mama?[/quote]

I am

KLC2016:



Can't someone jux b April/May 2017 Mama?

tolulope9009:
Nairaland family, I am back with my
I practically ran out of that hall...

5th official checked that stamped declaration card with my passport , collected the former and then said loudly with a smile: Congratulations and welcome to America!!

Agriculture didn't seize a single item from my many African goodies ( although over-zealous customs in Abuja collected my frozen palm oil ).

Phew!!! Thank God ooo...!!!!!-- The Way maker.
More good news to follow..
Thank you once again, my nairaland family.

Congratulations

Please Dr's details

quote author=zitaspears post=50315970] please where is HNWMC in which state.it looks like it's the cheapest i have seenough. Pls doc details too. Thank you and congrats
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Stamped on my declaration card and advised me about payment and said I was free to go. I practically ran out of that hall...

5th official checked that stamped declaration card with my passport


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I can imagine the run, before another official comes unto you...lol. thank God n Congrats

DFJ12:
Good morning house, God bless us all,pls want to find out method of payment at travelex? Both lagos or abj?
Thank you as I await ur response.

I did transfer from my account to them at the one in skye bank Gimbiya Garki area 11

@Pee, I tried to call you but it wasnt connecting then i remembered you told me you were leaving on a weekend, probably last weekend. Just in case you see this and still in need of usd, kindly send me a text message.(I sent you one but doubt it went through).

I figured this is the only way I can reach you.

Annim:
Had my baby on Oct 5th at HNWMC via scheduled CS. Used Dr. Xy... Bill are
Doc's fees $1,850
Hospital fees for 3days $3,500, material for circumsion $100
Lab fees $84
Paed Fees $1,080
Epidural $750
Paed fees after discharge $50
Gotten zero bal for doc and Hosp. Expecting zero bal for lab and Paed...

pls which peadiatrician did you use/ and how was your entire experience with HNWMC.

nneka3000:


I did transfer from my account to them at the one in skye bank Gimbiya Garki area 11

Please house, has anybody bought dollar at Travelex this week? if yes, Lagos or Abuja? and at what rate?

Thank you so much.I hrd the queue in abj is long like fuel queue. GOD help me oo.

I did transfer from my account to them at the one in skye bank Gimbiya Garki area 11[/quote]

geojay:
Good morning lovely people, am getting furstrated here oo, infact its like i wnat to give up on this america baby thing ojare, dollar is not smilling, to get accomodation in houston is killing with all this thousand thousand billings, abeg, oyinbo needs to upgrade and create 3D abi na 3D house jare, make i just copy my house and print it out and live anywhere i go, abi, what is now going to happen now, save a soul oo, abeg, considerate accomodation needed in houston. Wont mind to share.

Save urself the stress! Book intown suites, it's a weekly payment apartment. U can use it while u search for somewia else if u want to

Hello,
Pls I need to renew my visa for uk (in transit to the USA)
Pls with this ban on visa payment using ATM card
Does anyone know how to go about this.
Secondly pls what hospital is HNWMC is it henricopa women's hospital in Virginia ?
Thank you

pls has any1 travelled with Turkish Airlines, how was the experience like? thanks