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Kwakwanso is another politician not to experiment with National Politics

a new sheriff is in town

casualobserver:
Dele Alake you mean?

sorry, that's an unpardonable error

damble:
Tinubu might believe more in the special advisers than the ministers that will be appointed later

He's actually setting the agenda for the ministers. This is the Lagos template. When the ministers resume, na plug and play things.

casualobserver:
the way NTA is breaking news is on another level o. It is the government's news agency and should be the official communication channel for govt. Long may it continue. i hope they bring in somone to reform NTA, the station is like watching Tv in the 1970s.

Dele Alake is at work most likely. That's how Tinubu revived LTV Agidingbi in Lagos

Omo this guy mean business

Arguments here are so funny, we don’t want ASUU strike, we want world class universities with no disruption at all etc and we think it won’t come with a price?

babane2016:
I think we are missing the point here, I think what Sowore is trying to say is, instead of extending education loan to the poor why not make education free, if not for all, at least for the poor who cannot avoid it.

Education can’t be free especially at the tertiary level.

all na format to create new projects for embezzlement, no politician is a saint

talk is cheap, walk the talk man and see if others will not follow

adedapodvirus001:
Thank you very much for your response brother mi. I have packaged my CV and most time, my CV is always 90 to 100% in line with the job descriptions of the applied jobs. On the issue of volunteering, there are very few volunteer role available and the few that have seen are even requesting for like 3 years experience. I will keep pushing but I may have to take the IT support as an alternative.

Just an additional tip, immediately after the summer from September, apply vigorously cos as the year winds down, there will be so much competition for talents which will increase your chances. Currently folks are gearing up for summer holidays which can slow down hiring a bit though still continue to try but you see towards the end of the year is always a perfect time to land a job. Don’t give up that data analyst dream even if you try other ways.

adedapodvirus001:
Good morning my people, please I need someone in the field of data analysis to show me the way oooo. I have self learned it before and fortunately enough, my former employer enrolled me for a diploma course in data analysis. I have packaged my CV and threw out applications to so many places including the NHS but nothing yet( No interview, No call back). I have targeted entry level roles too but everything I've been getting is unfortunately we are not progressing with your application. I also tried to carry out some research on LinkedIn concerning the data analysis jobs of a thing and I discovered that almost all vacancies that I clicked on often have over 200 applicants, there are some with more than 500 applicants. All these things are making me to have a rethink on my decision to follow this path.

I have tried my hand on cyber security but I later discovered that this area of IT is not for entry level applicants. The feedback I got from some people that I know who studied master degree in cyber security in the UK is also not encouraging because they also find it difficult to secure entry level roles.

Please help a brother.

The UK job market looks like it's becoming more competitive since the large influx of immigrants recently which is expected but you have to keep trying until you get what you want. Data analysis is a great career path so I won't advise you leave it as its also in great demand but check yourself properly; do you posses the right credentials? What exactly are the requirements in the job description, is your cv tailored to those job descriptions? If you have a job currently even if you are not in the data analysis role can you volunteer to work with the data analyst there in your current organisation? You just have to build the right profile to land a data analyst role. Don't look for a job because its lucrative, build the right profile for the job and don't stop trying. It's just one chance you need.

Teedol:
Lemonade/ Lemfi is showing exchange rate as £1=949.

Is their a more reliable app with a higher rate? Lemonade is very reliable don't get me wrong.

oga pity our country small nah, haba higher rate kwa?

No surprises

lightnlife:
Interesting!

I'm currently in the market shopping for an entry-level BA role, and mehn, it's been a tough ride.

As a BCS-certified foundational BA, the interest is to apply the knowledge and leverage my transferable skills to improve my BA proficiencies/practice but the entry roles are not there. Daily, you'll see adverts for medium and senior level BAs but it seems no one is interested in grooming the next generation of BAs.

Could you please share some insight into getting entry-level BA roles or how to access learning environments that's not influenced by profiteering as with most of the course sellers...Thanks

I believe Business Analysts require soft skills which are transferable. With self-motivation and drive to learn and development opportunities, people should be able to transit into BA accountabilities.

My advise is to humble yourself and apply for Graduate roles either as PM or BA that requires no experience. Most large companies have these graduate roles. It could be as a PM or BA. Just one year you need and you can start targeting mid level and senior roles. Civil service organisations like dvla and others has this roles. As a PM you do some BA functions you can use to apply as a BA if that’s what you want even though I feel PM is very lucrative too. Money is not what you should target but the experience and profile

Zahra29:
Agreed... I've seen how it's exploded in popularity because all many people hear/think is that it's an easy field to get into and they see a few contracting roles paying £400 plus and bam! Not realising that a lot of BA roles require significant industry experience first, with BA skills/certifications as secondary. If you cannot have a meaningful conversation with key stakeholders because you do not understand the processes and DSL-- how can you write detailed requirements or support other aspects like design or user testing.
An option, like Kwakudtraveller's friend did, is to start with an entry/junior role to allow room to gain practical experience and relevant sector experience, cos tbh I think Bus analysis is one of the most demanding roles in software/other devt.

those selling the short courses will never tell them the truth.

semmyk:
You've got excellent suggestions here. Just bits here and there
I guess you're tired of audit work plan paper review, test of control, substantive test, recons, reports, mgt comments and probably weekly (billable) timesheet. I get the feeling having have my share of ITGC.
Regarding pay, I'll be frank, sọju ni. Take your eyes 👀 9ff the dough for now.
Keep going with the 'small' firm. You'll get more industry knowledge: vertical and horizontal
With time, you can try the big 5 (4 + Grant Thornton) or the Banks and financial institution. Inbtw, NHS is also there.
[b]One way to ease into consulting is to get seconded on [b]advisory engagements or move to advisory services units with the audit firm.[/b] This will 'fast track' into BA, if BA is what you truly want.[/b]
The world is your oyster. Keep calm and get acquiring YouKay experience!
PS: if you can, get your ACCA done and dusted.
NB: With vertical and horizontal industry knowledge (coupled with your ACCA and maybe some BA courses - with or without), you'll land BIG and look back with smile.

this was my honest advice earlier, thanks for putting in more technical touch, you nailed it 100%, transiting from auditing into advisory, gbam.

kwakudtraveller:
I heard about someone who got a job as a BA and quit in a few months because they couldn’t cope. They said that all the meetings they attended sounded like jargons to them. There are too many so called experts selling short courses and bootcamps that is not a true picture of the real world setting. They are just selling theoretical templates and not practical work which takes a while to master.

When some of us say these things they term us gatekeepers, As a BA you’re supposed to act even if you’re not like a domain expert or sme in any project, and that comes with experience in different sectors to have such depth of knowledge. Anyone can argue with me but you need at least one year of practical experience and mentoring to gain such confidence. All these walk-in-the-park courses are just scams. Those who blab their way through usually go back to those who trained who in turn collect more money again to help them with their tasks on the job they got or those working remotely now share their salary with their so-called scam mentors who help them do their job. Am sorry to say all this but this is what is happening. I know two people now who were let go of their jobs due to their inability to deliver.

Solumtoya:
I see your point o. BUT you forget this is a guy on Tier 4, there's no time to "take his time". He said he wants to switch career and is tired of accounting which he is working in currently here in the UK. He also doesn't feel like doing ACCA so the earlier he switches, the better for him. He doesn't really have the luxury of time unless he wants to remain in Accounting/Auditing for a long time.

He's gained enough UK experience, so many Employers might be willing to take him in as a BA, he's not exactly inexperienced.

I appreciate your point too so it's left to him to decide. Cheers

Solumtoya:
"Naysayers"

Apart from that, this is good advice though.

I personally think you can choose to switch to BA, your experience is rich enough for the switch. If you're not enjoying Auditing/Accounting, feel free to chase your dream of BA.

The BA space is even getting choked now so if you push it to later, it might only get more difficult to break in.

The choice is yours, either way, I think you will be fine though.

That is why he should take his time, employers are beginning to see the rush from those who want to do the quick fix and are beginning to scrutinize further

Knowlegeseeking:
Thank you Goke for your input.

Yes I am good with numbers but this audit life "af tired me"😭.

One of the reasons I want to switch is because I want a role that affords me flexible working ( hybrid) which this audit has not allowed me enjoy. Shuttling between office and client site.

So while studying, I worked (still work) with a smaller audit firm on a part time basis and they have hinted on retaining me after graduation. However, I don't like the pay they are offering simply because I am not chartered yet. The big 4 I worked with while in Nigeria has scared me because Omo, I worked like jacky.

I want soft life now. I'm considering continuing with the firm here in the UK but I'm scared of the workload and since I am not chartered yet, they may want to downplay the pay.

I'm just trying to explore other career options (Business analyst) I can do with my experience.

Also, I am tired of writing exams😭. I don't mind doing short courses and all. I have just been reluctant with finishing my ACCA.

Bottomline is I am confused on how to move forward in my career. I need help!

Calm down I know how you feel, we've all been there, and you are on the right track but you see this Uk, it's an experience-based job market so the experience and skills you have from Naija that is relevant to the Uk now is where you should start from to break into your desired career no matter the pay. Getting a BA role right away might be a challenge without experience and don't mind the naysayers out there saying things like within 3 months you can get a BA role, those who follow that route start struggling on the job and many have been booted out. I believe in going through the process to get real domain knowledge like Zahra said and he's very right about that. Take a deep breath, continue the job you're doing now, and start applying to Large financial firms or other sectors big firms, apart from accounting if you have other skills like KYC and AML, put them on your profile and apply to such roles, most times it's just basic knowledge they want. The trick about the Uk is to humble yourself, start small, and play the long game, it doesn't even take long as in one year, you will be shocked at how things will move fast. Get into a large firm and take advantage of their BA and data analysis courses from very reputable and accredited organisations. Your profile of working in such a firm and the new certifications you have done will land you that desired role. This is my personal experience and story.

Knowlegeseeking:
Dear wise ones,

Thank you all for your numerous contributions and insights you have all given on this thread. It has made my journey extremely easy and I am grateful for the time you all take out to profer solution to the numerous questions we have. I specially greet all elders here @justwise @lexusgs430 @solumtoya @semmyk @husla @koonbey @giselle237 @thathrguy and everyother person for your sound contributions.

I am looking at switching careers and I need insights from everyone. A little background about me.
I have worked in the big 4 as an auditor and have over 4 years experience. I am partly ACCA qualified. I want to continue my career as a business analyst. I have an M.Sc in International Accounting and Finance here in the UK.
I have looked at the job description of a business analyst and it is something I am very comfortable with. I just want to know if I would need to take some short courses or certification to venture into this route, what I should be looking out for in terms of position if I am to start applying for jobs in this area and every information that will help with a smooth transitioning into this career path.
Please if this has already been touched on, please kindly refer me to the page number in the thread.
I am open to DMs to contacting personally if need be to get me all the details.
All contributions and insights will be of immense help to me. I'll be waiting to read from you all.

Thank you.

why don't you continue your career as an accountant especially since you have also studied accounting in the UK. My take is to get an accounting role, especially in a large organization like the big 4 or any other and then within the organisation switch to Business Analyst. Most large organisations like the Big 4 give opportunities for people to switch to other things after a while like a year. I think it's easier that way. And secondly, since you are good with numbers already as an accountant, another career you can switch to easily is Data Analysis to become a data analyst, and doing it within a large organisation is easier too. Just my opinion

In addition, all the short courses and certifications you need, you'll do it for free within the organisation you join with your accounting background

Racoon:
I totally disagree with the leadership of the LP on this condemnation issue. Fuel subsidy is an unnecessary evil perpetuated by the demons in the APC for 8 years after calling it a fraud without having a zilch about its intricacies.

Now if the same APC is cornered to dispose of it on accountxof the associated economic implications, then so be it. After all, that is what a Peter Obi regime also planned to do.

This account has been hacked o

Same Labour Party that supported stupid cash policy, hypocrites who are only interested in grabbing power, nothing else but jokers

Obi, Tinubu is now President, He won't be docile and politically inactive as Buhari so pick your fight wisely. A rough rider is now President, you do anyhow, you see anyhow

Praxis758:
The former federal secretariat in Ikoyi became a showdown of itself because Tinubu wanted to convert it to personal property.

That federal secretariat in Ikoyi should be a federal property where FG agencies and institutions should be housed for harmony and corporate coordination.

I’m afraid, we could start seeing some key federal properties being converted to personal properties under this administration.

Thought you guys believed in restructuring lol. Some of us have already being proved right of your fear of restructuring because you lots are just pretending and hiding under a failed federal system to covet other people’s things

mayo47:
Dependent Revenue? Tell us more please

Ask the home office, they will tell you more

mayo47:
Joker! Speaking like he's done some survey. Please speak with facts not sentiment.....Lol @ "A lot will surely return home"

It happened before so it’s not a new thing. Or you think many can cope living illegally in the uk?

Viruses:
This is highly insensitive of you and uncalled for.

Is people like you that will pay keen attention to their friend's problems so that they can have story to tell when the friend thinks they want to help.

If you cannot profer solution don't compound the problems.

You even have time responding, I did as if I never saw the comment, lots of dependents indeed have incredible skills but just one narrative is what folks like you quoted need to paint everyone with same brush. The Tiamiyu guy is still a learner compared to some nairalanders

Peerielass:
I don’t agree with this explanation. I’d say the international students that come here for undergraduate programmes are mostly from middle class background and majority of them go back home voluntarily after their studies to use their degree in their respective countries. They government are aware that these people will always come to study in the UK irrespective of the immigration policy because they value British Education. So no need to dangle carrots in front of these people.

Whereas they needed to change the policy to attract more international post graduate students to bridge the funding gap caused by Brexit and the inability of universities to secure EU grants now that we are no longer part of the EU. However this has backfired and they have retraced their steps. Like I said before it’s a case of damned if they do, damned if they don’t. Funny enough in my postgraduate class back in the day, the Chinese, Malays, Indians and Europeans were all single and in their early 20s, it was only the Africans that were in their > 30 and had families back home. Then we weren’t allowed to bring dependants in.

Goodnight lovely folks and thanks to everyone that has contributed to this discussion. We agree to disagree👍

P.S did anyone see the Nigerian guy that represented Ukraine in the Eurovision context? 😃

I don’t agree with your explanation too and thank God you said they needed funding so why did they not solely rely on undergraduates for that funding. At the end we said the same thing- numbers game. When they need money again, the almighty Uk will open up to get more money, shikena.

Peerielass:
Please enlighten me on how the post graduate students are more deserving of dependant visa than their undergraduate counterpart.

The Uk and the schools are no fools, if they will get more from undergraduates, they won't need to give dependents of postgraduates visas, It's a numbers game and that's what they did. How many undergraduates are married compared to postgraduates, this is no raffle draw or charity but a pure numbers game. And the data shows it all. They needed the dependent revenue that undergraduates can't give, period.

Peerielass:
Since it’s all about the money post graduates and their families bring into the UK, I don’t see anyone up in arms questioning why undergraduates that spend way more money in this country on education aren’t allowed to bring dependants in? This is where the main injustice lies.

have you checked the data for international undergraduates? start from there and let's continue the conversation