AgentXxx:
Food is ready ooo Oga Lexus bless it for us .

Lol, the hustle is real

Goke7:


It's the pictures they usually show them about Africa are the primary reason for such questions, My wife has worked as an assistant teacher and the pupils were once shown videos about poverty in Africa, my wife said immediately they started looking at her kind of like having pity on her cos to them she must have passed through such. Pictures, Pictures, Pictures pass stronger messages.

Well, thats also true. but. do. you now go about showing every tom, dick and harry how Africa / Nigeria truly is? LOL

OgbeniOptional:
Congratulations mate, please how you take go 9 countries and spent less than £1k with flights and hotels? Thanks

Probably RyanAir and student hostels

jedisco:


One thing I've noticed is the cultural dilemma 1st gen kids experience moreso in less diverse/smaller town. I feel for them. They struggle to connect with newly immigrated Nigerians who'd burst into pidgin whenever we see ourselves. They also struggle to immiate with white folks in these smaller towns (as they're less accomodating). It's like they're stuck in the middle of different cultures and struggle with an identity that fits them. Of course not all.

What you said is the truth, I remember seeing one in Boro along woth my colleague walking with some white kids. She said "Ekaasan sir" and was so happy to get a response in her language

I on the other hand was happy that her folks taught her her language and spoke to her with a big smile. Told her to greet her parents and thank them for me

I am still trying to figure out how guys from other countries do it. They seems to retain their cultural identities to the tee; Indians, Pakistanis, Chinese, Turkish guys still speak their language like they were born there.

Amarathripple0:

If you use an iPhone, use Apple Map; it’ll ease things for you and it’s really good as it mentions traffic lights, alerts you of speed cameras ahead, and informs you ahead of time of turns and the right lane you should stay on ahead of a turn. If you don’t use an iPhone, then download Waze. Waze is equally good, if not better, as it’s more real-time. (I prefer the iPhone map, though.)


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These are good but subpar to gmap. I’d suggest using google map. I cannot recommend this enough for a new inexperienced driver. I have all three and then some and from a hands on experience, nothing beats google map based on directions and getting you safely to your destination.

Apple and waze has struggled to get me to the right location of a business because they aren’t updated when their office address changed. Waze is catching up but apple map is meh.

Apple map and waze(Now owned by google btw. Hopefully they don’t kill it off like apple did dark sky ) have great GUI but still not at par with Gmaps in Europe or UK at least. However if you live in USA, Apple maps is quite a joy to use.

Any basic navigation software that’s hoping to be of any use in this time and age must possess those feature’s mentioned above which gmaps perfected a long time ago, you just need to enable them all in settings.

When I find time, I will make a guide to settings based off UK roads navi options.

Ranking them based off my experience;
Gmap (only cause google who bought waze won’t let it be better than it’s stock app)
Waze
Apple

Hope this helps.

Edited because I shouldn't allow myself get dragged into pettiness so early in the year.

OgbeniOptional:
Congratulations mate, please how you take go 9 countries and spent less than £1k with flights and hotels? Thanks

For flights, I used Ryan air. Got some tickets for as low as £9 (just make sure your luggage no pass 1 bag).

For hotel, I stayed in hostels (dormitories)) in those countries. They're cheap, but not the most luxurious or private spaces

IvanCardozo:


For flights, I used Ryan air. Got some tickets for as low as £9 (just make sure your luggage no pass 1 bag).

For hotel, I stayed in hostels (dormitories)) in those countries. They're cheap, but not the most luxurious or private spaces

How much for the hostels and is it suitable for couples?

semmyk:
Perhaps the 'fear' is able to practice as Solicitor (guess not Barrister). I guess there's a fast track for already called-to-bar lawyer. I'll have to check this up.
Depending on experience or area of practice, he might function in the corporate (without immediate need of 'qualified' Solicitor)
[Updated]
Apparently, from Sept this here, qualifying gets 'easier' for England and Wales: can even sits for SQE from 9ja!
See www.lawsociety.org.uk/career-advice/becoming-a-solicitor/qualifying-from-abroad-to-work-in-england-and-wales
Might also be worthwhile checking out the British Nigeria Law Forum https://bnlf.org.uk/

SQE cannot be sat for in Nigeria.

Plus, it's not 'easy' by any means. It can be done in about a year plus but it's intense and the person has to be ready to study as if he was back in law School (lawyers will understand). @Sokeril, there are three options:

1. Come to the UK, prepare and write the SQE to qualify as a solicitor and then apply to work as a lawyer.

2. Apply directly to firms as a foreign-qualified lawyer. Many firms recruit Nigerian practitioners since we share the same system of law and they often have cross-border transactions that involve Nigeria. This will only work if he has solid transactional experience in a highly in-demand area of practise - finance/power/construction/tech etc., not stuff like criminal defense, divorce or petty practice generally.

3. Plan to work in roles that are legal but not directly practising as a lawyer as in going to court - so that's things like compliance, data protection, Intellectual property etc. This is the most straightforward and what I would recommend. While doing this he can then decide if he wants to shoot for a law firm using one of the other routes.

As to whether he should or should not, it depends on what his expertise is. If he's doing petty stuff like police station work and CAC registrations, then he'll find it more difficult. If he has solid, internationally-marketable experience though, he should definitely move. His skills will be valued and rewarded much much more financially and otherwise. There's a reason why partner-level lawyers from tier 1 firms are leaving to posts abroad.

Overall though, he would probably be much better off abroad. I don't know his exact status in Naija but unless he's working for a tier 1, it's unlikely that he's earning anything close to what he would be earning in the UK (full-time as a dependent) even if he has to take a junior role to start with, even when adjusted for living expenses. I would say he should just bite the bullet and travel - worst case scenario is he doesn't like it and he goes back.

Updating the bolded - Got feedback from a colleague and confirmed that I was wrong and semmyk was right - the SQE1 CAN be sat for in Nigeria - there are three centres - 2 in Lagos and one in Abuja. The second part must be taken in the UK but for a lawyer looking to qualify, it eases things significantly. You can finish the first part before needing to travel, and can potentially also go to do the second part on a visit visa and qualify fully, and then secure employment before migrating to work.

Wow, thank you for the info.

IvanCardozo:


For flights, I used Ryan air. Got some tickets for as low as £9 (just make sure your luggage no pass 1 bag).

For hotel, I stayed in hostels (dormitories)) in those countries. They're cheap, but not the most luxurious or private spaces

Meogom:
Will be driving on UK roads for the first time tomorrow, feeling kinda apprehensive, abeg any tips from the gurus?

Get and install a front and rear dashcam.

Look. Signal. Manoeuvre! With time, it becomes second nature.

Keep to speed limit. You will be tailgated and beeped on; don’t pay them any attention. Stick to the right speed and be in the right lane.

When overtaking, do it swiftly and return to the left lane.

Drive around your street/city without a map (you will develop a subconscious way of reading the road and adjusting your speed without needing any technology to tell you. It also makes using map easier down the road)

Avoid rush hours / school run times 9am, 3pm to 5pm depending on your city. Your risk goes up in those times as a new driver on these roads.

If a particular roundabout is given you nightmares, head out to it on a Sunday morning and get familiar. Less traffic always on Sundays.

Get to know your car and your limits with it. You’ll figure this one out.

Do road trips. The more you drive, the more you learn the gospel of these roads.

Learn emotional maturity/control. If someone’s driving is getting you worked up, you should pull over when safe to do so and take a minute to do deep breathing exercises. If you’re still angry and want to get back at them, please call someone to drive you home.

Watch YouTube videos on driving analysis. You’ll become better by learning from the mistakes of others.

Not going to overwhelm you with alot of information for now. The more you drive, the more you learn. This is all there is to it.

Hope this helps.

Does Gmap have option to report Police presence and hazards like Waze?
Does Gmap also show you your speed compared to the speed limit.
I couldn’t find this two functions on Gmap and that’s why I am stuck with Waze. I use Gmap for bus, cycling and walking, but Waze for driving.

Inkredible:


These are good but subpar to gmap. I’d suggest using google map. I cannot recommend this enough for a new inexperienced driver. I have all three and then some and from a hands on experience, nothing beats google map based on directions and getting you safely to your destination.

Apple and waze has struggled to get me to the right location of a business because they aren’t updated when their office address changed. Waze is catching up but apple map is meh.

Apple map and waze(Now owned by google btw. Hopefully they don’t kill it off like apple did dark sky ) have great GUI but still not at par with Gmaps in Europe or UK at least. However if you live in USA, Apple maps is quite a joy to use.

Any basic navigation software that’s hoping to be of any use in this time and age must possess those feature’s mentioned above which gmaps perfected a long time ago, you just need to enable them all in settings.

When I find time, I will make a guide to settings based off UK roads navi options.

Ranking them based off my experience;
Gmap (only cause google who bought waze won’t let it be better than it’s stock app)
Waze
Apple

Hope this helps.

Inkredible:


These are good but subpar to gmap. I’d suggest using google map. I cannot recommend this enough for a new inexperienced driver. I have all three and then some and from a hands on experience, nothing beats google map based on directions and getting you safely to your destination.


Hope this helps.

Lol funny enough, google map has shown me pepper. Apple Maps and Waze have really been good to me so I’ll stick to both.

tshoboy:
Does Gmap have option to report Police presence and hazards like Waze?
Does Gmap also show you your speed compared to the speed limit.
I couldn’t find this two functions on Gmap and that’s why I am stuck with Waze. I use Gmap for bus, cycling and walking, but Waze for driving.

Exactly! I only use Google Map when I’m taking a walk to a place I’m unfamiliar with. I find it annoying to use when I’m driving.

tshoboy:
Does Gmap have option to report Police presence and hazards like Waze?
Does Gmap also show you your speed compared to the speed limit.
I couldn’t find this two functions on Gmap and that’s why I am stuck with Waze. I use Gmap for bus, cycling and walking, but Waze for driving.

You can add reports on Gmap but not police presence. Enter your destination, start it, swipe up, click on add reports.

You can add speedometer and alerts. Settings and then Navigation settings.
Under "Driving options", turn on/off Speedometer.

Early adopters of waze was because of the ease to report police presence, petrol prices checks, ability to see and beep other wazers on the fly, etc.

I do use all three maps depending on where I’m going. If I need to get to place I ain’t been before, I use gmap.

This is subjective because it’s personal preference/experience. If you find the one that works for you, that should be the best for you.

I love and use Waze daily. Just wish google will let it be great.

Good morning,
How did you apply for US visa and how much is the visa fee ?

IvanCardozo:



After 8months, I'm coming back to thank Ralph Lauren again. I followed your tips bumper to bumper. Did a couple of Schengen travels (9 countries in total). I didn't spend up to 1,000 pounds in all (flights and hotels).

Then I applied for the US visa and..... Boom. I got it. Visa officer legit asked if I had travelled internationally since I came to the UK and I remembered what Ralphlauren said about touring Europe. Boldly told him I've gone to Santorini, Germany,Italy, Spain, France, Poland...... Etc etc. Dude just told me the golden words straight up.

So thanks again Ralphlauren.

AgentXxx:
Food is ready ooo Oga Lexus bless it for us .

Only if I am allowed to pour in, directly......... I cannot guarantee one hit wonder...... I would require multiple hits ............

IvanCardozo:



After 8months, I'm coming back to thank Ralph Lauren again. I followed your tips bumper to bumper. Did a couple of Schengen travels (9 countries in total). I didn't spend up to 1,000 pounds in all (flights and hotels).

Then I applied for the US visa and..... Boom. I got it. Visa officer legit asked if I had travelled internationally since I came to the UK and I remembered what Ralphlauren said about touring Europe. Boldly told him I've gone to Santorini, Germany,Italy, Spain, France, Poland...... Etc etc. Dude just told me the golden words straight up.

So thanks again Ralphlauren.

Great tip!

Please, do you mind sharing how you scheduled and completed your travel to those 9 countries? Was it at once or on different occasions? And did you obtain any letter from your school international for the travel? I'm also new in the UK and would like to explore this option much later after settling down. Thanks

tshoboy:
Does Gmap have option to report Police presence and hazards like Waze?
Does Gmap also show you your speed compared to the speed limit.
I couldn’t find this two functions on Gmap and that’s why I am stuck with Waze. I use Gmap for bus, cycling and walking, but Waze for driving.

Get modded Waze for all speed camera locations or download radarbot (to compliment)...........

My wife and I also tried schegen visa for this break and we got it. So far we don enter 3 countries since 24th till date.

Will try another appointment as soon as we get back.

Happy New year guys.

How did you guys go about the application?

OmichaelO:
My wife and I also tried schegen visa for this break and we got it. So far we don enter 3 countries since 24th till date.

Will try another appointment as soon as we get back.

Happy New year guys.

pheranmie:
Hi everyone I got a letter from eon energy company that I have a 66pounds voucher for my energy.can I go with my house receipt or brp as a form of identification if I want to claim the benefit.

Is this for prepay meter? If so they should send you the voucher which you can then redeem at your top up merchant.

Peerielass:


Is this for prepay meter? If so they should send you the voucher which you can then redeem at your top up merchant.

Yea.prepay meter I use key to top up

hustla:


Well, thats also true. but. do. you now go about showing every tom, dick and harry how Africa / Nigeria truly is? LOL

they are the ones, not us showing those pictures of Africa. Whether it's a deliberate agenda is another discourse

Lexusgs430:



Would your debit card/cash offer you, section 75 protection.......

Have you actually tried claiming this on a purchase?

Its not as "straightforward" as you make it sound.

Speaking based on my experience with amex, you will have to make reasonable attempts at resolving this issue with the retailer and have evidence to back this up before submitting a claim to the credit card company. They will then to their investigation, etc before they decide whether or not to honour your claim.

I personally tried to make a claim a defective device I paid for using PayPal. Guess what? The claim was rejected. This is a payment company that offers buyers' protection

The only thing I can personally vouch for based on my experience with amex is their fraud protection. My card was used for a fraudulent purchase and I didn't notice it till almost a year later whilst looking through my statement. I contacted amex and within a week, I was refunded.

IvanCardozo:



After 8months, I'm coming back to thank Ralph Lauren again. I followed your tips bumper to bumper. Did a couple of Schengen travels (9 countries in total). I didn't spend up to 1,000 pounds in all (flights and hotels).

Then I applied for the US visa and..... Boom. I got it. Visa officer legit asked if I had travelled internationally since I came to the UK and I remembered what Ralphlauren said about touring Europe. Boldly told him I've gone to Santorini, Germany,Italy, Spain, France, Poland...... Etc etc. Dude just told me the golden words straight up.

So thanks again Ralphlauren.

Excellent news.

You're most welcome

Ralphlauren:


Have you actually tried claiming this on a purchase?

Its not as "straightforward" as you make it sound.

Speaking based on my experience with amex, you will have to make reasonable attempts at resolving this issue with the retailer and have evidence to back this up before submitting a claim to the credit card company. They will then to their investigation, etc before they decide whether or not to honour your claim.

I personally tried to make a claim a defective device I paid for using PayPal. Guess what? The claim was rejected. This is a payment company that offers buyers' protection

The only thing I can personally vouch for based on my experience with amex is their fraud protection. My card was used for a fraudulent purchase and I didn't notice it till almost a year later whilst looking through my statement. I contacted amex and within a week, I was refunded.

Do you understand the way S75 works ............. In your case, NO .......


Once you pay using your credit card, via a 3rd party portal (PayPal) ...... In your case ........

You broke the S75 rule........ You now need to make your claim via PayPal......

You attempted your claim, via the wrong route ........

Is it as easy and straightforward....... YES ...... Only if you obey instructions.............

Make S75 claims with your credit card company, when you make a payment DIRECTLY........... NOT VIA A 3RD PARTY PORTAL ..........

Are we now clear ......... End of lecture .......

Lexusgs430:


Get modded Waze for all speed camera locations or download radarbot (to compliment)...........

You’re too advanced

Ralphlauren:


Have you actually tried claiming this on a purchase?

Its not as "straightforward" as you make it sound.

Speaking based on my experience with amex, you will have to make reasonable attempts at resolving this issue with the retailer and have evidence to back this up before submitting a claim to the credit card company. They will then to their investigation, etc before they decide whether or not to honour your claim.

I personally tried to make a claim a defective device I paid for using PayPal. Guess what? The claim was rejected. This is a payment company that offers buyers' protection

The only thing I can personally vouch for based on my experience with amex is their fraud protection. My card was used for a fraudulent purchase and I didn't notice it till almost a year later whilst looking through my statement. I contacted amex and within a week, I was refunded.

Not straightforward making a claim if you used PayPal. More info here https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/credit-cards/PayPal-Section75/