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Travel / Re: Unmarried Partner Dependent With Children by DisGuy: 4:23pm On Jul 15, 2022
movedup:
My partner and i have been traditionally married for 10 years without proper documentation or marriage license. We have 3 children together but apart from their birth certificates and our bank statement as proof of our relationship, there is nothing else.

He has been offered a full sponsored tier 2 visa to the U.K and we have been asked to submit 6 documents each as proof of residence and all I have to proof my residence with him in the same house is only my driver's license. I am a stay at home mom. what do we do?

thank you
Travel / Re: Unmarried Partner Dependent With Children by DisGuy: 4:19pm On Jul 15, 2022
Seems the antispam went into overdrive. apologies

PLEASE NAIRALANDERS, CALM DOWN read the content before replying

She is asking for document she can use as proof of address not marriage advice!
Crime / Re: Kwara Resident Sets Own House, Children, Wife Ablaze (pic) by DisGuy: 10:11am On Jul 04, 2022
sounds like made up news


no head no tail, no genuine information!
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DisGuy: 8:16pm On Jun 30, 2022
evalovely:


Hello guys,

Can anyone help with the above please?

I paid for the passport to be posted to my address .
Can I show up at the home office for collection? I read on their website that entry to the office is only by appointment.

Probably the only option at this rate, give it up to a month then attend with your receipt etc
Politics / Re: Update On The Ongoing Imota Rice Mill Project In Lagos by DisGuy: 12:06am On Jun 28, 2022
What's the new completion date for the Rice Mill?
@naptu2
Phones / Re: How To Permanently Destroy My Samsung 20 Ultra by DisGuy: 12:59pm On Jun 22, 2022
which insurance company do you use? Most will fix or replace the phone instantly

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Family / Re: How A Female Nairalander Celebrated Her Son's 5th Birthday In A Warri Level. by DisGuy: 10:20pm On May 16, 2022
Happy Birthday to your lil man!!
Travel / Re: Air Peace Airline Is Dangerous | Air Peace Horror Flight (An Experience) by DisGuy: 8:51am On May 16, 2022
KingOfTheDamned:
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Ladies and gentlemen this report was brought to you and sponsored by Airk air and a hungry white guy

Desperate ways of trying to bring down the competition.

Trash and rubbish

This guy like other youtubbers goes to different countries to review planes and airlines, doesn't have anything to gain from bringing down any competitors....Nigerian business just need to get used to being reviewed by independent customers and IMPROVE instead of shouting like victims!

Customer service is piss poor!

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Politics / Re: Court Refuses Emefiele’s Request To Restrain INEC, AGF Over Ambition. by DisGuy: 2:40pm On May 09, 2022
Imagine the audacity of this Aboki CBN- that's what you get when you appoint a man with Msc Islamic Studies from Sudan tongue
Travel / Re: Ever Moved Or Considered Moving Back To Nigeria? by DisGuy: 1:38pm On Apr 29, 2022
flokidfanatic:


I visit every year.

I am looking to rent a place on my own. I am looking to save on rent particularly(I currently pay £1,300 monthly for a one bed), there are many other bills too.

Also, I can make practically the same amount of money I currently make here in Nigeria(working remotely)

Then go for it, test drive for maybe 3/6months. There might be some initial cost- broadband, Generator/Solar

Just remember those 2-3weeks visit don't touch the sides

Abuja is particularly less stressful than Lagos for example and with family member around its always a bonus

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Travel / Re: Ever Moved Or Considered Moving Back To Nigeria? by DisGuy: 10:28am On Apr 29, 2022
flokidfanatic:
Did you move back or consider moving back to Nigeria? I would like to hear your reason.

I have been living here(London, UK) for 3yrs now and despite the fact that I have a good job and living relatively well, I still have a consistent feeling about moving back home. Everything and everyone that I know is back home. Also, I do honestly feel like I will live better in Abuja(pay less bills lipsrsealed). But I am scared I might regret my decision down the line.

I know for sure I cannot be the first to have such thoughts or doubts so I wanted to post here to hear from people. Please comment if you have some experience.

mod please help get this to the front page if you can. Thanks.

Have you visited in the last 3 years? Maybe you should take your next leave in Nigeria- 2-3 weeks should do

Are you looking to move into a family house? what sort of bills relative to your income would you be saving?
Travel / Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 7 by DisGuy: 4:15pm On Apr 11, 2022
gabiomoesu:
My people, una good afternoon. Please I'm trying to book a return ticket to Lagos from London, can anyone please suggest cheap websites I can book my ticket from? Na beg I dey cry


Stenon Fatima04 Eriko2k2 Dupyshoo Dustydee CodingSoft umarwy DisGuy

best bet is to book tickets directly from the airline, the other apps/websites will strip all the essentials out- might be 1 luggage or crazy stop over.
Book well in advance- prices are generally high now- covid recovery, russia-ukr, inflation
Travel / Re: Share Your Train Ride Experience In Nigeria by DisGuy: 1:00pm On Mar 02, 2022
OneTwoOne:
Do we still have train moving from Southwest (Lagos) to Northern State (like Kano) currently?

Do you have an idea @ Folake4u or anyone

Yes the old narrow gauge built by the British, very unreliable, extremely slow and likely to break down in the middle of nowhere. wont advice anyone
Travel / Re: Share Your Train Ride Experience In Nigeria by DisGuy: 5:58pm On Mar 01, 2022
folake4u:


Hope you enjoyed the train ride from Abuja to Kaduna? smiley

There's no online booking for other NRC routes, you'd have to go there early and book ahead and it's quite draining.

Yes enjoyable, but very slow. Not sure why still pegged to 45mph on average after several years of operation- same as the Lagos-Ibadan

Looking forward to Lag-Ibadan later this month. There are now three trips on Fridays from Lagos

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Travel / Re: Share Your Train Ride Experience In Nigeria by DisGuy: 1:38pm On Feb 28, 2022
The interior looks better with its original seat fabric. That green and red cover they use is a bit tacky

got the Abuja-Kaduna return trip just before the pandemic. Many Ogas were onboard with their PAs and security attachee

Glad they've introduced the online booking for Abuja, a bit weird they contract didn't just cover the whole NRC routes.

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DisGuy: 3:11pm On Feb 20, 2022
AlakeOfEngland:


My father (Alake of Egbaland grin) was the first to favour the queen during her first visit to Egbaland on the 28th of January 1956. She dey return the favour by appointing me his son as the Paramount ruler, Alake of England! tongue

Kaabeyisi O, where's the nairaland Royal rug let me roll left and right.
Permission to use "Friends of Alake kingdom" as my ID sir!

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DisGuy: 12:26pm On Feb 20, 2022
Lexusgs430:


How can a whole Alake of England, be asking such question............. tongue

You and Queen, dey the same category...... DL not required, just drive away .......... cheesy

In fact, Alake should corner one of Her Majesty's driver for the duration of his stay. He will return the favour when she comes around for tea and akara

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DisGuy: 11:44am On Feb 20, 2022
Temi231:


So what year would you advice?

If you're going for a ford, try one from 2010. Ford in my experience are very reliable I'm on my 3rd one. Small/medium, compact and efficient.

Ford (Focus)around that year has cambelt that needs replacement around the 10year mark, had a failure 1km from home in many years ago; set me back £1100. I still used the car extra 7years after that doing the regular servicing and mot yearly

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Celebrities / Re: Faithia Williams Celebrates 53rd Birthday (Photos) by DisGuy: 10:14pm On Feb 05, 2022
Where is Egunmogaji cheesy

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Travel / Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by DisGuy: 8:51pm On Feb 05, 2022
santos247:
Thanks so much sir.
Can one access credit services on this Monzo account? I am looking towards building credit history?

Not at the moment, but if you need an account with 3days of landing thats you best bet.
You're not limited to only one bank or account. Once you secure accommodation you can open an account with the traditional banks
They won't offer you credit immediately either but are more likely to offer you as a customer reasonable rates when they do. Building credit is multifaceted but all credit providers have access to your profile in all regulated banks
Travel / Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by DisGuy: 8:25pm On Feb 05, 2022
santos247:
Hello guys,
Please I am moving to the UK in few weeks/months. I have loads of questions on my head.
1. My wife will come along on spousal visa. Does she have to write IELTS before or after moving to work? She is considering the health care assistant jobs. Are there cheap schools she can attent to hone her skills along the job. We are settling in Nottingham from MAy.
2. HOw easy is it to open a bank account. Any advice? I need a valid bank account as early as 2/3 days after arrival.
3. How do i go about getting the kids settled in school. Are there government websites where one can apply? I am cosidering either to come in first and beging sorting the school and they join few weeks/months after.
4. Accomodation.....Can one search through internet and get a good place or its better to check into BnB first and complement the search with the physical inspection?
5. Anybody in the house who resides in Nottingham. University of Nottingham is my destination.

1. IELT i believe is mainly for student visa, check the requirement for spousal visa on their website, if its needed you will need it before moving
2.Easy as it gets, once you get an official letter from work or school. Many banks will open one for you. If you need one 2/3 days then open monzo, Revolut download the app and send the necessary I.D via the app
3. Apply as early as possible. Search for your county/city website, search for education section and put in an application
4. Yes, Yes and Yes...you can get a good place but you will need physical inspection and meet some conditions before getting any. Accommodation is proving to be very difficult recently for many new migrants.
Not a bad idea to get in, get accommodation then they join you after, dragging kids up and down airbnb, hotel shortlets can be difficult

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DisGuy: 4:53pm On Feb 05, 2022
missjekyll:


Jesus Christ! May he rest in Power. That stupid school is in for it. The local council, their version of Health and safety, Everybody will pay. Why rent an unsafe room? I know you are at the brink of war but have you lost your mind? angry

Nada! absolute nada, no be Ukraine?

That place is a cold village, well the majority of places Nigeria/African students go to. Schools don't relate to the applicants directly and most of the so called schools are questionable!
Travel / Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by DisGuy: 3:36pm On Feb 03, 2022
Seems you have to deal with it like that. The general advice is to take £ to UK

A good conversion rate in the UK will be the banks offering more value for your Pounds rather than getting it cheaper

Oanda is also aggregating rate supplied by the market not necessarily the official rate. You can try post office or revolut if you have the cash at hand

Emmyk:
Hello everyone. I'd like to know if there is any bank here in the UK that I can get a good conversion rate similar to what is on oanda.com.

I have a GTBank Dollar card linked to my GTBank USD domiciliary account and I have been using it to withdraw since we got here and it appears no ATM is giving the rate oanda.com has on their website.

For instance, if I withdraw 100 pounds, I get charged about $158 (inclusive of charges), meaning 1 pound is around 1.55 dollars. On oanda.com, 1 pound is around 1.35 dollars. Abi there is now official rate and bank rate in the UK ni? grin

Kindly advice.
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DisGuy: 12:29am On Feb 02, 2022
DeeOneBangin:


comparethemarket or confused dot com will be of great help.

Looks like they will quote like a brand new driver or provisional license holder- big rip off
but I guess better than nothing

There's also daycover
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DisGuy: 12:12am On Feb 02, 2022
Tpoju:
I actually meant excluding rent and childcare only cos I've been able to get estimates for those. Please, how much should we budget for bills, transportation and others monthly?


Would say about £800

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DisGuy: 10:12pm On Feb 01, 2022
DeeOneBangin:


Lovely and informative write up.

But that post is to correct the notion that once you have provisional, you can’t drive on your international license anymore.

Thanks for the heads up

What's the insurance quote on international license like and which firms offer cover?
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DisGuy: 9:40pm On Feb 01, 2022
omopapa:
This is based on food only as they said without accommodation and others

Okay, 300 for food is decent for a family of 3; thought he meant excluding rent and childcare only

Tpoju:
Hello everyone. Please whats a good estimate of living expenses for a family of 3 - husband, wife (student) and 2 year old in London (exclusive of rent and childcare).
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DisGuy: 8:03pm On Feb 01, 2022
omopapa:
roughly £300 monthly if you cook at home

Hmmm this is quite low for a family, travelcard is £120 a month on its own

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DisGuy: 11:34am On Jan 22, 2022
clemils1:
Good morning guys. please can anyone assist with research proposal

Come let me Google it for you!

Sorry couldn't resist cheesy

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DisGuy: 1:49am On Jan 22, 2022
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Striking Ms Abayomi off, panel chair, John Williams, said: “This was a failure to accept responsibility for her role in the events by the registrant.
She has shown a lack of empathy with the parents of the child and there has been no admission or apology and therefore no insight. This failure is incompatible with her continuing to be a registered nurse.”

These part says it all really..

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Properties / Re: Casa Ava: The Finishing by DisGuy: 1:29am On Jan 22, 2022
EgunMogaji2:
Status

Fantastic!!!

Great work!

Still got time for your wields? Looking forward to those motorbike seats and how you'll incorporate them into this or the smart flats

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Politics / Re: Corruption In Bayelsa State by DisGuy: 11:53pm On Jan 21, 2022
Was that Bayelsa Tower Hotel ever completed?

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