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Happy Birthday to your lil man!!

KingOfTheDamned:
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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!

Imagine the audacity of this Aboki CBN- that's what you get when you appoint a man with Msc Islamic Studies from Sudan

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

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 ). 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?

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


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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

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

folake4u:
Hope you enjoyed the train ride from Abuja to Kaduna?

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

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.

AlakeOfEngland:
My father (Alake of Egbaland ) 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!

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!

Lexusgs430:
How can a whole Alake of England, be asking such question.............

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

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

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

Where is Egunmogaji

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

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

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?

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!

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?

Kindly advice.

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

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

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?

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).

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

clemils1:
Good morning guys. please can anyone assist with research proposal

Come let me Google it for you!

Sorry couldn't resist

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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..

EgunMogaji2:
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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

Was that Bayelsa Tower Hotel ever completed?

Hi All,

has anyone successfully applied for the 10 year Passport at the Nigeria High Commission?

Bluetherapy:
What sort of questions could be asked during the informal chat? Is this informal chat with the HR or the contact person of the department?

HR doesn't get involved, just advert and process. Informal chat will be with the department recruiting manager and you can pretty much ask anything aside for salary etc NHS bands are pretty set already

LZAA:
Nobody is losing focus
If you watched that match yesterday even if Nigeria lost the performance was world class and was better than anything unde rohr
I don't blame him though,
When clowns like pinnick were buay picking grade b coaches like him what do you expect

We dominated that match against Egyp,even I was surprised! Let's see how the next one goes

Lol Oga Pinnick has picked another grade B/C coach, it was on this same nairaland people were blaming aboki NFF of estacode and junketting around the globe, that when we get a young Southern NFF head we can get top quality coach and investment �

One game now we are acting like Champions already lol

This same man being called failure got us to this stage but now we won 1 game we on lose focus!

“That is the question of football without stars. It is more collective football.”

This is his main point

Anitaamich:
Hello everyone, it’s been a while here, hope everyone is doing alright??

I will be done with my nursing program this year and I’m ready to start applying for jobs. I need assistance on what areas in England are good in terms of decent cost of living. I currently reside 30mins from central London and the rent is crazy this side. Please what areas are affordable to live in and with good pay rates for nurses?? I’m thinking towards Birmingham, Wolverhampton, the midlands generally while being open to other options as well.

Don’t read and pass please!

You too can contribute once in a while madam nurse, stop doing hit and run since 2020

The Midlands and up north is generally cheaper if you choose right but then again if you're used to London/South East you might not find those places very easy initially. If you know people there even better