₦airaland Forum

Godzgal:
Hi everyone...Happy new year!

Pls I need some guidance.
I'll be moving to Western Sydney to join my hubby by Feb.
I'm looking for:
1. Advice on how to carry foodstuff {like beans, dried fish, stock fish, dried pomo, etc) to there (are there affordable/reliable shipping companies in Lagos?)

[url]https://www.abf.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/can-you-bring-it-in/categories/food#:~:text=%E2%80%8BFood,you're%20bringing%20with%20you.[/url]

2. WhatsApp, Twitter, Fb, or Telegram groups that I can join
Your husbnad can help out .

3. Advice on ticket booking
Qatar Airlines.

4. Any and every tip you can give me🙏
fill your questionaire card honestly. dont carry cash over 10,000 AUD.
I am gusessing your hubby is coming to pick you up from te airport, alse google how to find your way from the airport.
anyother info, your husbnad should help out.

Thanks!

Roseline5:
Has anything changed for accountants since then, I am thinking of relocating to Australia as an accountant.

Gerrard59:
You did not quote my post quite properly. Anyway, I will explain better. Yes, there is a lack of information amongst Japanese firms about the IT talent in Nigeria largely due to cultural differences, the Nigerian community here isn't as cohesive and targeted as the Indian one to position their people at Japanese firms, Indians have greater clout in the global tech industry compared to Nigerians. Japanese fervently follow trends and events in the US and have seen how Indians, not Nigerians, head American companies. Even the Indians who get work visas to work here, check very well, they don't have the profile to enter the US directly from India. So, they target "easier" countries. The best of IT talent go to the US by fire by force. Others get refined in the UK, Germany, Dubai, Singapore, Canada before doing pivoting to the US.

Post a japa thread to Japan at Nigerians and check the profiles: the majority of people interested aren't those with IT backgrounds. That is the core issue: the Nigerians who have IT backgrounds would rather target Canada, UK, USA, Germany and even Dubai before Japan. Already, the perception is that obtaining a visa to Japan is hard. Additionally, many Nigerians who japa wish to obtain another citizenship/nationality. The prevailing belief is that Asian nations don't issue naturalisation statuses to foreigners. I have argued with Nairalanders who state that a black person can't be a naturalised Japanese citizen without marrying an ethnic Japanese. Even a MEXT scholar argued the same in the "Nigerians in Japan" Facebook group. However, the law permits naturalisation, but the applicant has to renounce the previous nationality. Indians can renounce and claim the Overseas India certificate/classification. For a Nigerian, that is the end. Many Nigerians aren't prepared to do this, especially those with IT backgrounds. It is a perception issue.

This perception can be changed by letting Japanese companies, especially their HR departments, know that there is IT talent in Nigeria. To Nigerian IT gurus, they should take Japan as a means to an end and late pivot to the US/Canada/UK. They should know that obtaining permanent residency is not as hard as peddled online, and this can be done without knowing Japanese. Many don't know this because of the perception issue due to lack of information, misinformation and lack of interest.

I beg to differ, the indians also face the same cultural and language differences

Beacuse of lack of neccessary information about Japan.

I beg to differ however could you explain further.

Correct

True, but that also because there is no nigeria interest in Japan.

I am confused.

moonraker:
Reports reaching me as at yesterday indicate the Japanese Embassy in Nigeria will instantly bounce your Tourist visa application if there isn't an invitation letter attached to your application.

Additionally, I have heard a few more incidents of Nigerians/Ghanaians getting deported at the POE for the inability to prove their purpose of visiting the country. One such incident described a situation where Immigration at the POE was not convinced when a Nigerian stated he came to Japan to buy auto spare parts. Said individual was then taken to a spare part shop by immigration to test his knowledge. Suffice to say, said individual was unable to name a single spare part correctly and detained, until eventually deported.

This isnt a scare post. It is a post to ask that you do your research thoroughly, to avoid stories that touch.

Qinglong:
Ok, talking about the language stuff, I just tried looking up the JPLT as someone mentioned earlier in the thread…and I noticed there doesn’t seem to be any centre for taking the exam or lesson tutorials in Nigeria? This is a bit odd to me because it seems as though we have centres for HSK (Chinese) and TOPIK (Korean) from a quick search.

So, why’s it only Japanese that isn’t available. Any alternatives? I’ve been thinking about studying Japanese from scratch next year. I found this platform (https://minato-jf.jp/Home/Back#CourseList), not sure how suitable it is.

Qinglong:
Nice to know.

With the growing number of anime fans and Japarians in Nigeria, I think there could be enough interest if they open centres. But as you said, there’s always the negative rep Nigerians have created for ourselves abroad. It’s too bad.

I did not see Cameroon on this list.

https://www.jlpt.jp/e/application/overseas_list.html

Oh well, I think I might go ahead with the Japanese foundation site I found.

Tricia14:
Hello house! Pls, I have a question. If I study environmental microbiology for PhD in one of the universities in Australia, after graduation, can I get a good jobs as a microbiologist? Are there restrictions on people on visas on the kind of job they can do? ie are they limitations on the kind of jobs foreigners can do in Australia even duo they attended university in the country?

Devasia:
Good day everyone, kindly help me assess my bio-data information, i would really appreciate all inputs.

Age: 31
Marital status: Single
IELTS: Band 7.5
BSc University of Calabar: 4 years program
Course: Genetics and Biotechnology

Employment
Job title: Molecular Geneticist
Job period: Dec 2021-till date

Job title: Ad-hoc Geneticist and Biotechnologist
Job period: Feb 2021- Nov 2021

Job title: Biomedical Scientist Intern
Job period: Oct 2019 - Jan 2021

Proposed occupation to nominate and ANZSCO: Molecular Geneticist,
Body to regulate my experience: VETASSESS

Which visa do I have a chance to get.
@tunlex01 Kindly assist.

MhizGladys:
Good evening House
Please can anyone tell me the average cost of relocating to Australia with a skilled visa.
Thanks.
I’m 25 , I studied Business Education (Accounting) with 3 years experience in teaching, I’m married and I have a baby please give me your best advice regarding relocation to any country at all.
And if I want to teach preschool class in Australia will I need IELTS?
Bikonu

Wisdommyth:
Greetings,

Please I have a question. When doing my skill assessment with engineers Australia, I assessed only my degree without assessing my experience. This is because of the additional cost for also assessing experience and also because I only have barely three years of work experience. Please when lodging expression of interests, can I still include my experience even though they were not included and assessed when by Engineers Australia ?

xd369:
Happy New Month, my people!

Please, I need your expert advice on the best way for me to migrate to Australia based on my profile. I’ve read through some very helpful threads here and done my own research, and it seems like the 189 visa or the 491 (family sponsorship) visa could be good options for me.

A bit about my background:

- I have a professional bachelor’s degree (M.Eng) in Aviation Transport (Aircraft Engineering) from a university in Latvia, Europe.
- My direct experience in this field is limited to a 6-month internship, which I did in my final year before graduating in 2020.
- For the past 6 years, I’ve been working as an IT Analyst, and Technical Manager in Tech companies.
- I’m 27 years old.
- I have a brother who is an Australian citizen based in Perth, Australia.
- My PTE Academic score is 90.

I’m thinking of writing my Career Episodes for an Aeronautical Engineering assessment with Engineers Australia (EA), but I’m not sure if my lack of work experience in the field, apart from the internship, will affect my chances. Do you think I should go ahead, or are there other routes that might be more straightforward or guaranteed for me?

I would really appreciate any advice or help you can provide. Thanks so much, and God bless!

Wisdommyth:
Greetings. I have just submitted my skill assessment with Engineers Australia. I submitted using the Washington Accord pathway. I have a bit of worry though, as I mentioned earlier, my Masters degree falls under Washington Accord, while my Bachelors fall under Sydney accord. I decided to go with the Washington Accord pathway for my assessment. I didn’t include work experience in my assessment, as I only have just about three years of work experience and because of the cost associated with assessing work experience - since I don’t have substantial years of experience, so won’t get much points from experience. Will my pathway choice won’t affect my assessment outcome, because my bachelors degree is Sydney Accord accredited ?

Tricia14:
Is medicare in Australia not free? I read it is free

Akuruoulo:
Why did she ran to resign in India?


Mtcheeeew

Akuruoulo:
U always love bad leaders.
U deserve bad things

Swichnerd:
Good day house I usually receive from 'immi Australia' to complete eligibility assessment. and I am meant to pay certain amount of money, is this required for the immigration process?

AmericanIdiot:
Abeg na true
Those of us wey dey Lagos sabi
Lagos na uselsss gutter
Worst city on earth
Okada everywhere Agbero mad people go to oshodi beseech what we’re talking about
Sometimes I wonder how I’ve lived in Lagos so long sef…

Kobojunkie:
I don't remember that to have been the case in the 80s and early 90s when I grew up in that state though.

Kobojunkie:
Lagos was a giant garbage dump/slum, particularly during the Tinubu and early Fashola days. There are still large slums scattered about the state, particularly around the city.

Jamiuokolaa:
You have spoken well

If he can manage to Amass 90 points sha

damble:
Can Fibre Optic Cable Splicer Skill (ANZSCO: 342412) be Assessed for Skilled Migration? I am 39 years old presently. Thanks

JackTheReaper:
Hi everyone
For clarity purposes again, is the IELTS meant to be general or academic?

madjune:
In Bangladesh, the Military who once supported the Wased family eventually got fed up with their excesses and backed the people.

In Nigeria, the question is: For how long will the Military continue to be fed by the corrupt few in power?
The day the Nigerian Military reevaluates their conscience; then that's the day a new Nigeria would possibly be in view

dongc:
Thank you for your comment...here is my concern...his skills accessment was done without any relevant skills/experience just bsc...His 10+ work does not match his qualifications..man has worked as foreman in production at Carlsberg the past 10 years..

"So far, He's got positive outcome from EA for engineering technologist...
Bsc Computer science and engineering (ICT security major)Denmark technical University
Pte 68
Age 38
Wife pte 65 competent

madjune:
Forget this kain talk.

Nigerians don't have that kind of liver.
Everyone is scared of the military.