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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DisGuy: 12:49am On Nov 16, 2021
ocpaschal:
it is surprising that they can treat international students this way, on this BRP delay crisis

Covid19?.... many things were impacted. Hospital waiting list, people waiting for operations/treatment, jobs, economy etc

Many people are working from home, managers had to reduce targets for staff, many workplace training are relaxed or not able to commence...
Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by DisGuy: 11:12pm On Nov 14, 2021
EgunMogaji2:


Any help guys. Thanks.

This will be on the print out if you have completed and application and made payment
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DisGuy: 9:25pm On Nov 13, 2021
obitryce:


I feel Qatar airways to Manchester should be your best option. Then take a train, bus or taxi to Birmingham

shocked shocked
Travel / Re: Why Multiple Covid19 Tests Despite Being Negative As A 9ja Citizen Entering 9ja? by DisGuy: 2:28pm On Nov 10, 2021
temmytanny:
Hello house,

My mom had an experience as a Nigerian citizen returning to Nigeria recently. She did covid19 test and it was *negative*. Before boarding plane to Nigeria, she was required to fill a form and generate a bar code. To get the bar code she must pay approx. #100k( for unvaccinated and #50k for vaccinated travelers) before she can be allowed into her country of birth and residence. I do understand the need for people and country to monitor anyone coming into its country but why such a huge burden on its citizen going back to her motherland?
What happens if someone is cash trapped? Or an elderly person with no funds to pay for 2 covid19 tests despite being declared negative from abroad? Are we as a country shooting ourselves on the foot, because, if many tourist or foreigners find out the stress and fees to pay to get into the country, they could opt out for other tourist destinations. USA for example average 70k covid positive everyday and foreigners are not subjected to this kind of stress, just enter with a negative result and when leaving USA, go for a free test.
Please, correct me if am getting something wrong here but as a Nigerian, it doesnt make sense to do another test when i was declared negative and returning to my country of residence. Is this another way to enrich testing centers? or are we making our already corrupt Immigration officers, more corrupt?

this is the case in many countries as a result of Covid. As more people gets vaccinated the policy changed
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DisGuy: 2:24pm On Nov 10, 2021
hustla:


Even warehouse, regular type jobs?

Yup 2-3 weeks in most cases
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DisGuy: 2:05pm On Nov 10, 2021
hustla:



Is this for dependents?

almost everybody really, references, NI, DBS check. all depends on the time of role sha

some agency job could be 2-3 weeks
Politics / Re: Rumours Of Sacrifice, Agagu And Stella Oduah By Femi Fani Kayode by DisGuy: 9:22am On Nov 03, 2021
Dude has been smoking strong stuff for a long time

Now they're in the same Party!!
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DisGuy: 10:48pm On Nov 01, 2021
Thastie:
Guys please, I have a question. Is it easy to get a lecturingjob in uk? Also, is it profitable? Thanks.

If you have the experience or at least gone through the system...

Profitable? Uh?
Politics / Re: Those Sanusi Pissed Off! by DisGuy: 1:18pm On Nov 01, 2021
vanbonattel:
Erastus Akingbola
Cecilia Ibru

They all had their banks folded and liquidated because Sanusi was jealous of their achievements.

he wasn't jealous of the others?

were there heavy insider dealings or not?

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DisGuy: 4:52pm On Oct 28, 2021
tushqueen:
Thanks for the response, let me reframe the question. I will present all necessary documents/evidence required. Does she need evidence of savings in her name as well?

I believe my account statement should cover her

before people with experience chip in, I will say based on what has been advised here previously, you have to emphasis you are sponsoring fully, if possible make a budget breakdown of her travel plans and cost in the application summary with reference to your account ot if you have created a special account for the trip for her---you still have to demonstrate her strong ties to the country
Travel / Re: My 18 Hours Trip On China's Slow Train. Compare China Trains To Nigerian Trains by DisGuy: 1:20pm On Oct 28, 2021
1. China have slow trains too

What your definition of a slow train? 180kmh is standard rail speed anywhere.
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DisGuy: 1:13pm On Oct 28, 2021
Captaincool1:
Please which taxi app is the best for commuting outside London. Eg Gillingham to Canterbury, and other part outside Canterbury. Thanks.

some towns don't have ride hailing app like uber/bolt/Kapten ;they have local ones specific to that area, the cabs in those areas operate a call and book service- if it's a big firm they might have an app like data cars, happicabs etc
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DisGuy: 9:00pm On Oct 27, 2021
Googledrive12:


I have checked and got conflicting info, that's why I ran to a platform like this where someone can aid with first hand information.


I was asking what website you were looking at.
You only need to book a UK covid test for day 2. You need to book in advance plus complete the passenger locator form.

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DisGuy: 6:53pm On Oct 27, 2021
Googledrive12:
Please who recently flew with BA from Nigeria to UK . Do you need a negative covid test as a fully vaccinated. (Vaccine administered here in Nigeria ) please help I am look at some info that seem conflicting on the site PLEASE I NEED URGENT ANSWER. embarassed thanks

UK site, Naija site, BA site? So many sites with so many covid information
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DisGuy: 6:51pm On Oct 27, 2021
hustla:
Hello @Justwise and my other Ogas at the top

Just finished watching a video where the lady spoke about the difficulties of getting a professional job without actual UK experience

For those going in for 2 yr courses, will the 1 yr internship suffice for UK experience?

Some jobs or should I say some sectors are difficult to get into. So it depends.

1 year internship is valuable, Some sectors like IT, healthcare your experience is your experience. Networks, systems in Timbuktu, New Delhi is usually the same as those in Derby, Dundee etc minus +- 1 the rest depends on your soft skills and how you present your application or CV

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Travel / Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by DisGuy: 10:59am On Oct 27, 2021
Prospective International Students

Please try as much as possible to arrive well before the resumption date- A month or some few weeks before lectures start

Give yourself time to settle in, arrange accommodation and job if possible. the Earlier the better

You will be competing with a lot of other international students for houses/flats and jobs and as usual the early birds gets all the juicy spots.

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Travel / Re: Does In Uk How Do You Catch Fun? Because Am Fucking Bored In England. by DisGuy: 8:09pm On Oct 26, 2021
lascos912:
that why i like America most especially when you are in California or new York

Where's your fav spot in California/New York?
Travel / Re: Does In Uk How Do You Catch Fun? Because Am Fucking Bored In England. by DisGuy: 11:36am On Oct 26, 2021
morinto:
Am in the uk for pass three months. No friends and my social life is zero. Most of my friends think say I dey ball but am fucking boring over here. Went to night club to catch fun but I regretted of wasting my money because nor girl or boy even notice me Does in uk how una dey do amam?

Eya them no play Dorime for you

Next time wear masquerade costume cheesy

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DisGuy: 11:22am On Oct 26, 2021
tushqueen:
Hi my people, I have a 4year old daughter who couldn't get admission for 2021/2022 academic session because she only clocked 4 in Oct. She attends 15hours free nursery currently.

I proceeded to www.childcare.gov.uk to apply for her 30hours free nursery but I couldn't proceed to get the eligibility code. I was asked to provide 2 of 4 documents; P60, tax credit, UK passport or northern Ireland driving license. I can only provide P60 form.

Are they stylishly saying this 30hours free nursery is for British citizens only? We live in England with no recourse to public fund.
Please enlighten me

The eligibility criteria is on the same page https://www.gov.uk/30-hours-free-childcare?step-by-step-nav=f517cd57-3c18-4bb9-aa8b-1b907e279bf9

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DisGuy: 3:23pm On Oct 25, 2021
Paywole:
A quick question guys, I will be travelling to Nigeria sometime around December, but the issue is my Nigeria passport is missing and i don’t even have a copy of it to go get another. Will I be Allowed into the country(Nigeria) with just my Irish passport or I should apply for a visa..

you will need a VISA except you can get ETC from the high commission.
Business / Re: Harrods, Wal-mart, Mc Donald´s And Others Head For Tinapa City In Nigeria by DisGuy: 2:00pm On Oct 25, 2021
smh
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DisGuy: 8:02pm On Oct 24, 2021
wallg123:

Yes my test in Nigeria is coming up on 27th of this month

that's why the Nigerian portal is still showing, once you're done with the arrival test, you're good to go, much easier now once you're fully jabbed

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DisGuy: 3:07pm On Oct 24, 2021
wallg123:
Guys/Ladies..
I’m in port harcourt now on a 2 weeks visit.
Do I require a negative PCR test in Nigeria to fly back into UK as a fully vaccinated UK resident ?…
I can see that the Nigerian travel portal is still requiring me to fill out and go pay for PCR test in Nigeria before I return ..
Even though the UK doesn’t need Covid-19 test to enter from fully vaccinated residents.
What do you advice?

No, you don't
When travelling out of Nigeria, you don't need the Nigerian travel portal. did you do your test when you arrived in Nigeria?
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DisGuy: 11:00pm On Oct 23, 2021
Lexusgs430:
It's a convenience to drive a vehicle legally.... PLEASE don't drink and drive....... If caught by the police, your punishment would just be with the court system..........

If you cause any form of accident, your insurance would be deemed null and void (with liability to only the 3rd party) & the insurance company would chase you for compensation......... It can get really costly...... wink

So true. Driving when not properly licensed or insured is one of the fastest way to get into the bad books.

It can be so tempting to think one will get away with things like getting inadequate insurance, driving without proper license
An acquaintance who's not sorted out his papers got caught drink driving last week- using his brothers license!
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DisGuy: 10:48pm On Oct 23, 2021
Newwoman:
Travelling after 1month of receiving visa have any disadvantage because it was clearly stated in the passport that we have 90days to enter uk. should have gone earlier but we are still trying to get a suitable accomodation for family of 4. Spouse has already gone. And secondly trying to get accomodation in edinburgh but it has been on rejection to the other. Please i need an advice on this thanks.@justwise

You might want to rephrase your question. Or you were replying to someone?

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DisGuy: 10:05pm On Oct 22, 2021
sammydoe:
Anyone looking for a single room close to central at me abeg. Students or working person all welcome

Central L.A, Central Glasgow, Central London?
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DisGuy: 10:04pm On Oct 22, 2021
amanze54:
Honestly feel that guy "Uzor' might be some how right, I look around here and I see the strange eyes the whites look at the blacks, an economic migrantt, infact I was looking at one elderly black man in the bus, he looks so defeated and out of place, it is very clear at old age, the reality start downing on you that you don't belong here, the expression of the people around will display it. It will be clear the segregation, but at this age u can summont it, but when u get old, it becomes a strange feeling, cos you appear in the mist of white. at different bus station, the black kids move only with the black. You will eventually feel odd at old age. Now while here, I realized why older Nigerian will prefer to return home. It is even evident in some care home I have been, I hardly see any black old man, I keep wondering where they keep them

Who are they? Where the white man keep the black old men?

Have you thought maybe they could be at home with their families just like many other old white people?

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DisGuy: 1:59pm On Oct 22, 2021
Lexusgs430:




Why the fascination with owning a property in Nigeria?.... What use is the property, if the person got no more plans in Nigeria?.....

I would rather own 3 properties in the UK, than 12 in Nigeria........


Your father is/was very wrong...... You can live abroad forever (and be buried abroad).........

Never attempt to be that God in Nigeria, whilst living like a slave abroad....... Those you are attempting to Lord over, would continually live their lives, when you kick that bucket...... They would only mourn you for a few hours.........

Exactly why i am growing grey hair left right and centre with my young self sad
I give up...I cant come and go and kiii myself
Education / Re: Beautiful Nigerian Graduate Lands Job At Amazon HQ (Photos) by DisGuy: 1:02pm On Oct 22, 2021
wonlasewonimi:


You had to break it down grin grin

yes o had to paint that these guys get carried away quickly

all legit legit

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Education / Re: Beautiful Nigerian Graduate Lands Job At Amazon HQ (Photos) by DisGuy: 12:50pm On Oct 22, 2021
Afriqan:
Amazon isn't really a 'special' place to work. There are several Nigerians working there biko... They full Amazon UK sef.

But congrats to her anyways. Getting a good job isn't always an easy feat.
Afriqan:


Lol. Honestly, I wonder why the OP considered it front page worthy. There are lots of Nigerians working at Amazon...

This one right here is even a bigger story, she became a manager at Amazon:

https://www.legit.ng/1425017-13-months-a-job-america-nigerian-lady-promotion-manager.html


There is a big different between working at the HQ and working in the supply chain I believe...

Working at Mobil Ikorodu road Vs Working at Mobil HQ wink

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Travel / Re: How Much Did You Save During Your Post Study Work Visa Uk by DisGuy: 3:35pm On Oct 21, 2021
What's your work experience like?
Travel / Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by DisGuy: 3:13pm On Oct 21, 2021
amajato:
. Thanks a lot. But what do you mean by the bolded line?

https://www.gov.uk/30-hours-free-childcare

Not sure if you qualify, but check with your local providers

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