ProfJYK:
Please who can help with a link or plug for NIN enrollement in the Manchester Area as a prerequisite for Nigerian Passport renewal. We are also willing to travel far if that solves our problem.

The steps listed online insists on a "pre-enrollment" to be done online and all the portal has been unresponsive for two weeks now. Can we skip the pre-enrollment phase and just book an appointment/turn up for capturing

The person to be enrolled is a minor whose passport will expire in August.

Viruses:



Next of kin is different from beneficiary. But since we are putting next of kin in context here as someone that will get benefits. I will say trust begets trust, if he does not trust you enough to use you, be the first to show trust by using him, explain what it means and show him it is for the good of the family.

Some people don't use their spouse (mostly when there is no child yet) because they feel the spouse will take the money to his/her own family or use it to marry another person and the new partner will be the one to enjoy their labour. Before I got married, I wasn't using some of my brothers as next of kin because they hardly pick calls but I use them as beneficiaries.

The oga kpatakpata of them all is Will.

dustydee:




Ah! Eeeweh!!
Or am I overreacting?

MichaelUde:


Lol, HR, me too dey wait.
Abi them no dey give Nigerians work in fraud prevention units?
Nobody should come for me, biko, even though I'm not fasting.

tolajay:
There's nothing wrong with outsourcing.

It's more like delegation, however, one must supervise/review the process/outcome.

Your brother's friend is super lazy.

The least he could have done was to check for plagiarism and errors.

nellaluv:


Abi you're right about writing nonsense. I will try my best and do it, I will just have to put in more time

Ray7878:


You mean at Ikeja TLS? For which sort of visa?

mex551:
thanks for this. I registered yesterday night and my credit card is on its way. Despite being less than 3 months here. At least it's a good way to start, even though nah £250 dey inside. Am sure it will assist with improving my credit score

Ticha:


It's not just trades though. There are apprenticeship routes to many professions. I know that Network Rail for example will take 17/18 year olds for an Engineering apprenticeship. They qualify 3/ 4 years later with a qualification, good wages (above 24k) and 3/4 years experience. Of course there is a ceiling to promotions and growth but those engineers can then head off to university for a conversion degree most times sponsored by their workplaces which then takes them past that ceiling. I have 2 friends that their sons went this route and by age 26/27 were earning well, had almost 10 years experience under their belt with a degree to boot.

Even with the trades, my expectation for my child will be that they master it quickly enough to employ others as that is often the way good money can be made.

My sister in law started off an an assistant in a vet clinic cos she has a small zoo in her house and loves everything animals , after about 5 years of being an assistant/ emergency vet nurse/ general dogboy for the Vet practice, she went off to uni to study Vet medicine at age 26 and works as a locum Vet Dr now. She works 4 nights a week providing emergency Vet cover and generally lives a cushy life.

Almost all universities have a path for mature learners that means years of experience will enable them segue into the path they want to head. The access to science diploma is a good example of how this happens.

We left the UK in 2017 for New Zealand. Husbot was offered a transfer within his company. Basically in April 2017, he was asked if we would consider a temporary transfer. We said yes. We submitted our documents in June 2017 and were here in Aug 2017. It was my 9ja police check that delayed us by about 3 weeks. We got here, found out our combined wages enabled us qualify for residency and we applied. So the 2 years trip has now morphed into 5 years. We have PR. We qualify for citizenship next year and will head back to the UK once we get it cos NZ too far from everywhere abeg.

It's made me realise that the only thing holding us back is our passport. Do you know that New Zealand classes Baristas (coffee makers) and chefs as skilled workers? But that visa category although not stated is seemingly only open to people from certain countries! It's a 2 year work to residency visa. Imagine!

I am not dissing a good quality education. Just saying that sometimes, we do have to be open to thinking outside the box. I struggled at uni honestly and barely scraped through my masters but did very very well in my teacher training as it was fully practice based. Majority of my assessments were practical and even the written work was based on my practice - reflective journals. I can see how an apprenticeship route would have been perfect for me.

Peerielass:


I have lived in this country for over 15 years and during that time I have learnt that education is not the be it all and end it all in this country. Yes it is good for children to learn the basics in the school but the career path they eventually choose does not matter as long as they are successful in their field. I stayed in one of the Scottish Isles for a good number of years and I can tell you that most of the men on the island didn’t go to University nor did they pay attention in their maths class but majority of them are now earning over £150k per annum as plumbers, fishermen, electricians, sea farers, and even farmers. This is not hearsay, I used to complete their tax return so knew how much they were earning.
We have to realise that this is not Nigeria where there are no jobs and no opportunities. There are heaps of opportunities in this country and we should not stifle our children by moulding them into Nigerian’s idea of success.

Safeob27:
Hi guys , I might be wrong o but based on research, there are a lot of catholic schools in the Uk and most times they have the best ofsted rating . Is it possible for a non-catholic child to be accepted ? Or its strictly for practicing catholic families

isaacola57:
but no jail term?

Akorkor:


Mine has gone through the necessary diagnosis in US before coming back to Nigeria. I have been on this a while. May God help all mothers.

TheGuyFromHR:


I can speak to what the situation was with a relation's child in England.
The child had speech delay and he (for some reason it mainly seems to be male children?) was assessed by a HV and referred for speech therapy.

There was (and that seems to also be somewhat common) a very long waiting list for the council service and at some point my cousin made queries and was told that she could explore the private option if she wished. Prices were very high, but she paid for an assessment and got a twice-weekly hourly slot for which I think she was paying in the region of 150 or so (I'm not very sure). They were able to cover the costs (her husband is a doctor) and this was a while ago when exchange rates were still manageable.

I don't know if the council later reimbursed her.

cdieli:
I have been in the UK for 6 months now, my children have started school and its all fun they have been learning new things.
A few advise for those coming with the family:

1) Once you come register with a GP.
2) Report yourself to the council they will advise you on schools nearby.
3) Look for a local white church, here in Scotland I attached the family to salvation army. They come every week to see that all is well, Christianity here is different from Nigeria.
4) Learn not to shout for your children, neighbors reported me and my wife that we are always shouting for the kids and police came to question the family. Always put fear on them that if they tell strangers that dad and mum beat them they will take them away

Its been an experience

Mamatukwas:


Lol I’m here wondering how massage oil got on the wall These folks won’t kill somebody. Thanks a lot. I feel much better now.

Mamatukwas:


Lovely thanks. To be honest I’ve been very worried. I have 3 young kids 2 of whom are boys so they can be a bit much. I told my husband we should get someone to repaint everywhere and try and return the house as close as possible to the original, but his ancestor friend today said not to bother as long as we are ready to leave our deposit.

I sha don’t want anyone to come and claim ridiculous damages for something we can quietly fix ourselves. That’s why i want to be very sure.

I’ll still try and repair as much as I can sha but the fear has reduced small. Whew.

canadaishome:
Has anyone ever had trouble with paying for passport renewal?

I am having issues with making payment for passport renewal via the website.
I applied to register my card but it was refused because I erroneously didn't add a picture of my card.

I have been trying to register again with all three documents but it keeps failing and asking me to
enter the correct billing address which I have done multiple times.

HYFR007:
What’s the process of getting a divorce in the uk. The couple got married in Nigeria but living in the uk. One is on student visa while the other is on tier 2 at the moment. None of them is visa dependent on the other at this point in time. No kids as well. Thanks

onibokun10:


You don't understand or maybe I didn't frame it simple enough, but I did mentioned in the post we'll alternate roles. Whatever she earns go back into her masters and my worry is that she'll be a girl I've not known before. It's just a proactive measure of an overthinker to buy time.
I've gotten answers anyways, Major opinions negate the idea..

zeb04:
Hello guys, i am relocating to the Uk. Precisely to Manchester( that is where my office would be)

Are there any surrounding neighborhood you can advise i check out for accommodation for a family of 3?

Secondly my child is 3 years old and would be four by December. Would she be able yo start elementary school.

Estroller:
Good day house, hope everyone is well and safe. Please how is council tax handled when moving houses? The new house will be empty for some weeks to allow for renovation, so moving is delayed even though we've completed. Does this mean we will be liable for council tax on two separate addresses while the renovation is going on?

kode12:
@justwise, @ticha, @lexusgs430 et al.
House, does anyone have recommendations on good mortgage brokers?
I’m looking for a lender but these people are a pain if you don’t have five years history in the UK. A professional might be able to work some magic.

omopapa:
People of God, Abeg which institution can you recommend for a LISA account, April is just next tomorrow

jesmond3945:
Please what is the NIN website

Viruses:
Please can I get an idea of monthly electricity bill.
Heating in one room always on (regulates itself though), fridge always on (regulates itself as well), electric cooker, microwave oven, electric jug, laptop and phone. No TV even.
Mine is £170. Scared of what it will become post increment.

Lexusgs430:



Bills are going up by over 52% per annum........