Bill Gates denied access by Nigerian Immigration

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It seems that Nigeria recently denied Bill Gates a visa to travel there on his recent trip to Africa. The initial denial was "on the premise that they required proof he would not reside in Nigeria indefinitely, causing a strain on social services and a general nuisance for immigration."

http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/10/13/2121250
 

JJChicken

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Originally posted by: Googer
It seems that Nigeria recently denied Bill Gates a visa to travel there on his recent trip to Africa. The initial denial was "on the premise that they required proof he would not reside in Nigeria indefinitely, causing a strain on social services and a general nuisance for immigration."

http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/10/13/2121250

:laugh:

He should just buy the whole country.
 

Cattlegod

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I am Mr. Gates' immigration adviser for Nigeria. He is currently detained by immigration and has no access to his funds, but if you lend him 4000 dollars to process the paperwork and employment insurance, he will pay you back the 4000, plus another 5000 dollars for helping him out. PM me for details and I can give you the account information to send the 4000 dollars to.
 

Googer

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Originally posted by: Allen Iverson
Originally posted by: Googer
It seems that Nigeria recently denied Bill Gates a visa to travel there on his recent trip to Africa. The initial denial was "on the premise that they required proof he would not reside in Nigeria indefinitely, causing a strain on social services and a general nuisance for immigration."

http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/10/13/2121250

:laugh:

He should just buy the whole country.

Do you really think he'd be a strain on their Food Stamp system.. ya 'know we impoverished Americans are known for seeking in to wealthy Nigeria to get free assistance.
 
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Originally posted by: Googer
Originally posted by: Allen Iverson
Originally posted by: Googer
It seems that Nigeria recently denied Bill Gates a visa to travel there on his recent trip to Africa. The initial denial was "on the premise that they required proof he would not reside in Nigeria indefinitely, causing a strain on social services and a general nuisance for immigration."

http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/10/13/2121250

:laugh:

He should just buy the whole country.

Do you really think he'd be a strain on their Food Stamp system.. ya 'know we impoverished Americans are known for seeking in to wealthy Nigeria to get free assistance.

I thought we went there to help the sons of deposed/deceased Nigerian princes retrieve many funds from banks of foreign origin (I pray). Maybe Bill was just trying to help some nice person get their money unlocked. :D
 

manlymatt83

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Originally posted by: Cattlegod
I am Mr. Gates' immigration adviser for Nigeria. He is currently detained by immigration and has no access to his funds, but if you lend him 4000 dollars to process the paperwork and employment insurance, he will pay you back the 4000, plus another 5000 dollars for helping him out. PM me for details and I can give you the account information to send the 4000 dollars to.

Details please
 

Jeff7

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Originally posted by: Cattlegod
I am Mr. Gates' immigration adviser for Nigeria. He is currently detained by immigration and has no access to his funds, but if you lend him 4000 dollars to process the paperwork and employment insurance, he will pay you back the 4000, plus another 5000 dollars for helping him out. PM me for details and I can give you the account information to send the 4000 dollars to.
But I wanted an iPod!
 

randay

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Originally posted by: Cattlegod
Good seasons to you sir, I am Mr. Gates' immigration adviser for Nigeria. He is currently detained by immigration and has no access to his funds, but if you lend him 4000 dollars to immediately process the paperwork and immediate employment insurance, he will immediately pay you back the 4000, plus another immediate 5000 dollars for helping him out. PM me for details and I can give you the account information to immediately send the 4000 dollars to. Awaiting your reply, John Smith

fixed.
 

Jahee

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Originally posted by: Allen Iverson
Originally posted by: Googer
It seems that Nigeria recently denied Bill Gates a visa to travel there on his recent trip to Africa. The initial denial was "on the premise that they required proof he would not reside in Nigeria indefinitely, causing a strain on social services and a general nuisance for immigration."

http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/10/13/2121250

:laugh:

He should just buy the whole country.

:laugh: Yea!.. :roll:
 

Googer

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Originally posted by: sandorski
Clearly Nigeria understands that Corporate (and social) Welfare is hella expensive.

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That's something Nigeria has figured out but America hasn't. Sad.
 

Googer

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Originally posted by: sandorski
Originally posted by: Googer
Originally posted by: sandorski
Clearly Nigeria understands that Corporate Welfare is hella expensive.

(FIXED)

That's something Nigeria has figured out but America hasn't. Sad.

Why ignore or bypass the fact that SOCIAL welfare is also very expensive. But at least when a company gets some aide (usually with obligation to repay), people (employees) do not loose their shirts and will not need social welfare. The employee benefits, the economy benefits, and the Government benefits from it. Quite often It's a win win for everyone. But what company gets aide is also highly circumstantial and the criteria can often depend on how important that industry or business is to the national economy or security.