triplo3:


See the email I got from Home Office (Decision mail) attached.

Please why am I the first person being told to rely on Gov website to proof my status. Never heard of it from family and friends or on the forum.

Can anyone please confirm if they've been in my shoes please?

I'm about to book the foreign trip, I don't want issues having to return back to UK.

Thanks ahead.

Lexusgs430:


The question on my lips is, why did you travel to the UK, with ₦10,000...........

Emefiele don destroy that your money ....... Just put am jejely for recycle bin ..........

Miracood2:


Wanted to pepper the UK with hard Nigerian currency..

Goke7:


For psw, it's from the date it was approved

eniola1010:


My sister. Want to ask u something. Is it possible for one's credit score to increase without having to devise the cc or borrow and pay back on time method.

Cant someone just live his life normally, earn his salary, and use his card to buy something with the money in his card. Wont this also increase credit score?

semmyk:
Let's hope for an architect to come along to provide insights?
In the meantime, using my engrg background, I went checking and came up with the following
The body that regulates architecture in the UK is the ABA - https://arb.org.uk/
The official register is collated at https://architects-register.org.uk/

As with anything else in the UK, starting point is the gov site.
To become an architect - www.gov.uk/architect
Process, qualifications, exams - https://arb.org.uk/architect-information/applying-for-registration-for-the-first-time/i-hold-overseas-non-recognised-uk-qualifications/

See: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/architects-registration-board

While still in 9ja, let your friend join this institute.
www.architecture.com/join-riba
Pls note just as in engrg, the regulatory body is different from the professional body.

Being a senior architect in 9ja, what registration does (s)he holds and with of the body does (s)he belongs to in 9ja?

My personal view
Anyone that is a qualified architect in 9ja (Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) Professional Practice Examination (PPE)) should not have it that difficult following the UK ARB route (above).
NB: I still think though that there should be some sort of cross recognition (like we have in engrg like the Washington Accord et al). In any case, 9ja allows those formally qualified in their own country to 'skip' the qualification requirement towards PPE (as I understand it) PS: I'm not an architect!!!

Let your friend join RIBA as an Associate - www.architecture.com/join-riba/associate-membership
Move to the UK to do a recognised PG course in Arch, while simultaneously working towards chartered
Or attempt doing a Professional Practice PG Cert/PG Dip in Arch on part time while in 9ja and working towards chartered membership of RIBA
All the best

[UPDATED]
Found what I was hoping for. A direct process to becoming chartered. I'll assume, just like for engrg, it's not going to be a walk in the park but should be straightforward for one that is genuinely qualified and practicing professionally.
Applying for RIBA Chartered Membership via MEAP - www.architecture.com/join-riba/individual-chartered-membership/meap

excelchips:
Hello House, Please, what is the best way or tutorial website to prepare for UK theory driving test.

AgentXxx:
Well done Sirs/Mas, I need to make enquiry on this cycle to work scheme, please hope it’s not public funds. And anyone can explain in lame man terms as am not understanding all this online jargons and am eager to get a bike for work before the holiday runs out.

SamAfrik:
Good day all,
Please guidance to opening an account (Monzo or Starling bank) in the UK for student and dependant is needed. What documents are required to complete the process? I do not have proof of residence (arrived less than a week), as I am living with a relative.
Thanks.

excelchips:
Hello House, Please, what is the best way or tutorial website to prepare for UK theory driving test.

Lexusgs430:



Why not just buy an excellently used bicycle, from gumtree ............

£50/£80 would get you a bicycle, that your village people would envy ............

AgentXxx:
Well done Sirs/Mas, I need to make enquiry on this cycle to work scheme, please hope it’s not public funds. And anyone can explain in lame man terms as am not understanding all this online jargons and am eager to get a bike for work before the holiday runs out.

justwise:


No its not public fund because you will be paying for it either weekly or monthly depending on how your salary/wages are paid.

If you take a bike worth ..e.g £400 or less you are likely to pay nothing as the money will come out of your salary sacrifice rather than from your net-pay.

The cycle to work scheme company will send you a purchase certificate to be taken to bike retailers, you can pick a bike, a lock, gloves etc all must come to a total of the amount on that purchase certificate

After one year you will be given some choices, either return the bike and everything that came with it or pay certain percentage and keep the bike. .

AgentXxx:
Thanks for this detailed explanation but why am I paying a percentage after one year if I have finished paying for the bike before then.

jum33:

If you don't have proof of residence ,monzo is your best bet .
You can use my referral link to apply for your monzo acct. and both of us will earn extra £5 each .
https://join.monzo.com/c/24pgxrw.

jum33:

If you don't have proof of residence ,monzo is your best bet .
You can use my referral link to apply for your monzo acct. and both of us will earn extra £5 each .
https://join.monzo.com/c/24pgxrw.

dustydee:
Please does anyone know where I can swap naira for pounds or the new naira notes?

dustydee:
Please does anyone know where I can swap naira for pounds or the new naira notes?

SamAfrik:

The link appears faulty

Do you want to try this?