BigSarah:
Driving takes 1hr 30mins at least the last time I was in Ibadan 2017..local transport cost 1100 or 900 naira....Most train riders would be those interested in photoshoot, since the train doesn't even guarantee early arrival
Oh well

From where to where?

From Lekki to Berger alone is 2hrs. Lagos traffic

malcom1X:


It's the 65k guy.

They pay it in advanced before getting to Nigeria. They basically forfeit it

panpan:
It is not surprising that a lot of passengers will not take the Covid-19 test:

- The test is not free.

- The procedure for carrying out the test is invasive and uncomfortable. A lot of people will do what they can to avoid the swab stick, which is inserted deep into nostrils.

- The PCR test is not reliable. It detects genetic material which is said to be related to the virus; it does not detect the virus itself. There have been a lot of false positives.

- The general public does not consider Covid-19 to be as dangerous as the government would have us believe. The survival rate is high (over 99%). Drugs and natural remedies are available.

- The federal government does not bother to test persons who come into the country through the land borders, especially from Niger Republic and Chad.

But that is the standard procedure everywhere, the same invasive and uncomfortable 2min procedure they went through before getting on the flight to Nigeria....or is it that the little poke to the back of the nostril is more painful in Nigeria?

rigvod:
Good day everyone.
Pls I am back again.
Noticed there is a landline socket already in my apartment probably installed by the last tenant for BT, I have rang BT and they say they will have to re-set up the landline connection which will cost something like 70 pounds but they will waive it off when they are doing the broadband. This is just paraphrasing.
Pls what is the reason for landline and hope I won’t get bills sent to me for landline because I dnt think I would use it. Also is there anything else I need to know about this?
Thank you in advance.

Depending on where you are and your situation you might want to opt for a Mobile wifi deal especially if you're not looking to stay there long. And they're very flexible e.g 3, Smarty, EE

Peaceookems:


What time does the train leave and is it everyday? How long is the journey?

Departs Lagos 16:00 to Ibadan

Departs Ibadan 08:00 to Lagos

it's currently once daily until End of January? Weekdays

2.5hrs

Lexusgs430:



Honestly, I don't understand this tier visa system...... And I have refused to read up on it.......

same here, the rules are too much, they change every other year. sure thing is they are easily accessible to anyone that needs the latest update

Compliments of the season Oga Lexus. I don chop turkey go

rigvod:

Thank u. Yes i got 3 no contract sim but the network in my area is horrible. The past few hours has been hell with their network in my area. Thanks for the other recommendation.

If 3 is bad in your area smarty will be too. Smarty rides on 3 network.

Try EE or Vodafone monthly contract with a mifi

Abini2012:
I packed, unpacked, repacked and then start all over all
Bought stuff for colleagues at work, neighbours, friends, family etc, seemingly cheap things added up to expensive extra luggages. Next time, will just give money to buy whatever they want.. lesson learnt

Buh sha, people still prefer the abroad gift, I dunno why .. let it not be heard that you travelled to obodo oyibo and u no bring something come back o!

Even if it's groundnut from obodo oyinbo bring it....

Glad you're doing well..

Bettybarbie9:

What of in UK ? Will any cheap school accept me

Dont know about cheap schools but yes many schools will accept you depending on the course you are applying for and previous experience

Bettybarbie9:
Good day people . Please I’m new here . I have a question . I want to migrate to canada via study route . But my major issue is my CGPA i had 2.70 on a 5 point scalein human physiology (2:2) My questions are
1) can I get masters directly (even if it is in unpopular university)
2( how much should I budget for this ?
3) which school should I apply to ?

Doubt you will be able to do Masters in Canada but you can do a PGD first with the obvious cost implications... check the CANADA threads

Igbosmoker:
maybe.

It seems it's only doctors, law and IT related courses that's profitable outside nigeria.

I don't want to be carrying a useless degree

You already started.

The thing they don't seem to emphasis with degrees in Nigeria is the transferable skills that comes with almost all degree courses.
After your degree you can easily pivot to IT for example either with a certificate course or full Masters

Sorry about your loss

Experienced something similar but baby alive and well...pre-eclampsia

Try the test again some months apart

Fidelismaria:
Cc Disguy and justwise, stop moving travel threads to FP, they always end up getting derailed. Just leave them for travel section.

True, unfortunately some OP want their threads to have a lot of inputs and some Supermods think it's front page worthy...so really not entirely upto Mods

Relaxing vacation in Lagos? Psst

Get the train from Lagos to Ibadan, get a cab to the IITA enjoy a relaxing environment

thanks chrisj2 for the post about special delivery vs signed.....didnt know

LagosismyHome:


A low income in UK would be like less that minimum wage so let say 15k pound .... to compare that with naija you have to use naija minimum wage which is 30k naira per month

Can a family of 4 survive with 30k naira a month in naija ? Not to talk of thrive ...

was about to point this out too...

Perhaps if people use Job roles rather than absolute number

So Sales Asistant in Naija Sales Assistant UK
or Systems manager vs Systems Manager or equiv

janedonez:
Inspiring

Sorry, which part is inspiring....not seen anything on here...

udemzyudex:


If your laptop have two RAM slots, just buy another 4gb RAM but if it uses 1 RAM slot you will have to buy a single 8gb RAM.

Thanks, bought 8GB and installed it myself, total of 12GB now.

mimilyrics:
No. It's an affordable Chinese all you can eat restaurant. Needed to host a group of 20 and WhiteHart's offerings were not it at the time so I switched.

Oh Twin Palace opposite Marriott!

mimilyrics:
Oh! I forgot about the whiteHart restaurant opposite the post office, i remember ditching them when i got a better offer from Twin Towers in Bexleyheath due to the limited offerings at a high cost at the time. I only remembered K's Spice because I've eaten there before. Will definitely try them out when I can.

Nigerian/African restaurant?

justwise:


Well..down now to 615

Any rate above 600 or better than Azimo/WorldRemit and co is good to go!

MadBrain:

Thank you sir.

I know my people more than you think (may be I'm just stressing the issue)..
If I tell them that I want to rent a room for myself in Uyo, they might insist that I keep the money for something else ( add money and set my self up or buy tools after my apprenticeship... ) They think I'm too small to leave alone..

The plan is to pay, settle in then inform them you're in town after like 3 months after starting....if you were to be in uni you will be living alone at 21

but fair enough, you know your own people...before joining up with a firm please find out properly what they offer so you don't become disillusioned few months into it. Good luck

justwise:


They credit naira, I used them this morning when I noticed that they are giving 621 for a £, and the money has arrived in my Nigerian bank account.

Thanks, that's a good rate

mimilyrics:
Erith is actually a nice place to live in and aside from being able to order on uber eats, it also has a fair number of African stores (body care, hair care and raw foods) at the town centre, only one Naija restaurant there though.

At least two..... the grilled croaker fish from that white restaurant is the ishhh

NCC will surely postpone dead line, there's Covid plus they can't tell us 170million Nigerians have their NIN already.

It's the usual govt strategy, cause a panic, then post pone few days before the deadline- gra-gra, only about 40m people have their NIN so registering 100m in 2 weeks kolework!

justwise:
Moneyfex has increased sending commission to £2.50

Do you know if the credit Naira or they've also followed the CBN directives?

They will monitor my stay within the state and not willing to help if any issue arise, if at all I stay on my own within the state..("He did not want to stay with me, he should face whatever he encounter" will be their chant)

Why do you feel they will monitor your stay? These are your relatives, they probably have more important things to deal with...if you have a sure internship there accept it, rent a place and after some few months inform them about your internship and that you're already settled in and comfortable

Mamatukwas:

I agree with most things you said but this your menu get k-leg oh grin Sprouts Ke? Dry Turkey? For Christmas? Why now? cheesy

No be my menu o. I stick with Jollof/fried rice and chicken.

Our bros might just be stuck in Nomansland like Plymouth, Devon where he will get the original UK Christmas offering

Vooom:
Abi nau

Meanwhile, hope I get neighbors here?

Make i for book Christmas jollof rice :'

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Depending on where you are bros, Christmas here is a family affair. Sit at home watch all the oldies whilst enjoying some gravy, sprouts and dry turkey.
You fit get luck join your local church

iCode2:
You be ajebo

Ajebo via Mushin Olosha via Kafanchan!