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Hi,

Happy New year. Would you like to help?

daHcKR:
Am a developer

Funny how this year has highlighted how education might not be as important to those who need it. I know we have been told education is important and after seeing that many people 'made' it without being educated, you might think, well what have I got to lose? You see, you lose nothing! You can easily get a translator and still do well. But then, think about the ideas you can freely develop and sell by yourself without the aid of a translator.

Someone once told me, she doesn't need the free education I was proposing since ASUU has been on strike since forever. According to her, everyone has found something else to do, she makes more money than her sister who has a masters degree! Well, good for her.

I would agree not everyone would need education to make money but everyone deserves to be educated. It is a child's right to be educated. Moreso, it is important to MOVE with time! Introduce technology to kids as young as possible. Don't teach a child to cram and expect they regurgitate like they do. Teachers should be qualified enough to actually teach the kids in the appropriate manner. Teachers/lecturers and tutors should be able to have autonomy on how to teach properly.

I hope that we can truly sort out the education system and provide the needed help to all the kids who deserve it.
That said, teachers/lecturers/tutors deserve fair pay. THEY ARE JUST NOT PAID ENOUGH!

Remember, its not about paper qualifications but the transferable skills you will learn. School teaches the concept but applying them is what you take away. For example as an engineer you will be taught loading etc but then when you start working you will need to apply those skills you've learnt!

Funny how 3 years ago I was moaning about the Nigeria I want, today, after over 1 week of ENDSARS movement ... I hope we will remember to continue to demand the basic needs for our survival
1. Good housing
2. Good roads, proper infrastructure which includes rail, seaport, telecommunications and proper electricity
3. Security for everyone
4. Quality education
5. Good health services

This now includes
Stable Internet connection.

May God help us and keep those who have gone out to protest in order to achieve a better Nigeria.

Dear All,

I am setting up an opportunity for our students to have access to free education. This will be university/college level with the hope that most of our youths will have FREE ACCESS.

To do this:
I am seeking volunteers (please note this is not a paid/salaried job) with a Masters degree or PhD who are willing to give their time in providing students with quality education.

Who can help?
Web builders
Module developers
Course developer
University lecturers etc

If anyone has an idea of how to get accreditation, please contact me.

I am very passionate about helping people and believe that providing access to quality work will help bridge the gap of students missing a lot during ASUU strike.

Although I work full time, I am able to produce pre recorded videos, coursework and assignments that students can access on their own. I can offer face to face support using MS Teams or Zoom.

I can teach:
Economics, management accounting, quantitative methods or statistics, research project.

Please get in touch if you are willing to volunteer in any form.

Thanks

MrBigiman:
Any body in Hull, how that end dey be?

I know people there and been there .. you either love it or hate it. On the positive it is cheap to live in, its close to York and Leeds. If you're looking to live here, there are surrounding places such as Willerby and Beverley. Kingswood is a good development (quiet and lovely) which seem to be separated from town as it's got all the amenities you can live with ... if you want Nigerian food, there is a place for this.

Private schools for kids are available ... both church run and proper private school. If you don't mind the smell around some parts of it then it's cheap enough in terms of living ... jobs might be a bit hard unless you're a doctor, lecturer but tbh you can work in leeds or york and still live a good life.

Does it have to take a pandemic sweeping across the world and not sparing the lives of the rich or poor to rethink sorting out the mess called the health system in our country?

The Millennium Development Goals and Sustainable development goals have been drawn out to specifically task leaders to combat poverty, disease, illiteracy etc. Health is an important aspect of this and unfortunately is not a priority of our leaders many of whom would rather spend money abroad than developing our health sector.

Hospitals are nothing to write home about, equipment are old or non existing and the worst part, drugs are hard to come by. With the number of those testing positive to the deadly Coronavirus outbreak on the rise, how ready are we to tackle this deadly virus?

Are we ready to deal with this task when we are unable to accurately note who has tested positive or when simple instructions such as to self isolate cannot be followed? Are we ready to have doctors, nurses, pharmacists etc be on the frontline helping to combat the spread? What about the vulnerable ones e.g. old people, people with underlying illnesses, etc is there a provision to help?

Have we got isolation centres ready? I refuse to compare us to other countries but we should be getting ready to deal with anything since the Ebola came knocking on our door steps!

Remember, people will die but should they die in an uncompleted building with no light, no food, nothing to even show that they are being thought of during this difficult time.

Should prices of goods be increased, internet services awful, electricity bad as usual etc? We had years to build the country but got awful leaders who only think about themselves. COVID-19 does not respect your position in the country, so please let us focus on making a better country where our kids would be proud of and when you leave as a leader, you know you have done your best to govern the country.

According to research, human capital development is the most useful building blocks for any developing/developed country. If this pandemic with no end in sight sweeps through our country killing old and young, how do we guarantee a better tomorrow?

One last thing, recession is looming and hopefully it won't be depression (1929 was awful, we don't want a repeat) so start thinking about policies that would help rebuild the nation instead of sink it even faster than the titanic!

Let us rethink

2020 has been an incredible year and this song is more relevant

Michael Jackson Earth Song


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAi3VTSdTxU

@nomad26 thanks for this. Just a few questions please. What is the Original cover letter please? (Content)

Now, about the original maintenance letter, did you request this directly from your employer? Reason I'm asking is because I had thought the only way to show maintenance was to use bank statements showing funds have been maintenaned in the account for 90 days.

nomad26:
For my partner's Tier 2 Dependant visa, application was submitted to TLS in Victoria Island

Timeline (Standard):
31st May: Submitted online application
5th June: Submitted documents and biometrics
28th June: Passport ready for pickup (14 working days ex. public holidays)
Picked up passport same day with visa approved (valid from 25th June)

These are the documents we submitted, in case anyone finds it helpful:

Mine:
1. Original Cover Letter
2. Copy of BRP and all pages of my current passport
3. Copy of my CoS
4. Tenancy agreement
5. Original Maintenance letter from my employer (I didn't submit any bank statement or payslips)

Partner:
1. Completed application form
2. IHS payment reference
3. Copy of all pages of current passport
4. Passport photograph (which were not collected so no need wasting money)
5. Original Marriage certificate
6. Original TB certificate
7. 3 years whatsapp chat and call log (screenshots on A4 page)
8. Copy of flight tickets of holidays we've taken together
9. Pictures of both of us on holidays/wedding

@sutelk your child needs to do the TB test (they won't be doing a chest x-ray, they'll just ask the parent a few questions and do a simple examination)

For your wife, she doesn't require either IELTS/UKNARIC, not for the visa type anyway.

@fatima04 thats exactly what I read on the website too and I believe it should still apply, except, the email i received today just sorta threw me off a bit.

-We booked a group application session, so I guess that covers. Thanks alot

Hi all, a little help please. So, I was told by a few colleagues that they recieved their tier 2 visa 15 working days after application- however, I got an email today from UKVI saying that that only applies to visitor Visa and that tier 2 MAY take up to 12 weeks. I know that's not to say it can't come on or a few days after 15 working days, but I'd like to hear from anyone on here who recently got theirs; how long it took. Also, those with dependents, did everyone's passort arrive at the same time or days apart (dont live in lag or Abuja so we paid to have it delivered), as I have also heard they sometimes don't come together. Thank you

Thank you @rubyventures

Haha many thanks @lexusgs430
It's for a friend who is moving next month with her family who was hoping to get a job. Although she's just about 4 months gone and most likely not won't show until a few weeks after they arrive. Still not advisable to look for work?

Hi everyone.
Does anyone know if being pregnant can stand in the way of getting a job, especially when you're proper showing? I'm aware they're not meant to discriminate, but has anyone gone through this or know anyone who has? If yes, kindly advice. Thank you.

Yes, this is exactly what we're considering atm. Thank you @tennyalad

Thank you @lexusgs430 will reach out again if I have to.

@lexusgs430 thank you for your help
My husband has MBA from UK uni but hasnt really worked in that line, he currently runs his own business. I also studied in the UK but never had much to do around London except visit.

We have looked at right move and as you said, they're quite high, not keen on Gumtree as you know some on there are quite dodgy.

Yes, job is in middlesex, We just really want advice on which areas to look at (we have checked watford and they're mostly above £1k. We don't even mind commuting from outside London, but not sure which area is best.

Good evening,
I'm new here and unsure where to ask but noticed you answer people a lot n have been helpful so I thought to ask here.

I am relocating soon with my family and I need advise as I've recently been offered a position in London. This is NOT our 1st choice, however, I would b glad to know whether there are reasonably priced locations to settle in or around middlesex and especially an easy commute with opportunities for my husband to work as well.

hngprincess:
Further news on shoprite https://hotels.ng/guides/destinations/shoprite-nigeria-locations-contact/ <- here

Sorry, but I am unsure why this is posted here? There is no correlation.

Hi everyone,

I believe that this is a place where we can air our opinion and since the government has decided that tyranny is the new order of the day and that SM is there for them to use condemn people who tend to question their way of governance, then, here I go. From my moniker, you can deduce that I am an advocate for the provision of basic needs of life (shelter, food, job, education, security, electricity, healthcare, good transportation system etc) and beyond that. International bodies such as UN and OECD suggests that the components of basic needs include:

a) United Nations (1954) 1. Health, including demographic conditions; 2. food and nutrition; 3. Education, including literacy and skills; 4. Conditions of work; 5. The employment situation; 6. Aggregate consumption and savings; 7. Transportation; a. Clothing; 9. Recreation and entertainment; 10. Social security; and 11. Human freedoms

b) United Nations (1961) 1. Health, including demographic conditions; 2. Food consumption and nutrition; 3. Education, including literacy and skills; 4. Employment and conditions of work; 5. Housing, including household facilities; 6. social security; 7. Recreation and entertainment; 8. Clothing; and 9. Human freedoms

c) OECD (1976) 1. Health; 2. Individual development through learning; 3. Employment and quality of working life; 4. Time and leisure; 5. Personal economic situation; 6. Physical environment; 7. Personal safety and administration of justice; and 8. Social opportunity and participation. (See http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/14967/8/08_chapter%202.pdf).

If these bodies suggests the above as the basic need components back in 1954, can you please make me understand why in 2017, we still struggle to have this. Example, in the first quarter of the year, there were evidence to suggest that more than 50 women died during childbirth. How come we are not doing anything to help solve the issues we have with our health system? I suppose one of the comments during campaign/election was that everyone would use the health system here and would not travel first class? Why is this now different?

Are you aware that the basic needs in modern day now includes fast internet connection? Not just fast but every household needs to be connected to the WWW.

I understand when people go abroad to seek better medical attention, however what happens to those who cannot afford it? Please do something and sort this issue out. A lot of people have died due to awful security. BH according to this government was meant to have been wiped out by now but, hey ho! we still await when all will be well.

When people speak against the government or stand for the truth, what do they do to them? Lock up people in jail, spray protesters with whatever they want. Is this even sane? There are loads of questions that are being asked with little or no response. In fact, Lauretta Onoche comes with responses that even a 2 year old shouldn't give. Imagine her saying we do not need to know what is wrong with Buhari. I get it, you get paid to make him look good but do you believe what you spew out? Do you really think Nigeria is developed? Look at the real facts - statistics don't lie! People are suffering, you might be rich but majority of Nigerians are not doing well? Education system is awful, transport networks - this is 2017!!!!

So I ask, what is wrong with the president? The country is now a joke! When similar thing happened in Yaraduas administration, it was bad.. But for this repeating itself again, come on people! come on!!!! You owe it to the people who voted you in and those who didn't to be transparent. What happened to government for the people and by the people? You owe us a lot and not just your childish explanation using America in 1919 as an example. BTW you do remember this is 2017!!!!! Over a century ago. I cant even believe you just took Nigeria backwards - back to 1919! Good Job lauretta, good job!!!

Yes they promised a change, indeed there is so much change but not a positive one. Next time, Nigerians do not vote for sentiment and stupidity, do not sell your votes, vote because you truly believe that the person would make a difference, let people be accountable.

What is democracy to you? Stop ruling in such a way that people are not allowed to speak freely or to question your strategies. Lead in a way that people would remember you for good and not the opposite.

So you'll know, I want the good for Nigeria. I want a Nigeria where all the development plans that we keep tossing to the sides are actually met. I want a country that people would be proud of. My expertise are in macroeconomics, economic development, international trade, FDI and international development. I have been researching on economic development plans since 1999 and I have written papers that offer policy suggestions, however I don't want to sit with academics discussing what to do anymore, I prefer telling those concerned i.e. policymakers the strategies that have been tried and tested and that would work perfectly in our own economy.

PS:
When things happen in developed countries: e.g London Grenfell fire tragedy, people asked questions, people got out to help others, communities rose up to cloth people and provide food for the people affected. Inquiries are up on the way and guess what, there is no sentiments towards getting answers. Imagine if this were Nigeria?
Stop getting rich for your own sake. Stop being hypocritical for nothing sake. Find a way to move the country forward and not backwards.

I can't believe we celebrate things that are meant to be provided for us without a question. E.g. the 'whitewashing' of a new road by layering it with just gravels and coal tar, e.g the building of a shopping mall (shoprite, which we sometimes call ultramodern - really?) Look at the disruption of the airport in Abuja - runway built to last a couple of years was used for 20 years or more with no maintenance. When will this stop?

Nigerians, are you aware of the charges that is paid just to keep the presidential jet parked in London? Are you aware they had even asked if they could park for free? Response was no ... lol. That is some money that could have been used for the good of the country.

Anyway, I am not here to dismiss the government, I am here to let you know that basic fundamental needs of the people should be the priority of the government. Stop taking us 100 years back, move forward. Stop recycling the people in government and those who have stolen cash give it up to help build a better future.

PPS:

In the 80s, we had the songs like Nigeria go survive, Africa go survive ---I like am, me I like my country (tell me how many people can actually say todays Nigeria is better than that of when we only just started?) When most of us were kids, they said Nigeria would be better, now We are all having kids and our kids are hearing the same thing - Shame, just shame on you all!

I want a better Nigeria where all policymakers are doing the right thing and not just being greedy. Where the interest of the poor is at heart and wealth disparity isn't that bad. Where rich are taxed accordingly and the poor accordingly. Where people can afford to pay rent, buy house, pay tuition fees, buy clothes, afford food, health system is good and education system is good. Where electricity is constant - stop celebrating 24/7 electricity in neighbouring countries. Rise and do something now and stop holding the country to ransom. Stop the godfathersim/cabal or whatever. Start doing what the good people who fought for independence did.

To all those who are honest in governance, thank you. To all those who keep making poor decisions at the detriment of the populace, good job.


Thanks