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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by jedisco(m): 11:33pm On May 03 |
toughest007: Irrespective of where one stands on this, there is alot to be learned from China especially for folks from the global south. China has been thru alot. Even before Japan, a few decades earlier there were the opium wars where which were basically Britain asking to pay China for agricultural produce by supplying them opium. When they refused, Britain and allies invaded, forced them to accept and use opium as pay plus a host of other unfair treaties such as giving up Hong-Kong. What followed was hundred years of humiliation. Even when China agreed to fight alongside the allies in return for their seized land, Britain turned around and handed the land over to Japan all in a bid to humiliate them. It took alot for them to purge themselves of this and regain some self consciousness. Today, China is about the largest trading partner of most nations. A driver in many fields, practically impossible to sanction and yet has began to improve prosperity by means of relatively fair relations and trade not by conquest and war. Many nations in Africa would have a much more practicable means of getting to the top by following the footsteps of China rather than by blindly following the West as frankly speaking we have no countries to steal wealth off and then claim democracy when we get to the top. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by jedisco(m): 10:21pm On May 03 |
Goodenoch: Policies in the west are crafted on economic and political need (i.e economic growth and elections) and not innuendos. There is a reason why the UK government brought back the PSW visa- it was not because they're keen on having graduates remain. |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by jedisco(m): 10:13pm On May 03 |
Gerrard59: It's said that if you take away the over 750million people China has lifted from poverty in a single generation, the world in general has made little progress in reducing poverty. If China goes on to become the world dominant power, they stand the chance of being the first to achieve that with the lowest negative impact in human history. Their story has been an economic miracle. Thats what some folks comparing China to the US fail to understand- the miracle is that in 2024, China has become the elephant in the room. I get your sense of frustration but in doing that, I'd avoid insulting your folks as it depicts self hate. Gerrard59: I said on another fora that just like with most things there would always be different routes and means to good governance The role of every responsible government is to bring returns to the populace and foster the greater good. In this, China has exceedingly excelled. If we limit governance to whether they fit one world or another, then its a different story 2 Likes |
Religion / Re: Pastor Orders Bride To Remove Eyelashes At Wedding by jedisco(m): 9:00pm On May 03 |
Lalami3232: You are a disgrace! @Seun this is what you've turned nairaland into. A place where black youg men trade insults. I wonder if larger forums like reddit would tolerate such |
Travel / Re: Some Epic Coastal Highways From Around The World by jedisco(m): 10:00pm On May 01 |
Have you compared the terrain where these roads were built and when they were built to that in Nigeria? |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by jedisco(m): 11:31am On May 01 |
Goodenoch: Then the justice system should be equipped to promptly deal with such BS claims as you put it. I wonder if this response is based on stating clearly that I don’t look down on assylum claimants. Perhaps would changing the phrase from assylum to benefit claimants have made it more palatable? No human is illegal not more less than folks who 'discovered' Australia or 'discovered' America. Being a recent world empire, Britain sullied its hands in the dish of many nations and its invariable that many would want to live here. The asylum system should be well funded, robust and able to deal with these claims promptly. All said, what are the practicable and legal assylum routes to the UK? 1 Like |
Fashion / Re: Helping The Poor These Days Is Very Dangerous by jedisco(m): 10:34am On May 01 |
Testiebobo: You should have given him new clothes 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Kaduna Refinery To Commence Production Of 60,000 Bpd, Before Dec. 2024 by jedisco(m): 12:58pm On Apr 30 |
At this stage of our nation, are we not tired of all this talk of 'set to' 'about to' with pictures of a white man for even basic infrastructure projects that only fan a neo-colonialist mindset? This is 2024. A working refinery is not rocket science. Well meaning Nigerians are not interested in weekly articles of 'set to' from now till December before further postponement. FG should get to work and inform us know when the refinery is up and running. That's what they're paid for. 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Sports / Re: NFF Appoints Finidi George As Super Eagles Head Coach by jedisco(m): 3:03am On Apr 30 |
membranus: 2013 by Stephen Keshi. 2 Likes |
Business / Re: Why Naira Depreciated By 23% In 4 Days — Currency Dealers, Analysts by jedisco(m): 10:19pm On Apr 29 |
Besuccesful: I always wonder. Why can't nt the request for usd via BDCs be chanelled thru the banks. In the past, folks could spend usd with their naira cards at a bank-determined exchange rate. That more of a transparent market than cas-in-habd BDCs which are difficult to oversee. |
Sports / Re: NFF Appoints Finidi George As Super Eagles Head Coach by jedisco(m): 9:57pm On Apr 29 |
LZAA: The conversation of what local (or African coach) to give is a healthy one. But the sentiment that a white man is better suited (mainly because he's white) is what I'm against. Afterall our last AFCON cup was won by a Nigerian coach. 2 Likes |
Sports / Re: NFF Appoints Finidi George As Super Eagles Head Coach by jedisco(m): 7:44pm On Apr 29 |
Freshtruth: Irrespective of how Finidi performs, I'd always be an advocate of equpping and supporting local talent. We could aswell sit at home and beg oyibo folks to be our doctors, governors, employers e.t.c. infact to come recolonise us. We should give our mineral reserves freely to them, close our refineries and not produce anything rather import all we could from them. There is no shortcut to success. We have to invest in, build and support local capacity. 3 Likes |
Sports / Re: NFF Appoints Finidi George As Super Eagles Head Coach by jedisco(m): 5:52pm On Apr 29 |
Freshtruth: I'd say the reverse is the case here. There is nothing to prove he is not capable. What was our the resume of our last coach before he was appointed? Would you say this if it was an Arteta, Alonso or De Rossi being appointed? |
Sports / Re: NFF Appoints Finidi George As Super Eagles Head Coach by jedisco(m): 5:30pm On Apr 29 |
Freshtruth: That's unfair criticism and a neo-colonialist mindset. Give him time to proove himself. Guardiola, Arteta, Alonso, Gerard, Rooney e.t.c were players of good quality like Finidi George who have gone on the be given good platforms in their host continent. We should support the right local coaches to build their skill. Its disgraceful whenever I watch AFCON and see litany of European coaches dotting the bench. Is it that we dont have good ex-players or coaching staff? Afterall, the last AFCON proved we have good refs and the most successful coach at AFCON was an African. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by jedisco(m): 12:31pm On Apr 27 |
Zahra29: You're trying to be clever by half. International laws and treaties covering assylum claims are clearly spelt out. 1. Coming through a safe country is not a ground for refusal. If not landlocked or Island nations as the UK would be able to extricate themselves from international obligations for the most part. Or all assylum claims for those arriving on boats thru France would be dead on arrival as France is a safe country. 2. I do not look down on those arriving by boats both in a personal or professional capacity and certainly do not get the vibe that folks here do. On a person note, I see many as hapless folks fleeing unlivable conditions in their home nations some of which were a result of misdemeanours by western states. In my professional capacity I have interacted with a number and treated thrm just like I would any other person infact I put in more time and effort with them as they are a largely vulnerable group. Any colleague who does differently should rightly be made to answer to their regulator. 3. Perception hedged on certain narratives mean little to me. I dont think the perception of Albanians a racist mind is very much different from any black or brown person. To put succinctly, those who are claiming assylum in Ireland have not commited a crime. Let the Irish justice system deal with the claims and decide what's mertiable or not. Also, what they are doing is of little business to me. P.s this is not advocating folks to claim or not claim asylum. 3 Likes |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by jedisco(m): 11:29am On Apr 27 |
Lexusgs430: Interesting. Recently, an undercover reporter was able to work in a prison via an agency with little or no background check. When something becomes routine, people wrongly let their guards down. I'm looking to open a trading212 isa this year. Could you share ur ref link? Know u posted it a while back but can't find it. |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by jedisco(m): 1:53am On Apr 25 |
ehizario2012: I wonder why any negative media coverage mentioning Nigeria is another avenue to denigrate ourselves. As recent as last year, Albanians (a European nation) were trooping to the UK en masse. Would we also call them 'special'? Significantly more Indians claim assylum in the UK than Nigerians (even adjusted for population) - does that make them them more 'special'. Nigeria is unlivable for many. Let the countries they are claiming assylum to decide the cases on their merit not we using it an an avenue to look down on yourselves. Migration is as old as man. Most of the developing world opened their doors (voluntarily or involuntarily) to the western world at different times. I don't see westerners going around apologising for that. We should have some self worth. 15 Likes 1 Share
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Education / Re: Schools Peter Obi Built & Over 100 Schools He Renovated & Upgraded As Governor by jedisco(m): 11:03am On Apr 24 |
aguluobi: Investment in education is not all about building new schools 'from scratch'. Equipping and expanding current infrastructure is of more importance. New schools should be built only when and where needed. It's also important to understand the local demography as most communities have large orthodox churches who have schools that wre almost public in nature. These were also equipped. 13 Likes 4 Shares |
Romance / Re: Name A Bigger Simp Than This by jedisco(m): 8:48pm On Apr 23 |
All I see are here little mind, making noise in support of racism of the royal family against a black lady and calling out a chap with a mind of his own. How many of you would stand for what you believe same way Harry has done? If you all had such spine perhaps politicians would not be raping Nigeria dry why you lots sleep in religious houses hoping for a better tomorrow. Like I tell pseudo alpha males on nairaland. Aplha starts with achieving and not scrapping the bottom and black ladies to feel good. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by jedisco(m): 3:01pm On Apr 22 |
MelaninGemstone: I don't think the UK routinely stamps folks out on exit. I know I had encountered this when applying for ILR. I could see in and out stamp for Nigeria and some other places but not the UK. Dont have my passport closeby to confirm but I wouldn't be worried about this. |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by jedisco(m): 1:41pm On Apr 21 |
BTW, where is @justwise? He hasn't posted in a while. Hope safe |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by jedisco(m): 1:29pm On Apr 21 |
Zahra29: No need going back and forth. Economic realities (and this) are not about what I want but actual facts. Just like ending nursing bursaries increased students numbers, here also, certain realities hold true; 1. Income from international students formed an increasingly important part of uni funding also helped to subsidise fees paid by local students. 2. Recent imigration changes has caused a good dip in that income stream. 3. Some unis either have to significantly cut down/lay off staff or look to other sources of funding- mainly govt or local tuition 4. Government increasing core funding has to come from somewhere. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by jedisco(m): 10:54am On Apr 21 |
Peerielass: Hehe... e no go happen as people like free stuff. Another is rental controls in Scotland. It would be interesting to see how that eventually pans out. The issue is that the largesse is difficult to maintain or the opportunity costs are huge. Reason why I'm sceptical about many Labour supporters. They believe in most things being free without really piecing out the immediate and longterm effects. Like someone said, its quite similar to Buhari of 2015. |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by jedisco(m): 10:23am On Apr 21 |
Raalsalghul: Hehe... problems in health, to housing to education to infrastructure were blammed on immigrants. Even person wey no fit give em wife belle go clam ' but dem immigrants'. You see folks moaning on how they cant survive on certain jobs but them no send say immigrants on same jobs will pay visa fees, ihs and ilr fees, without dipping into public funds and even without access to 30hr free child care. Like one said- they have a higher suffering threshold. Anti-immigration policies are one thing both sides of the divide agree on. But don't miss the forest for the trees. The coming decades would be dominated by a struggle not for natural resources like times past but human resources. This same UK pays agencies loads to poach nurses from overseas, they now register more doctors from abroad than the do local grads, have devised a means to ensure cheap care labour from beyond, are also paying teachers 10k in relevant fields. |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by jedisco(m): 10:03am On Apr 21 |
miidae: I don't think your options are mutually exclusive. UK experience is very important in getting a job moreso if its in a desired field. As you have no visa encumbrances for the time being, you could take the care role and still be applying for roles in your given field. At least, you get UK experience and don't have a gap on your CV in addition to the income. You can then look out for volunteer roles in ypur chosen field to garner specific experience. With that under your belt, you should be able to get folks willing to sponsor in your chosen field. 1 Like |
Investment / Re: Treasury Bills In Nigeria by jedisco(m): 9:51am On Apr 21 |
Streetinvestor2: The true value represents the rate at which market participants- including everyday Nigerians can exchange for. Before this current dispensation, the last time we has a true value was at 150 ish The black market rate was once 350, then 500, 750, 950. Which of them represented the true value of the naira? Giving usd to a select few at cheaper rates also subsidised the black market rate but in turn generated a gaping hole. Which is why the street price rose whenever CBN adjusted its rates. What the CBN did for years was cover an infested wound with plaster and tell us look! it's healing well. What you are asking is how deep did the infection go- the answer is simple- we don't know cos we never bothered to find out. 4 Likes |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by jedisco(m): 8:11am On Apr 21 |
Zahra29: Facts might appear illogical but they remain facts. That's why in interpreting data, the more important part is not the number bring presented to you but the details behind. In this case- actual nursing acceptances/students (not applications) and the trend (not just a year). The opportunity cost of bursaries were that the numbers were limited to what the govt could sponsor which was in itself a bottleneck. With it being scrapped, students could be accepted freely into courses hence causing a jump in numbers. Like everyone studying, they can still take up student loans if they wish too. There is now also the masters in nursing and apprenticeship pathway to a nursing licence. History has shown a bursary would not help uptake (except its unlimited). Renumeration OTOH might help. The argument is not against subsiding education. Cherry picking a fragment of Nigeria without understanding the underlying demographic and drivers is not a reasonable comparison. Moreso given the tuition free being paid here is subsidized just like it is in Nigeria. What's better is that anyone can go thru a uni program here without spending a penny whereas uni students in Nigeria have manytimes had to drop out as they were unable to afford the subsidised fee. England can make tuition free just like Scotland. The only two questions are- how would it be funded And what would be the opportunity cost?
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Travel / Re: Living In The UK: Property,Mortgage And Related by jedisco(m): 6:21pm On Apr 20 |
opeoyek: Thats where it's more important. Don't think its compulsory though. |
Travel / Re: Living In The UK: Property,Mortgage And Related by jedisco(m): 6:19pm On Apr 20 |
teeebest: I'm surprised.. even for the north wasn't expecting it this 'cheap'. |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by jedisco(m): 6:09pm On Apr 20 |
Raalsalghul: Lol.. the interesting part is going online and seeing folks who typically blame immigrants for everything suddenly start talking about 'punching up' now that the next low hanging fruit is being targeted simply cos the demographic involved here is different. What next? perhaps limiting state pension to only those whose parents were Brits. An immigrant recently asked me 'what is mental health'. The person don hear am for news tire but didn't comprehend. I tell no worry, after 5 years (ILR) u sef go sabi about mental health. 5 Likes |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by jedisco(m): 6:00pm On Apr 20 |
lavida001: The benefits system is a maze the drivers might be contentious, but the trend is clear. I remember stating a while back to ask any GP you know how far with fit notes. 2.8 million and rising on longterm sick. Irrespective of the cause, someone has to pay for their welfare. A fast rising significant part of the central and local governments budget goes to social care, state pension and universal credit. Those in affected counties are already feeling it. Ultimately, the statement by Hunt captures it well- work should pay. 2 Likes
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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by jedisco(m): 5:37pm On Apr 20 |
Zahra29: Interesting there was a big jump in the number of nursing students when the bursary was scrapped. One wonders if a reintroduction would not cause a reversal. Nigeria subsidizes education (and petrol) at a baseline for every student (not exclusively medical students). Every country has a social budget- the main points are first, what percentage of public money is spent on social interventions. Secondly, what are those social interventions and most importantly is there an equitable and progressive distribution? |
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