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Hello All,

Please what’s the most recent position for Nigerian passport holders travelling from UK to Nigeria using Lufthansa, KLM or Air France?

Is a visa required for layover/stop at the respective airports?

I will appreciate it if any one with recent update/experience can share.

Please, how can I send/ship items (fragile) to 9ja?

Goodenoch:
Something is very wrong. Can you go to their office or keep trying via phone? If you try earlier in the morning it may be easier to get a hold of someone.

Thanks I will try both.

justwise:
Printout all your payment and pay them a visit to sort this out

Thanks for this. Is there any issue with me spreading my payments across 12 months as against 10 months communicated in annual statements sent to me before April 2024. Is this enough ground for additional liability being recorded for me?

justwise:
Do you pay by direct debit?

No, I didn't buy the idea of paying everything within 10 months, so I went for monthly payment of 12 months.

No offense but are you sure what you got is actually a court summons and not a letter containing a threat of a summons?

In any case, a call would likely either sort things out or make the issue a lot clearer at least.*******************************************************

The letter stated that I should appear in court in August, a payment plan has been communicated which further states that a liability order will be applied for by the council. Or I should pay all the outstanding amount due to avoid a liability order.

I have called them, requested for a call, raised inquiry form for a call but no response. Just a mail this afternoon.

Also worth noting is that, the last letter from the council showed that they omitted one of my payments in their analysis.

Hello fam,

My Council is after me!

The Annual bill for 24/25 financial year sent to me showed that my tax should be paid in the span of 10 months (ending January 2025).

However, I had started making payments in April after splitting into 12 equal months.

The Authority had sent a reminder earlier which I missed. Unfortunately, they have sent a summon for me to appear in court.

This is surprising because I haven't missed any of my monthly payments and I have always spread my payments across 12 months in the past.

Can anyone advise on the way forward.

oga, i need your help. I tried getting a travel insurance for a relative coming to the uk but the cover was shown in euros. I entered destination country as uk suprised to see what it covers in euros. please can you advise.

I was thinking getting one from 9ja should be cheaper. Please let me know how it goes.

Please, what is the average turn around time to get your passport after capture?

Is one week possible?

Ceejay2:
Thank you so much for your help.
Yes I’ve been selected for the job also when filling the form they ask details of landlord, name phone number etc. The place I’m staying was rented for me by my in-laws and my name did appear on the contract don’t know if that’s an issue

" Did or Didn't appear"? I took your statement to be DIDN'T.

I don't think that should be much of a problem.

You can input the stated address, and for landlord put the details of your in-law and let them know it isn't a rented apartment by you but you are staying with a relative.

Ceejay2:
Please do we have anyone who have switched skilled worker visa or changed employment before .

Please urgent reply needed.

Thank you for your time.

You don't need to write HO. Also, just fill the forms given to you as honest as possible because they will verify every details! Don't be scared to state exactly how things are. I don't think there should be an issue as long as you have passed the interview stage and already selected fir the job. All the best.

Juwon21:
House,
How do I get cheap winter jackets and gears because the cold want to finish me, and the cost of winter jackets in stores ain't nice

What is your budget? You can try primark.

Who has traveled from UK to Cotonou before?

Do I need a yellow fever card?

Also, which reliable transport company can I get from Cotonou to Lagos? Or How best can I navigate through from Cotonou to Lagos?

Lexusgs430:
Backmarket is a new market to me o...... 😉

Good reviews so far.

Please, has anyone purchased phone from back market? Any experience?

Kindly share.

Hello everyone,

Please, I changed employer (SW visa), is it possible to get a refund on the IHS I paid for my initial visa?

How do I go about it? I have tried calling UKVI but they have been tossing me around.

Please, has anyone tried booking flights via bookingdotcom? What was your experience like?

Please let me know, make I no go throwaway money!

Has anyone seen the video of the interview granted by the 9ja guy, where he exposed why people japa to escape hardship in 9ja?

Pathetic!!

hustla:
Please does anyone know it the baggage allocation for BAs hand luggage is 23Kg also

2 x 23KG for regular bags and

Hand luggage - 23Kg

Just want to be sure

I don't think it is up to 23kg. Although, they pay more attention on the size and dimension of the bag or box. Typically should be around 7-10kg.

They now use Airbus. Flew with them Dec/Jan. @OP, Although, my flight was delayed for about 12hours and further delay at Casablanca (I will consider it a one-off). However, if you are not flying direct , RAM is your best option considering cost and duration.
The only issue is they still use the regular 737 which is quite small and not so comfortable for such long trip. But I didn't complain because I got what I paid for [/quote]

rinzylee:
Oh really. A colleague mentioned Lloyd can block your account if you try to access it from Africa.

Strange though. I have used only Revolut and Monzo outside the UK. I never experienced any issues. It's possible his bank has some requirements or procedures to be performed before you can operate outside the UK. He should check with them.

rinzylee:
Good morning wonderful busy people, abeg I dey do small travel.

Can I operate my Lloyd and REVOLUT account outside the UK, especially in Africa?

Can't one actually live life here without needing a credit card?

Abeg any shop dey do sales? I wan buy small things for home people - ladies mostly

Yes sir, you can operate your account anywhere

AlphaCentaurii:
Please how much is IOM TB test in Naira for an adult?

#57,800

bukonlami:
My people please how long does dependent visa takes to be approved

I applied on 12th April and just received my BRP today (didn't receive any approval mail though).

I am also the MA. Not sure if MA or dependant will have much impact on the timeframe (except health/care workers visa).

It was also a standard application.

amnwa:
Please is anyone living or have any information about south Wales . In terms of cost of living and job opportunities.

Where exactly in South Wales?

Cardiff? - cost of living is fair for a capital city but I find it a bit pricy for a small city of that size (my personal opinion though).

Newport is cheaper, located between Cardiff and Bristol. So you can live in Newport and work in any of the 2 cities.

In terms of work, I don't have first hand info on that but shouldn't be bad.... your work experience matters too though.

Others, will contribute.

bukonlami:
My people please how long does dependent visa takes to be approved

Was the application done inside the UK or from 9ja?

Standard or priority?

TPLTD:
Who wud give you a house without work reference and guarantor. It’s not jus to have the money here you get a house. They have to go through your application before they decide. And with the number of pple you want pack come it wud be very difficult to get a house. Even Airbnb will be hard and expensive to get with this number.

I know several pple that came in since Feb with 2-3 kids and it took them up to 2 months to get a place after paying so much on Airbnb except the lucky ones with family members here who had to put up with them. Up till now sef some neva still get.

For your sanity better the MA come alone, settle down, look for a place before others come.

Nice. Thanks for the comment. The family don book ticket already. Na Airbnb be the best option as it is.

They might be lucky to get a LL to receive 6months upfront. Thanks for your contribution.

Please, can anyone here help with accommodation for a family of 5 arriving in Birmingham in May?

Please, if you have a 3-bedroom available for rent, kindly reach out to me.

Cassan:
Thank you very much for your response. He is yet to get COS. He wanted all his documents to be complete first. Is it possible for him to get COS now and then do IELTS just before he applies for visa?

Most employers/sponsors will want to ensure you have all your necessary documents ready/available before they go ahead to issue the CoS.

audrey54me:
Mine took 2 days. I got a successful email the next day. My brp card arrived 2 daysafter the email.

Was yours priority or normal? Also, was the change healthwork related, because I heard dey don't waste time for health guys.

Hwy9:
Please, has anyone changed sponsor recently or applied for a new visa within the UK?

How long did it take for them to make a decision? I just want to know the timeline and assess if dey don't have a long waiting list so one can consider priority service.

Please, can anyone help with this?

Please, has anyone changed sponsor recently or applied for a new visa within the UK?

How long did it take for them to make a decision? I just want to know the timeline and assess if dey don't have a long waiting list so one can consider priority service.