₦airaland Forum

RuMiRgO1stSon:
But the kind beat I collet from rain that day ehn😂 I nearly break my teeth rainfall heavily that Saturday evening like kilode
Water don cover the road... No way to know where ditches dey for the road... I come enter one ditch with my bicycle... My loyal babe come fall my hand 😢😂 I got baptized for muddy water

MuMuOnBail:
Na wa oooo



90% of Japarians can't even buy some Bungalows in my own street here in Abuja. I said it with my whole heart.

When I returned back to Naija from Sweden, I couldn't boast of what I am having now.

My wifey is in shock how I did it (Blow like Satan II). But her lucrative job can't let her leave the country. If not she for find her way too

JAPA is not meant for everyone, if you JAPA and it favor you, thank God. If you JAPA and it does not favor you, please keep shame aside and return back like me.

My wife was literally feeding me in Sweden. I felt so useless that when I look at my naked self on the mirror in the bathroom. I see myself having a P*ssy not a Dick.

Some JAPAnarians will not even see 10million in Naira till they die talkless of 100million

etrange:
Japa vs anti-japa

etrange:
I've lived in 4 countries, so let me offer my two cents.

First, if you're looking at it from a financial standpoint, those who live in Nigeria and work for organizations in Europe or the Americas are far more gainfully employed than those living in these places (even though those living abroad are more paid than thier offshore counterparts). Even if you spend mindlessly, you'd still likely be very rich cause of exchange rate. If you're single, you'd probably be spending between 5% to 10% of your salary (depending on your level) and the remaining part (which could be more than a million depending on your level) could go to savings and investment. Meanwhile, your counterparts in the Western world will be spending in the currency of the resident countries. Some of them might even be struggling to save after paying monthly house rent of about $2,300 in NY and bills like electricity, water, gas, internet, phone, cable etc. as well as other expenses like transportation, groceries, wears, haircut and entertainment. There's simply no comparison here.

That said, like someone has already mentioned, living abroad isn't all about money for some people. Other factors like amenities, safety, passport (freedom of movement), exposure to diversity and, most importantly, the future of your offspring all come into play. Now, to your question, it all depends on the individual's field, level, the country where they are and the exchange rare at the time. Some countries pay more than others. Some fields pay more than others and advanced/senior professionals earn more than mid level and entry level professionals. So it's not very practical to give a figure. Moreover, people aren't dumb enough to keep compounding money in the bank like that. That's a poor man's mindset. Buying assets that appreciate with time or investing in financial instruments that counters inflation is the only way to secure the value of your money. Finally, whether you move or not is up to you. You might save less (even though you get paid more when you're there), live in a much smaller apartment and deal with the cold weather and racism, but there are benefits like thes ones I mentioned above. It's an individual thing. So take a moment to understand your priorities. And if you're still not so sure, secure a visitors' visa and go see for yourself first (bearing in mind visiting/vacationing in a place is far more fun than actually living there).

Good luck!

Prudency045:
And what is the percentage of Nigerians that will be able to save 1million naira before they die?

tensazangetsu20:
I think the better question will be to ask what the value of 100 million will be in six years time and what would happen if you lose your job while in Nigeria and how easy it would be to get another one. 1800 USD isnt a lot or a mind blowing salary

Kenn55:
After you make the first 100m what next? Make another 100m?
@Raydos, this is what I was trying to talk about in your thread. Every talk or argument about Nigerians is about money, more money, more more money and it ends with money.
Nobody seems to give a damn about any other thing apart from the money they make.
This thread will degenerate into an argument on who makes more money, the stage is set. This is all we care about as a people.

pansophist:
Probably never lol.

You will most likely live paycheck to paycheck.

LordAdam16:
Swears!

Just yesterday, the US, UAE, Saudi Arabia, the EU, and India unveiled a massive intercontinental project to counter China's One Belt, One Road initiative.

While in South-Central Africa, China lit the fuse for Africa's first transAfrican rail network connecting coast to coast. The expanded Lobito corridor will connect the Lobito Port in Angola and the Dar es Salaam Port in Tanzania (image attached).

The Americans and Europeans are only concerned about the Angola, DRC, and Zambia section but at least they're putting their money where their mouth is. The US DFC will be investing $250M in the project, their first financing of rail infrastructure in Africa.

China is making them loosen their purse strings. And we'd all enjoy the dividends.

-Lord

LordAdam16:
China's largest export destination is not the US or the EU anymore. It is the South East Asian (ASEN) bloc of 10 countries.
Last year, China got cracking on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, and this year Chinese exports to ASEAN crossed $600B every month.

But but but wE hAvE tO cOnTaIn CHINA!

China is expanding the Singapore model to the entire ASEAN zone. And in time the rest of the population will grow rich enough and be closer to Singapore's level and ultimately become a lucrative market in its own right. A textbook example of a win-win.

As an aside, the G20 accepted AU as its newest permanent member. Many thanks to China's doggedness and India formally putting stakeholders on the spot.

If only Africa had its sh*t together. Billions to be made and we're slacking!

-Lord

Gerrard59:
I agree with you and Emmaodet.

Unfortunately, the most vocal people against such a plan are blacks, both Africans and African-Americans, based abroad. They will never return to Africa to make things work as they are supposed to, but are at the forefront of discouraging such a plan in the name of racism and whatnot. Unless enacted by African governments, most White countries won't involve themselves in such. The Chinese who are doing the same are being accused of racism, whereas no be dem trade black people in slavery.

We are too emotional. I and Tensa20 have discussed the same outsourcing and agreed that certain parts of the economy should be outsourced to people who know it better than us. If the ills of slave trade and colonialism would prevent us from working with the White man, let's do with the Japanese, South Koreans and Chinese. Hand construction and maintenance of key sectors to them. Let them run it as they do in their countries. Pay them good money, and ensure our people get trained.

obinna58:
There’s too much sex in this country and I’m not getting any, we’ll scatter this country if things continues to be like this

MT:
Seriously, the bolded always comes up as a reason when it comes to a matter of going abroad.

What do you really mean when you say "the future of the children are secured". Who secured it? How? I don't seem to understand that argument.

This is just an illusion. Yes, they have infrastructure. However, it is just the children that take the opportunities that will excel. The place is filled with lot of distractions and the laws restrict the parents to take either preventive or corrective actions . Most of their children don't do well in life. Mostly in rehab, doing one silly course, roaming the streets while relying on handouts. Just a few of them make it big.

No country signs any guarantee securing the future of any children in the world. Success is solely a function of how a child is determined to make the best out of life, irrespective of geographical location.

Mightymanna:
Pakistan no dey waste time. India and Pakistan has the worst police on earth they will shoot you first and then ask your ghost what are you doing outside. Don't try them oo.

pansophist:
My issue with you is not because you're daft. But because you don't know that you're daft.

pansophist:
I sent you a PM

nairalanda1:
If we split the country, the same people would continue the same show.

The more things change, the more they remain the same.

Plight21:
Honestly, the way God wired/programmed Man amazes me. King Solomon has said it all.
The labour of a man on earth is for his wife and family.

And the funniest part of it is that, even when a man decided not to get married after getting that money, he'll still spend the money on women...

It's well with a Man. Nevertheless, a man should still find a time to enjoy his life as well.

puffmama:
To God be all the glory .

Temporary Resident Visa ( Visitor Visa )

I didn't plan on applying for a Canada visa at all , I just came across this page early last month while checking for something else on the UK travel section of nairaland and decided to apply , I sincerely didn't think it would be approved this fast.

Application submission - 10th August

Biometrics collection letter - 11th August

Biometrics done - 22nd August

Eligibility completed - 28th August

Correspondence letter - 3rd September

Original passport request - 3rd September

Passport submission - 6th September

Passport collected - 8th September.

Thank you everyone for your contributions , God bless you . I pray we all have cause to give our testimony one after another .

What God can not do does not exist .

seunny4lif:
JUST IN - Germany's ruling left-green-liberal coalition passes controversial bill to phase out oil and gas heating systems.

Those Green Party are mad, I swear, same people want us Africa to stop coal yet they went ahead to restart coal

keeper303:
I am looking for a group like this. If it is not a close group, can you share the WhatsApp number with me? 09056074447

Chingyyy878:
Thanks bro, I go check them out.

JaskanFactor:
Like Dubai after it, Singapore is an experiment by the European owners of the world.
The experiment they have for Nigeria is of a different kind, along the lines of terrorism, kidnapping and depopulation by all means.

So dont go to Singapore and think those people there worked so hard they built such a modern cosmopolitan metropolis.
They were allowed to, just like South Africa is the only nation in black Africa that is allowed to develop.

The European owners of the world choose who is allowed to have electricity , and who needs to be paying ransom to kidnappers and terrorists.
Just like in your house , you choose where to make nice and improve, and areas you want to close down and degrade.

Many dont know that after ww2 when japan had been reduced to rubble, there was talk of rebuilding Japan and many people complained at the time, that what about Africa, so the plan became to rebuild Asia and Africa. By the end of the project Companies like Toyota, sony etc were born out of the dust , and Africa got more military coups and everyday civil wars .

Life on enemy planet has daze like this, its no reason to move to Singapore, you wont escape the the hate no matter where you go, even amongst your own people who have been demoralised cause they think everything they touch turns to shit, not knowing who is actually behind it .

A powerfully European Professor who is one of those that instructs governments worldwide what to do once said, we cannot allow the third world to develop like the western world , cause that will create too many people using too much stuff, he continued to say, that will be like a plague of locust descending on the planet. That is why they have to make everywhere in black Africa except south Africa a depopulation area.

That is why in the face of truth, places like Singapore should really look ugly to the African eye, once you know the truth.

We have been in lock down for almost 1000 years. Paying for the sins of our arrogant fathers who used to be the Europeans until they were pushed out to southern African coast in 1492. And even in this suffer many niggers still acting arrogant looking to add to the sins for their descendants.

To African, Singapore is not a pretty place, its a place that shows all the things you can do, but not allowed to. Dont forget the founders of Europe are now called African and West Indian etc.

Chingyyy878:
I just checked naija explorer for instagram, how your experience with them?

Chingyyy878:
No matter how poor the Nigeria economy be, E no fit affect everyone.. lol

Chingyyy878:
Bro, I swear this your post na 💯 true. I don dey plan to travel to east Africa or any other nice places around for vacations for a long time but anytime I remember say bills full ground I go just cancel everything.

How this your tours dey be, you dey organize am with friends/family or what ?

iLegendd:
Even after you manage to go on vacation as a man and post pictures online, instead of people commenting and walking away, they'll comment and bill you. If you refuse to oblige, you got yourself a new enemy and hater.

Men are in trouble. This is why most men prefer to be silent when they travel because any little show off will incur more billing and more haters.

Africankel:
As an Alternative to invitation letters, you can get the Nigerian High Commission in Singapore (through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja) to write you an introduction letter. But there are certain conditions you must meet, as they need to ascertain you are Nigerian.

pansophist:
Canada disappointed me really. Even sadly, their government will rather pump billions upon billions of dollars to Ukraine, instead of help the downtrodden in their community.