₦airaland Forum

lastkingsman:
I dey London dey collect cold oh🥶.

Counting on God's grace to build from here

Congratulations!

TesoDee:
Good morning all. Please, this piece of advice is very important for prospective Nigerian students who intend to study in the Czech Republic.

1. This fact is hardly mentioned, but please note that the Czech Embassy in Nigeria offers only 10 slots per month for student visas. Therefore even if you have the necessary documents, you might not be able to get a student visa due to limited visa slots. I have noticed that applicants spend huge amounts of money in order to gain acceptance into Czech Universities, superlegalize their certificates, translate their documents from English to Czech, open dormicilliary accounts, pay for accommodation, and pay for school fees. The sad reality is that only few students will be able to get appointments at the Embassy. If you are not ready for emotional havoc please search for educational programs in other countries. You might have to spend more, but your Visa appointment will be guaranteed if you have the necessary documents.

2. Applicants feel that the student mode, is a safe alternative. But please note that there are only 19 slots available for Nigeria and fellow West African countries. Therefore the problems mentioned above equally apply here.

In summary, pursuing a Czech Student visa is a BIG GAMBLE. You might win or lose, but the chances of LOSING are greater, so CHOOSE WISELY

Where is User321, who accused me of dashing people's hopes when I said people should stop targeting Germany for studies? Is TesoDee dashing people's hopes as well?

Look, in this life, we have to be ruthlessly realistic and sometimes be pessimistic. Look at the numbers closely, regulations and read people's experiences before having high hopes.

Akts:
Yes they said certified copy with notries.

Photocopy your certificate alongside your original certificate to a public notary who certifies it with a stamp that carries his name, chamber's seal and contact details affirming that the certificate is original. Then send that notarised copy to the school. Don't ever send your original certificate to an organisation/institution unless during face-to-face interactions. Please next time, follow instructions or ask questions when not sure so that you don't incur more costs. As it is, you will pay another courier fee for an activity you should have performed once.

That said, my immigration oga has said Czech Republic is a no-go area, as seen below:

tensazangetsu20:
Lol there's a Czech republic study thread on nairaland. You have to legalise the original certificate and send to them. Anyways all this is just a tip of the iceberg. To get a study visa to Czech republic is harder than marrying a virgin in Nigeria presently. There's a reason that thread died despite it being very affordable to study in the czech republic.

So be prepared.

https://www.nairaland.com/814925/offer-advice-interest-studying-czech/42

abike12:
It's just reality. Human beings typically prefer people who are just like them and most of these countries have years and years of institutionalized racism. Even when you don't see it, best believe that it's there. It affects promotions at work, it affects children's experiences in school, it affects life as a whole. How bad it is depends The pride that your children will have in their skin color and culture will come from them watching you. What will they learn from a self-hating parent that speaks poorly about their people? Most importantly, don't break any laws or keep friends that break laws, you will find out that black people typically get harsher sentences. Try to get into a high paying field, comfort is important. Money lowers the voice of racism - when you can afford really nice things, eat at fancy restaurants and shop at certain places, etc but it won't take it away.

https://www.nairaland.com/5886610/racism-against-blacks-reduce-drastically

When will I ever be wrong?

gforce5:
Yeah, it's a massive stereotype that you have to be a graduate of the Oxbridge schools in order to make it to the top in the UK. It's not always true though. There are exceptions though. Kemi Badenoch studied at Sussex and Birkbeck (University of London), Alok Sharma studied at the University of Salford and Priti Patel (University of Keele). Kwasi Kwarteng (the previous Chancellor of the Exchequer) studied in Cambridge and his father was a GP. Apart from costs, what hinders the growth of black politicians in the UK is institutional racism and inability to master the system. Our Asian brothers understand politics. Just look at it, they have penetrated the Conservative Party in massive numbers. Blacks have been voting for Labour for donkey years with nothing to show for it!

As for the sectors that black brits congregate the most, it's hard to say as blacks are scattered in every sector in the UK (Finance, real estate, construction, etc). Do you mean upper middle class whites or upper middle class blacks? I also agree that "Asian communities" in the UK needs to be distinguished. 80% of British Asians are from South Asia of which Indians constitute the majority. Indians are the most successful out of all of them (obviously) followed by the Chinese. Pakistanis are in the middle (not that successful but not that poor). Afghans,Iraqis, Syrians and some Bangladeshi are at the bottom of the social ladder for Asians in the UK.

Thank you for your response. Seeing those South Asians at the bottom tells me that culture is everything. You are right that blacks in the UK are not fully represented compared to their cousins in the US - Democratic Party. Also, the Conservatives were smart by nurturing ethnic minorities within the party. David Cameron did the magic, and that is where the Republican Party failed in the US.

In your opinion, what do you think or predict of the recent black African migrants in the UK in a decade's time?

killsmith:
And you aware China has begun seizing national assets of countries unable to payback debts?

The majority of debt owed by African countries to foreigners, whether national governments or institutions are to the West and her sister organisations like the IMF/Word Bank. Nigeria is an example; we owe China the most as a country, but overall, Western countries and organisations are our biggest creditors. Regarding the seizure of assets, it was stated in the loan agreements na. Why collect something one cannot re-pay? For instance, Buhari collected loans to build a rail to Maradi instead of linking the southwest and southeast - two of the most important economic zones in the country. Is that China's fault? Let's go to Ghana, which borrowed massive loans from Western institutions only to use am build what could have been one of the biggest churches in the continent and employed more than 1000 PAs to the president. Today, Ghana sought and received loans from the IMF, for the 17th time. Na China cause that one?

The interest rates are not even high, and one can pay in Yuan instead of the dollar if currency fluctuations are a problem. Secondly, some African countries have complained about the weight of the loans relative to the sizes of their GDPs and sought re-adjustment, to which China agreed. Kenya and Zambia are good examples. Being pragmatic as she is, China has opted to trade by liberalising trade rules in importing agricultural products from Africa instead of the usual infrastructure. Meanwhile, accessing Western markets is extremely tough for most African farmers, apart from flowers and coffee from mainly East Africa and cocoa from West Africa, all in their raw states o. Europe's cousins in South America have it hard to export agricultural produce to the EU, but all rely on China as a major market.

killsmith:
China is no different from the west. Just a different specie of vulture.

That is not true. The history says it all. It was not China that plundered, and still plunders, the DRC for donkey years. It was not China that butchered the Himba tribe in Namibia, the first genocide committed on an ethnic group/race. That was where the Germans learnt work before the Holocaust. What about apartheid, was China involved? When China was constructing rails in Tanzania even when she lacked the expertise as she did today, where was the West? Na China enslaved blacks go America, Brazil, Caribbeans?

In my opinion, the issues many Africans have are poor negotiation skills, not utilising the finances appropriately and being dogmatic. China has eclipsed the West as Africa's biggest trading partner without sponsoring a coup, genocide or war. The facts are there. Which president has China used its power to topple across Africa? Before China, would Africans have been able to purchase Android devices to access the Internet? Huawei to ensure 4G and 5G networks are widely available?

However, Africans don't have to stick to one major bloc, but be able to choose without coercion or bullying, none of which China does. Again, the facts are clear on it. Inasmuch as we can benefit from the West (I am having a hard time recalling any major benefit Western countries have invested into Africa willingly, not in a bid to compete with the Chinese), we should not treat the Chinese as if they are the worst because of some misunderstanding of facts.

greenermodels:
To be honest, Germany immigration seems harder for Nigerians due to our bad reputation in that country, I remember their government warning that Nigerians would face tougher immigration hurdles before all these their shakara started.

I recall it, too. One prominent lass who resides in the country with a moniker starting with the letter J said some Nigerians were either disregarding rules in the country, breaking them and trying to scam the system. She stated if they didn't behave, the immigration rules would be tightened, and here we are today. But I am accused of dashing people's hopes?!

User321:
although I understand ur point but to be honest if u don't have anything encouraging to say,it will be best if u don't speak at all,u should read the room, most people here don't need these kind of talks at this point,we are here to help each other and not kill the hope of others or discourage them

The facts on ground says it is not feasible. How is that killing hope? I recall there was a time when some folks wanted to protest at the German embassy and actually protested on Twitter. Did it change anything? The Nairalander UPDATED2020 was at the forefront of it. Before, it was six months, then one year. Now, almost two years, and you accuse me of dashing people's hopes?!

The fact is clear: if one does not have a first class as at 2020 or is able to secure a scholarship, the person should look elsewhere. Also, people should stop learning a hard language such as German when the opportunities to japa to where it is spoken is tough. This morning, I read that Rwandans who could speak Chinese earn at least $500 a month working as translators in the country. Even if they don't travel to China, the economic opportunities which learning Chinese brings are worth it. How many German companies dey active for Nigeria? In your daily lives, how many Germans you don see? How many German companies dey invest in Nigeria?

https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3237105/mandarin-learning-takes-rwanda-boost-job-prospects-its-best-commercial-language

greenermodels:
lol,I love your writing style. Are you saying that
1) applying to study in Germany isn't worth it?
2) even French is useless?

As you can read, getting a visa interview is not feasible. Why should students spend almost their entire study duration (two years) waiting for a visa interview? The argument was logical during COVID-19, but not anymore. Like person go do online classes within that period whereas his/her contemporaries don almost finish their programs elsewhere.

No na! It is unheard. Simply make it impossible to be granted the visa like Poland and Czech Republic do. Thankfully, universities in those countries warn African students to avoid them since the visa issuance process is tough. People should let go of Germany. It is not realistic. Why e be say our people no dey like hear word?!

Yes, French is a useless language to learn because the majority of francophone countries are horribly poor. To japa to a country with feasible economic opportunities via study route, few of which are in Africa, the best language to learn is Spanish. For business, as Anglophones, the best language is Chinese. Canada's Express Entry makes it look like French is useful, but seeing the current scores in the latest draw, it would require an elite profile to attain the minimum score just to qualify for ITA (Invitation to Apply). Most people who opt for study visa don't have the kind of profile Express Entry requires.

cc: alakara

tensazangetsu20:
OGA Ade. Is this what you people are suffering now . I can't even imagine the effort put in to get a B2 and then this

But we have warned people on this forum about Germany's new visa restrictions since 2021. What were they thinking? With Sweden being Europe's Colombia, British Home Secretary Suella Braverman and Olaf Scholz saying multiculturalism has failed, expect the mother of all immigration tightening. German should not be learnt by an Anglophone African. It is effectively useless. The countries where it spoken have tough immigration rules: Austria has a convoluted student visa application process, and the mother of all, Switzerland. Even native Europeans fret when the country is mentioned for work purposes.

Sha, I know what I am best at.

greenermodels:
Good day, house. I wanted to study for my masters in Germany a few years back but later dropped the idea due to their unwillingness then to give interview date for Nigerians, please
1) are they giving interview dates now
2) Would it be of help if I already have B2 certificate even though my intended program would be taught in English
(3)What's the summary of the entire process from application to visa now. Thanks and remain blessed.

Bethxxie:
1) Unfortunately, it's even worse now. The wait time is now almost 2 years for an appointment date (for Category B applicants that is)

2) No, it would have helped some years ago, but doesn't matter if you're up to C2 now sef.

3) It is recommended you apply for your appointment date before looking into schools to apply for admission.

If you can get a scholarship, are going for a PhD or research or if you graduated with a first class and your degree was issued after 2020, you can get boosted to Category A and get a date within 3 months.

If you cannot get a scholarship or sponsorship letter, you have 2 years to start saving up the €11,208 needed for your blocked account.

Concerning the visa, before it was almost like a rule that if you waited up to a month to hear back from the embassy after your interview, then your visa approval was certain. But, this isn't the came anymore as there are people that wait up to 1 month and still get rejected. People that get approved have been known to now wait for 13 weeks (could be less)

I hope this helps, if you have any questions, feel free to ask.

bamdexfarms:
Germany's pathway to naturalization is even easier than the UK. If you graduate from a German Uni, you will become a permanent resident in less than 2 years of full-time work there. Regarding the languages, they are learnable! There is even a German language school in Lagos Goethe Institut. Her kids will even learn the language faster than her because their brain is still developing. Regarding racism, it exists everywhere and the UK is not exempted. The ease of getting a UK visa has made Nigerians not notice other European countries with better economies and a better standard of living.

LandMann:
In one year time you'll have at least a second class upper of 4. and above CGPA, or a first class if you're truly determined to escape entrenched poverty and unemployment in Nigeria... You'll be at at least A2 level in German language...

With above results, you'll get opportunity to apply for scholarships and win the scholarship if you so like Nigeria and want to stay in Nigeria to continue studying and you'll also get the opportunity to apply for and win scholarship to go study in Germany, which will throw a million open doors for you and your future generations...

I would be accused of being petty and puerile, but my preek rises whenever I see the results of what I warned earlier happening. There is this joy inside of me when I get the opportunity to say I told you/I warned you

We have a nigga who can hear what Olaf Scholz says. We had another nigga who studied German in his undergraduate, but both cannot get a visa interview. Visa interview o, not the visa itself. But hey, Ndi Study in Germany would say otherwise.

I would always be here to remind y'all. Goodluck to everyone involved.

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cc: Nietzsches Don't learn German. Don't say I did not tell you. As it is, it is a useless language to learn for economic purposes by an Anglophone African. In front is French - a thoroughly useless language.

martins2021:
Are there specific requirements for securing an English-speaking job in Japan? I hold a BSc in Computer Science and a Master's in Information Science. Do I meet the qualifications, and could you outline the application process?

Search for organisations that offer English lessons and apply. I have no idea of their recruitment process. The information is online. However, because it is English, you will find posts/comments by mostly Westerners complaining of long hours and low pay, none of which don't apply to you as a black African. With your degrees and hopefully knowledge of leetcode, you can change to a tech job while in Japan. Alternatively, search for recruiting firms if you have at least three years of experience to get tech jobs. Jobs are not the issue, but whether companies would be willing to sponsor someone from abroad or if the person speaks/understands Japanese is where the issue lies. The fastest route is the English teaching role.

Your educational qualifications are in order, as the minimum requirement for visa issuance for employment purposes by the immigration authority is a bachelor's degree.

tensazangetsu20:
LoL there's trains in all regions connecting cities but I prefer to use the bus. I haven't gotten the card for the train yet and you need to go the city center to use it.

Apart from how safe the society is, another aspect of life I applaud the Japanese is the train system. These guys have hacked it thoroughly. Sometimes, I feel like crying when using the train. The way it moves, speed, the mannerisms of the drivers and everything about the rail system. I bet they can construct a railway line while asleep. Na small small things like this dey increase life expectancy rate.

Karleb:
There's only one road leading from island all the way to Ogun state.

The part of the road in Lagos comes with overhead bridges, however it is too little to serve the population. It is only a singular bridge that leads the island to mainland, the 3rd mainland bridge. It's the reason why there's always gridlock during rush hours.

The worse part of the road is the one in ogun state. That roads interchanges from one lane to two lanes.

One thing that still surprises me till today is why buses still need conductors in the best state in Nigeria.

Why do we need one dirty looking guy to hang on a bus to collect money? It's so archaic and backward.

I was happy when I saw the news that the monorail in Lagos started work. Before then, Lagos was the only city in the world with over 20 million residents without any rail transit. The city abi state needs rail and monorails. The market is there to make money out of it. If need be, they should privatise the lines as the Japanese do. When the rail is good and working optimally, copy Singapore's ERP system. Trust me, when the rail works, most people would not want to drive except for personal reasons.

Development no hard these days. There are enough templates to copy from and tweak to personal tastes.

superdee01:
[/They actually have a website.
Their website is springschool.me/ja

They already sent an offer letter (employment letter) to a friend, they have equally sent the full contract of employment too. My friend has e-filled and returned it to them. She is waiting for the next step which is likely to be COE. They offered her 250,000 Yen per month with other bonuses and benefits. They are not asking for money or anything yet though. We are just concerned that she is asked to resume within 2 months. We thoughts ALTS programmes run from April to March every year. But her employment is coming in October November period, that's why we are kind of bothered.]

That salary is the standard for fresh ALTs. No company is supposed to ask you for money before employing you. Yes, once you get the COE, the visa is approved, barring any unforeseen circumstances. That is the great thing about Japan's visa process - issuance of the COE means the embassy just to go through your application and approve it. Your friend should expect her visa within three days after the application. If she submits it on a Monday, she should get the visa by Thursday latest. The problem with the COE is that it takes almost three months to issue it. Although, the government wants to reduce it to a month for highly skilled workers.

ALTs run as the demand arises. I am currently an English teacher for a branded organisation and from the interview, the busiest periods are March, July, August, September and December. So, I believe it should almost be the same. The firm will help you both with finding an apartment, SIM registration and city taxes.

Welcome to Japan!

Karleb:
In Nigeria you can't go from mainland to island without regretting it.

God help you if you want to go from Lekki to Ogun state and return the same day for example, you fit curse your ancestors.

I am curious, why is it so? Abi dem never fix the Lagos-Abeoukta Expressway up till now? That road and one road like that in Imo were the places I prayed silently to God, saying, please make it possible for me to leave Nigeria. I cannot continue like this .

superdee01:
Please, who knows about spring school in minato city, tokyo Japan?

They are hiring for ALT positions. I just want an Inn on them to know if they are truly genuine or not.

Your submissions will be highly appreciated.
Thanks.

Although, I went through a through selection process but I didn't do a skype video interview with anyone. I applied, submitted some documents, wrote SOP, and did DEMO LESSON VIDEO too. Is this process a legit way of hiring ALTS in Japan?

I checked Google and did not see anything. Does the school have a website? If yes, kindly provide the link. Minato is like Maitama - a major elite area in Tokyo, and, invariably, the whole of Japan. Salaries would be higher than in most areas, but you cannot rent an apartment on it within the area. You would have to live far away to adjust for living expenses.

I don't know how ALTs are hired, but I know that Zoom interviews are an integral part of interviewing in Japan. Before there is a physical meet-up, interviewers want to see applicants via Zoom. So, I am a bit sceptical. Before an offer is issued, I strongly believe there must be an online meeting. If such can be requested from people in the country, how much more for someone in faraway Africa, considering the process involved in applying for a COE on your behalf?

gforce5:
Yes, most black brits come from different nationalities, regions and ethnicities. As a result of these differences, there's so much infighting amongst the black community (black africans v black carribbeans, light skin v dark skin, somalians v other blacks). Big problem. Even the Nigerian community is not united. However, this is not an excuse. The Asian community is very diverse as well and they are running things.

Do you know why the Indian community is so successful in the UK? They studied the system and understood that the only way to gain power is to be like them. They sent their children to the most expensive boarding schools and networked with the creme de la creme. They knew that if you wanted to become a successful politician in the UK, you have to go Cambridge or Oxford. They succeeded in business by strategically living in areas dominated by other Asians (Bradford, Leicester, Bolton, Birmingham). With that comes the corner shops, restaurants, law firms, real estate agencies, car dealers, Kebab shops etc all run by them . With that kind of strategy, why won't an Asian become a billionaire before blacks?? Mo Ibrahim had to think outside the box in order to become a billionaire in the UK. He knew that he couldn't rely on the black community in the UK if he wanted to become rich.

If there is one stereotype I have about British elites is always assuming they either studied at Oxford or Cambridge and few times, LSE or Imperial College. I have been wrong a few times. The only black politician I know of who studied at an Oxbridge is Bim Afolami, whose dad is/was a GP. Although there has been a rise in blacks studying at Oxbridge, but apart from costs, what else hinder the growth? I think the route /path of migration matters a lot in wealth building apart from social/ethnic/racial cohesion.

Which sectors/industries do educated blacks in the UK tend to congregate the most? I think of medicine, law, finance and higher education. In your opinion, which sectors lead to the upper middle class in the UK, apart from finance and elite law?

Lastly, I think we should be distinctive about "Asian communities". This is because East Asian communities have little in common with South Asian. East Asian tend to dominate in North America.

I don't see China losing that position any time soon, and I am surprised how the Indians have not been able to leapfrog past other countries, especially those with smaller populations. Also, I see Vietnam and Thailand rising if they can really prepare themselves to receive the factories from exporters who want access to the US market but not from China. But then, Malaysia and Thailand are presently production grounds for Japanese, Chinese and American companies, yet they don't feature on the list. This shows how competitive it is to be a major exporter.

To a great extent, geography is destiny. If Southern African and East African countries can put their houses in order, they should benefit from the outflows of investment from countries with high cost of labour. The UAE being a major exporter means Kenya can become a mid-level exporter if things are properly aligned. Being born into a landlocked country can mean one thing: being a citizen of a landlocked country where your neighbours are poor is a double whammy.

pansophist:
It's a combination of many things. Russia is a successor state of the soviet union, has the largest landmass on earth, is a UNSC member, is a nuclear power, a resources and minerals powerhouse, a transcontinental country (with territories in Asia, Europe, and North America), defeated the Nazist, has the largest stockpile of nuclear warheads, etc.

Power is not only by economy. For example, Japan and Germany are among the world's top five economies but have no influence like Russia. For example, Elon Musk might be the world's richest man, but Biden has the power to make him poor as an almajiri tomorrow with the passing of a single law.

Money can bring power, but money is not power. Money is money, and power is power.

To add, the Russians did not diversify their economies as the Chinese are doing. Oil provided free money, which the Russians could have used to deepen the expertise level of the citizenry further. The Russians are badass in mathematics, science, including literature, sports and arts. So, there is no how they could not have been a major economic power as China is today. Na the problem awuff cash dey cause - it makes one too comfortable.

The advanced chip by Huawei has gotten policymakers in the US to be apprehensive, unlike what their supporters on Reddit parrot. The Commerce Secretary has even stated more sanction tools will be explored to further clamp down on the industry in China. Meanwhile, a member of one mumbo-jumbo think-tank has outlined ways for the US to ban Chinese EVs from the American market. As I suggested earlier, Chinese EVs makers should shun the US market and focus on Europe and other parts of the world. Good thing BYD is investing in Brazil and Geely in Malaysia. Flood those highly populated markets with EVs such that Western automakers would be on the backfoot when they realise their folly the same way they opposed development in EVs.

Advocating for policies to stem the tide of Chinese EVs into the US market: https://archive.md/SgZZC (free-to-read)

Within the week, Indonesia inaugurated its first high speed railway, and the first in the region - South East Asia. Just as it is in Nigeria, DRC, and Zambia, so is it elsewhere. While others get military bases and LGTV policies, China delivers world-class infrastructure to the rest of the developing world at affordable rates. Indonesia had to choose between Japan and China, and went with the latter - it got delivered with alacrity save for Covid. Meanwhile, the deal between the Japanese and Indians is yet to kickstart due to pressing issues. China agreed to transfer technical know-how to the Indonesians, Japanese did not.

I interned at a Japanese pharmaceutical company recently. While discussing the case study presented and possible entry into Africa, I told the Chinese employees that the so-called trade war between China and the US is because the West envy China's growth and is angry that China is not succumbing to threats and bullying, which they agreed. Also, unlike Westerners, the Chinese are very pragmatic - we do business and everyone goes home happy. That has been the reception I get when I discuss with the Chinese - we do business, make money and go home happy.

China has economic issues they must solve, and hopefully, it is done quickly and smoothly. On the other hand, in this semiconductor chip industry, I see them winning the war. During my usual reading, I came across an article where a former Samsung executive, now a politician, complained that the US is being selfish by dictating that South Korean manufacturers who have invested billions of dollars into factories and development centres across China have to let go of the market just to satisfy the so-called trade war against China. One could sense the frustration and agony from her words, but knowing that South Korea cannot say no to her master, one could sense the subservience. In her words, “If [Washington] continues to try to punish other nations and to pass bills and implement ‘America First’ policies in an unpredictable manner, other countries could form an alliance against the US,” Yang told the Financial Times in an interview.
“The US is the strongest nation in the world,” she added. “It should consider more of humanity’s common values. Appearing to use its strength as a weapon is not desirable.”

When we say na vassals, not allies, e get why. Why strangulate your ally's ability to serve a large market while you invest billions into your manufacturers, then prevent others from benefitting from the largesse? Chipmaker's executives in South Korea cannot do without the Chinese market, they will be done for it. And the day China succeeds at it, that is the end - semiconductor chips will turn to pure water. Just as the South Koreans are not happy about the whole issue, the Germans are too not happy because they know the importance of China to the German's economy. But Anglo-Saxons will disagree. They even accused the South Korean politician of being sponsored by China. Envy no good o

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/27/business/samsung-hynix-south-korea.html
free-to-read: https://archive.md/oLyXw
https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3236785/refreshed-china-germany-deal-helps-beijing-keep-economic-foothold-west-amid-us-led-decoupling

Gerrard59:
Europe's population (America's greatest ally) and, in fact, all of America's allies have rapidly declining birth rates which affect GDP growth, consumption and investment. They use immigration to offset this problem, but in reality, immigration does not solve the birth decline. It only solves population crises. For instance, in the '90s, Germany imported Turks to work in factories and bolster the workforce. Today, the same Germany is inviting immigrants, mostly from Arabian countries, to replace ageing workers. Additionally, Europe's immigration problems are social in nature. Even though I am an immigrant where I am, I don't believe in an open-door immigration system as the Europeans do, especially from cultures which are in stark difference from the native ones. So Europe, like Japan and Korea, would face severe demographic problems. However, Europe's own would be worse because the migrants have distinctive cultures, and Europe is abut to the world's poorest continent.

In some ways, I see it as karma after all the Europeans divided Africa for their spoils. So, they should benefit from the current invasion just as they did to Africa. Also, since they have blatantly refused to appropriately aid Africa's industrialisation just as they did with East Asia and now with South East Asia, anything they see, they should take it like that.

The Swedish Prime Minister called the army to help combat the gang wars in the country. The majority of the perpetrators are second generation immigrants who work with the recent migrants the country accepted enmass. It will only get worse as the continent is faced with low birth rates, restrictive immigration policies and being abut to the world's poorest continent.

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/sweden-opposition-party-calls-military-tackle-deadly-gang-war-2023-09-28/
As explained a while ago: https://archive.md/ziHwl

You go think say na Colombia the article dey describe.

gforce5:
You are very correct with your assertion. I would add that the greatest problem facing the black community in the UK is lack of unity. No sense of communal bond. We see each other as 'competition' that needs to be eliminated. Always want to be the top dog in the community. Just look at black professionals. We have associations for black lawyers, doctors and co but what do they do? Nothing. Just talk, Asians, especially Indians, are very cooperative with each other. They have the Immigration sector on lockdown. They are gradually taking over the Financial sector. 98% of corner shops in the UK are owned by Asians. Why can't black brits hack into that?

As bad as the UK is, it is easier for blacks to become richer there than in any other European country because of the population of blacks living there (the largest in Europe), the number of educated blacks, the language and established colonial ties. It's the lack of unity and orientation of black brits that is a stumbling block, After all, the richest black people in Europe are based in the UK.

Na we do ourselves. There is a level of cooperation and camaraderie amongst Chinese from different countries - Mainland China, Thailand, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia etc., except for maybe politics. But I don't see such amongst blacks from different regions except so-called diaspora wars and which women do this and that. Or could the UK's case be so because the blacks are from different regions, unlike the US, where the majority have a common origin?

Indians were not conspicuous in the financial sector? What do you mean by gradually taking over the financial sector? To be honest though, I am always afraid when Indians start flooding an organisation or country or field, it only means one thing; they would dominate it and employ their people over others, except probably the white man.

Second bold, there are more blacks in the UK than in France?

EducatedMind369:
Cc Gerrard59

It has its good and bad sides. Isn't that the Nwa Boy system Igbos practice? Not everyone can be an entrepreneur and the sort of business that post suggests no pass buying and selling. The surest route out of poverty and into the middle class is via quality education. Rather than cajole teenagers to become traders, arm them with the necessary skills to study relevant courses, and at good schools.

Sometimes, one wonders what the governors of Akwa Ibom and Rivers do regarding meeting foreign investors and chairs of blue-chip companies. I thought some say Onne is a major port for the export of non-oil products?

Yusufisraelj:
I gave a lady 50K without seeing her. It's just simply good to be good to people in need of you feel to do so. I'm not bragging but trying to pass a message. I've equally given a guy 140K recently, all these people promised to return the money till date they havent and I don't stress it, I've learnt to accommodate human short comings.

Help with what you can afford to lose and let the lady be, you want to be with someone who wants to be with you, pussy go tire you ooo, hmmm.

That is not how things should be. People should be honest. You should demand honesty from people. This is one of the reasons it is hard to do business with Nigerians and why the country is a low-trust society.

Yet every Friday and Sunday, road go block because say dem dey go mosque and church.

Westchester:
I didn't give her a dime as I no be mugu na
These girls thinks men are fools, just chatted one yesterday, haven't talked to her for a long time only for her to tell to help her run one girl 5k like say she give me money Keep for her somewhere. As I tell her it's too early to be demanding such from someone that you haven't talked to or seen for more than a year now, she said ordinary 5k I can't help her with, she stopped replying my msg, I just deleted the fool immediately.

It is a major reason I don't chat with ladies in Nigeria. I am afraid of billing. I grew up with the mentality that every money must be worked for. No free lunch. I can be in a platonic relationship with a lady and even go on outings on my pocket. But e get limit, and at my discretion. Also, I know that genuine desire cannot be negotiated. If I want sex, I will state it explicitly, and I pay my escorts good money. If I don't want sex but an ordinary friendship, I am ready for it. Just don't ask me for money, else you have to work for it.

creativehubb:
It is doing well, the nation comprise of social, traditional, political and mental/sychological...as a nation socially and traditionally we are still doing good, the problem is mental and political...the people are still resourceful, the natural resources still abounds, the economy keeps growing (scale of our economy, not government revenue), the people pays less taxes. It's actually a good thing to live where you pay less taxes and bills etc...

Nigerians pay taxes, so I don't know why people parrot the claim that taxes are not paid. People tend to look at it from the formal sector as the informal sector is "less taxed". However, there is what is called a levy, which almost every business, no matter how big or small, pays. The combination of taxes and levies leads to multiple taxation, most of which are punitive. Also, in return for not paying taxes, people pay on their own for services, basic services o, which should have been provided by the government.

By not paying taxes, roads are not maintained, hospitals are not stocked up with standard equipment, security agencies have to be paid before they act on a case etc. I am an advocate for low taxes to ensure businesses thrive, but they are essential as they form the bond between the state and citizens. A society where people less to no taxes, with limited sources of revenues, is an anyhow society.

However, there are examples of where low taxes are paid and amenities are provided: UAE, Qatar, Switzerland, Luxembourg etc. The underlying theme is low population and excess natural resources. Nigeria is highly populated, so taxes are necessary to provide the needed infrastructure and amenities. Bonny Island can afford to be a "no tax" area, but Lagos cannot.

gforce5:
Yes, most of his wealth came from Africa but he started his business in the UK. The reason why Black Africans/Carribbeans aren't as successful as their Asians counterparts in the UK is due to various factors such as a lack of support system that our Asian counterparts in the UK enjoy and the inability of black brits to think outside the box and hack the financial system to our advantage. The Asian community in the UK, for the most part, is very united.

It probably means blacks are not as entrepreneurial as peddled in the media. My postulation is: the brains of first generation immigrants have been wired for enterprises suited to their dominant environments. But if so, what about second generation immigrants who grew up in the country and should have assimilated better than their parents? To be fair though, the UK isn't noted for big-time entrepreneurship and most of Europe's big businesses are in regulated industries and less dynamic in nature.

The bold has to do with the refusal to enter partnerships and forging alliances. Everybody wan be boss on hin own.

Aaaaarghmed:
There is a girl I liked, she posted a photo of her brother in Dubai who bought benz c300 and camry muscle sports. After like 3 days she dey bill me 50k. i tell am say I no get.confused genders.Asking me for money when you are shouting and posting na grace ,and congrats on WhatsApp wen your elder brother bought 2 cars.i trust myself.i am very stingy to any lady wey no dey add anytin to me

Some of these girls don't have self-respect. My sister would never ask a random man for money if her brother bought two cars within a short period of time. If I no get, she will ask my younger brother or my parents.

Lots of irresponsible modafvckers these days!!!!

Westchester:
There’s this girl that I like, she has visited me like 4 times but anytime I tell her I like her, she’ll tell me she just wants us to be friends and she has a boyfriend, Oya na let’s at least have some intimacy but she won’t agree. Just this evening I saw her text (image attached) that I should help her with 20k that she’ll pay back Saturday, this is someone that told me let’s just be friends and always brags about how her boyfriend is traveling to many countries and he bought a latest hilux vehicle. What will you do if you were me in this position?

Don't give her the money for any reason. Her boyfriend, as she said, must be doing well, she should ask him. What about her father? Brother(s)? Male colleagues? Male classmates? If she is not so important in other areas of life, convert the fee to hook-up fee. That way, she has to make a decision. Nothing wrong with being a friend with a lady, but ladies should also respect boundaries with men who initially stated the sexual bargain of the friendship they sought.

However, if you go ahead with giving her the money, consider it as a gift because she won't pay it back. Don't come back here complaining oh

Newusername:
I was waiting for your reply.

I appreciate.