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Brilliant. Can't wait to see it

Hopefully the start of non-traditional drama movies

The chap is unhinged. Needs to learn manners

The kind of debasing stuff you see on Nairaland.

Who ran this study and what tests were they based off?

The concept of IQ testing is something that should be looked at with nuaunce

Another paid post by the likes of Alexreports et al. with bogus self-serving 'awards' being shared around

This 'summit' appears to be another avenue to loot public funds

Sheron50:
Why do you mistake people sharing real encounters and challenges for hate? Or is it that you only want to hear fake fantasy stories of life abroad? It’s easy to preach ‘no country is without challenges’ when you’re not the one carrying the weight in Canada theory is cheap, reality isn’t!

In today's world that increasing overlap between anecdotes and actual reality is easy to blurry.
You want examples? I could go on for a while. From Nigeria- most of our religious and ethnic riots were fanned by what people thought to be 'real encounters'. All the tribal tropes we hear backhome and racist tropes world over are always based off some 'real encounter'. Every racist always has some 'real encounter' but excuse it by saying: 'It's not hate, afterall I have an Bleep friend'

Life anywhere can be hard- the way to thrive is not by hate or debasing oneself. If not anything, that's more likely to consign folks to a state of self-defeat

nitrogen:
Brah, you are the problem! People are having real conversations about the state (and reality) of their country. Every topic discussed here affects Canadians and immigrants one way or the other. So, calm down!

Including calling ourselves third world and hating migrants?

Sheron50:
You’re sitting in the UK acting like you are a guru in Canadian reality, but you don’t even live here. Easy to throw around theories about “why Nigerians vent” when you’re not the one dealing with rent hikes, job searches, or navigating IRCC’s moving goalposts!!

Again you miss the point - this is not about being a 'guru' in any society but the reality of living and thriving. This is a thread for Nigerians to discuss the reality and their experience of living in Canada not one to endlessly moan, debase ourselves or hate on a group we think are responsible for our individual struggles. If you're frustrated about IRCCs goalposts, then obsession with a group will not help. No country is without it's challenges.

I've always wondered why many posts on this thread bother on a far-right, anti-immigrant sentiment. Folks calling themselves 'third world', hating on other brown folks and constantly berating the country they live in etc. Reminds me of the recent Mehdi Hassan interview with far-right folks where a Latino dude got an awakening.

There's little in terms of substance on the actual reality of living in Canada here. I initially thought the Nigerian community in Canada is relatively not as robust but thats hardly the case. If not that I'm in Canada, I'd have mistaken the sentiment here for the reality. Folks I interract with have little bother about most of this.
The question becomes, why has this place become a venting ground for Nigerians fed up with Canada? Also, why is there little substance in terms of the wider reality of navigating Canada here?

Good topic.

Something widely overlooked and reason why many African nations are struggling

Nations need to bring down inflation and interest rates and also encourage banks to invest in the real economy. This ultimately boils down to sensible government spending and money printing.

We like telling oiselves that this rate increases FDI. But the fact is that is detrimental in the long-term as foreign portfolio investors come in and leave early with their profit before currency devaluation kicks in which only the masses suffer. If it was all about interest rates, everyone would be flocking to purchase Argentinian government debt

Goodenoch:
It is funny, isn’t it?

It was surprising to see someone who was so adamant about not seeing/understanding why people were speaking out against being targeted during the riots on the basis of their race (instead choosing to shift the issue entirely to “underlying causes” despite all the evidence that race was the core driver of the riots), suddenly begin to hallucinate about being targeted on the basis of her gender despite the lack of any of evidence of that, despite repeated calls to provide such evidence.

I guess the people who frequently pat themselves on the back about being ‘objective’ and attack others as ‘emotional’, often really are just projecting.

True... the way people create narratives in their head and act based on those stereotypes.

If you're going to accuse a group, then have some evidence at least. People have even asked- just point to posts of folks disagreeing with you cos you're a woman, yet nothing. It's just multiple attempts at deviation or one stereotype after another.

Jamesclooney:
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Wake up, Labour Party. You’re our only hope because I cannot vote Conservative or Reform.

Hehe... so much ado. It'd be alright in the end
Labour dropped the ball on this and it wasn't difficult to predict. They believed their electoral narrative. The opposition speaks against anything the ruling party does- the ultimate downside of tribal politics . However, they should have a clear-headed team working on policy.

It's quite clear to anyone who has seen immigration from both ends that the tide would only continue (and get larger) if there was no deterrent. They could have piloried the conservatives but still used the Rwanda scheme while creating safe means to apply.
With the cost if living crises, it's virtually impossible to convince anyone to accept tax rises when they feel those coming via boats are given a free pass.

The next quagmire awaiting them is their inability to raise government revenue while also rapidly cutting legal migration (and likely growth). Ultimately, Rachel would break some of her pledges.

All said, in a system like the UK, I'd much rather Farage as PM than be influencing policy on the sidelines.

Zahra29:
Can't say, or can't be bothered to respond to your childish comments?🙄

Lol, but I just remembered when you played the racism card when a gentleman from your town asked you where you were from.

Poor man - getting accused of all sorts over an innocent question.

Another attempt at deviation.

So you said most opposition to your views here is angled on you being a woman and when asked to expatiate, you try everything to deviate it.

It's not difficult to see how people paint narratives and lean into stereotypes.

steroid:
The court has to explain how someone who is threatened, first needs to determine what's reasonable before defending themselves. This is ridiculous.

This is the law in most civilised nations aside some U.S. states.
The downside in the U.S is that folks can use bogus 'self-defence' claims to kill in a clearly racially motivated fashion and still walk away. Trayvon Martin remains a popular case here

Self defence has to be reasonable and proportionate. Admittedly, its not black and white and can be tricky in many cases but the underlying priniciple holds. I have no issues with the public outcry if folks feel justic is not being served

BTW, if such longstanding legal doctrine bring anarchy then perhaps, every western nation would have since burnt to the ground.

Diplomacy2020:
Good day to you all.
Please I need advice on this.
I woke up and found my patio door to the garden broken.
I called my insurance and was told I have £350 excess and their own vendor quoted £623. They requested that I pay £350 while they pay the rest. But I found a local vendor that quoted me £330.

What should I do please?

Tricky one.. eitherway, you'd pay for most or all of it.

Worth clarifying if using your insurance would count as a claim when you come to renew hence increasing your premium.

If the local chap has good reviews and is trustworthy, I'd prefer using him as he's overall cheaper and likely to be faster.

Subsequently, for repairs that are unlikely to exceed your excess, its worth checking the cost from local providers first.
MyBuilder app has been a God-sent in finding tradesmen - quick response and one can see reviews

NewT123:
Thanks bro. Just looking to sort this out and fix for 2 years. Got to plan for other commitments

Good luck... eitherway, the high rates now might not matter much in the long run.

Goke7:
😂 Indeed imagine 7 heads of government had to accompany Zelensky to the Oval Office to manage those children there . That’s how great again America is now!

Hehe.... na better line of defence. Even Mr Z finally wear suit.

Trump no be better person

Lexusgs430:
That group 1, that refused to buy, would continually pay (assist their japa colleagues), in paying their mortgages off...... 🤣😂

Don't worry about making rent payments (you're getting a service)....... 😁😊😂

Hehe...pity landlords. U sef na one.
Finally na selfless service. One group is providing housing, the other is supporting their landlords retirement abi mortgage.

My landlady dey sometimes look me as her retirement benefit... she no dey take eye see my rent. Once its past 8am the day before its due, she go dey jittery. She's retired and doesn't look like she has much in terms of income aside statutory stuff and her additional pension (i.e tenant). All said, housing is good.

Always found it odd when folks say their plan is to use house A for retirement. Inside life...

Zahra29:
Nope, his name isn't Utopia.

He's not famous either, although he's an experienced and successful surgeon.

Quite interesting that after playing the gender card, you still can't say what your thought process was or why you did it.

This is how Nigerians are accused of all sorts

Goke7:
Life is all by choice and target. All the advanced economies never sat down in their countries to build it, they did spread out to trade their skills, talents, resources and products to be where they are today. Anyone telling Africans to sit in their nations to build their countries just want them to remain poor. The Chinese understand this well hence they are spreading out everywhere! Indians and other Asians as well. Even Europeans and Americans are spreading out to the Middle East and Asia and I don’t see anyone bullying them for it or telling them to go back to where they come from. It’s just global trade whether people move in by air, land or water, na trade simple.

Fair point.. after interracting with many, I've come to see that it's mainly for Africans that travel is made to seem as a privilege. Sadly, we're also accepting it.
When I speak to Brits who have holiday homes in Spain or planning on a working break in Australia, they see it as a right. You sense the air of entitlement in their voice. Canada, Aussie, NZ, U.S are populated with folks of European heritage yet some Africans in this day and age still see travel as a privilege. I might excuse some folks in 9ja but those whove moved out should know better.

NewT123:
Hi guys,

As D1uncle said, your rates are quite exorbitant.
Know people who got mortgages even with a few months left on their visa but individual circumstances differ. Have you looked at Barclays?

The housing market is quite tepid and building your deposit for next 6months ish may be a good way to proceed

Interesting.... Perhaps an expansion

https://archive.is/iBcRv

Interesting article... know 3 folks in the 2024 group so not very surprised. Make madam Kemi no see this one though... she'd say 'those pesky Nigerians are now buying British properties to rent even before they collect kpali.'

Jokes apart, it reminded me of discussions that happened here recently with the visa brouhaha. On the one hand, some folks advised against buying property in the UK as they would ultimately return to 9ja. The second group countered the first advising them to buy eitherway so as to build equity. Seems like we all forgot the third and rising group - landlords who dont mind taking rent from group one. Good there's willful representation- at least that way, the money remains in the community.
Na joke I dey ooo...

https://archive.is/iBcRv

Zahra29:
Hallelujah 🎉 and congratulations on your "relocation"

Sure, let's meet up when next I visit Canada. I think I mentioned that my uncle is a physician there, a surgeon, and I have a lovely big family settled therein.

Gracias madam Z.

This your famous uncle, is his name utopia?

BTW, you still haven't answered; when you played the gender card, did you really believe it or was it meant to be a distraction?

Goke7:
instead of money na water your own don become 'kpali na water' sha no let awon far right see this your post o, before dem go increase that thing to 20 years abi kuku cancel kpali altogether cos the way people head dey touch these days like say another thing dey

Hehe...anything wey dem wan do na their business. If Brexit hasn't thought them lessons, a second one would. E no go surprise me say Kemi dey visit NL

Truth be said, it's opportunities we chase....the kpali is a byproduct. But we're more conscious of it because as Nigerians, we don see shege on account of kpali matter.
Hopefully we can build 9ja make our green kpali dey strong.

lavida001:
You are way educated for you not to understand my post and my stands. I wonder where you get the inferiority complex perception of me from. This is not new from you to gaslight people on here. I commend you you are good in that aspect. Your minions are there for you to gaslight but you can’t twist my words....

Hehe... I had to check your last few posts to be sure I'm responding to the right person. You that wanted to build Nigeria 'by force'... now builder is waxing lyrical... abi builder no wan build again?

Jokes aside, don't ask for conversations you can't handle. My offers still remain..buzz me again when you are ready to build Africa or discuss Cana.

lavida001:
Youna go build that Africa by fire by force

lavida001:
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I know people dont want to hear this but Seriously something wrong with our race.

lavida001:
It’s funny how some of us come to this country and want to tell them how to rule their country try. Something we can’t demand in our country.
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Better just take what they give you. Don’t forget you said you came here because of your kids future.

lavida001:
Their country their choice. Fix Africa only then you can be truly free.

lavida001:
You no fit complain for your country na another man country you wan complain abi.

The earlier you know your place the better. If you are not happy right to your MP and I’d like to see what that will get you. They are the majority and they will always have their way. If I see that what’s going on is not what I want I go back home. simple… the country don even tire me.

lavida001:
Really Has slavery truly ended?

I’m glad I can spark your brain to think critically. That consciousness about your root you must learn it by force.

Another senseless move by Trump. How long before other countries begin to follow suit and folks excuse it and say afterall, America does thesame.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/even-1-new-tax-will-burden-african-immigrants-send-money-back-home-rcna224406

dimejalex:
Why would you want to move to ireland? wen you’re already in canada balling sir

Wasn't a strong consideration but an option.

Ireland has done quite well of late with the tax income from U.S companies flowing in. It's increasingly an option for consultants as the barrier to entry is less. However, I don't think many UK born folks would be keen to move to a country that have seen hell at the hands of the British. For we wey be 9ja, we don't care.
Knew a psychiatrist who had an offer there in the region of 250k Euro in Ireland. While preparing for the move, the Canadians asked for 'help' and he sent an unfortunately response to the Irish. In less than 3months, I was looking at the houses he was considering buying and was impressed. Ultimately, the UK is good but its not the only option.

Goke7:
Eku Canada o like my people will say! Looks like someone is really balling out there! Gracias and hoping in few years to come you won’t be confused on what to identify as 😂 cos na so e Dey start, just kidding but these are the kind of stories I like to read! 👍 you’ve worked your socks off so enjoy bruv!

Gracias! We are world citizens
Surely space for 1-2 more kpalis mainly for retirement purposes. Was thinking U.S but the tax implications (even on worldwide income) no be here moreso with the time involved. Perhaps next one go be a purchasable kpali ... possibly in the Caribbean. Nice, familiar feel, good nature and sandy, warm beaches.

lavida001:
No one is in competition with so grow up you and quit trying to prove a point.

Careful what you ask for they say. You had been goading me about Cana and I deliberately avoided giving you and answer so as not to sound hauty. Now I have responded, you are digging a hole. Next time you summon courage to ask, you'd get more details. Eitherway, when you are ready to discuss 'building 9ja', buzz me. At least you can see no one is running from that topic as you had previously made yourself believe- you just have to be matured enough to engage folks on certain topics.

Finally, when next you come singing how you believe yourself to be inferior and expect us to believe same of ourselves, always remember what I told you- we don't all think alike.

mex551:
Inside life

Good experience so far, not even touched on the clinical side.

They have what is called a 'meet and greet' - before one takes on a person as a patient, both parties meet and decide if they want to work together. I always find it odd when after I tell folks I'm ok to be your doc, they happily say thank you for having me as a patient.. like say na exam.

In the UK, was frequently on home visits during my lunchtime. Reception staff were frequently arguing with folks who demand home visits but can somehow find their way to the pub/saloon. For Cana- it's never been a consideration. Never done one and even if I do, na plenty thank you and appropriate bill go follow am.
Lots of 'free work' one did in the UK is paid e.g letters, prescription refill... are paid for here

Another frequent question is folks who worriedly ask, how long would you be here? When I enquire more, they narrate how their old doc left after say 6months prompting them to change. I tell them, I'm happy so far and not planning to move but can't predict the future. Afterall, na 6 yrs I dey for UK and something similar for 9ja.

Last one is folks that ask- why Canada? I tell them I moved to explore- life is for living. Then explain how I considered remaining in the UK vs moving to Ireland, Aussie, NZ or Canada.
Someone looked sad and said, hmmm.. wasn't happy he had never left Canada.

All said, so far, so good. We hope for the best.

Zahra29:
I'm also curious, as Cyberknight has suggested that we meet up, are you commenting from Canada or are you still in North England?

It feels like over a year since we all wished you Bon Voyage🇨🇦 , so I naturally assumed that you were long gone, but it seems the opportunity might not be lost.

Thought you said I was too cowardly. We could meet...perhaps in Vancouver...beautiful city.
'North England'? Cant remember saying that.

BTW, I wonder what you think about the wording of the respective notifications from the UK and Canada. I found that of Canada warmer and more welcoming. BTW, I gather Kemi is complaining about Nigerians becoming British. Hehehe. Copy her in and send her my regards.


Well, I've been planning my Canada move for a while and had sought your advise on it at a point. You really did hope I'd be gone for good but not so quick. I had to first pick up my kpali so I can keep contributing and paying taxes to the UK govt even when in Canada. All said, in my time here, I've built a dense network, have quite a few relatives (thanks to B. Jo) and a few financial investments, pensions and property. That means I'd be forever linked to the UK - I no wan make my pension loss. Eitherway, I'd invariably visit often and could return at anytime I see fit. I know one of the requirements for the rent insurance on my BTL was routine property inspections - might do that myself or delegate it to the agent. I believe taking a flight from Canada to do that would be an allowable business expense and should give me the opportunity to enjoy the ever-green English countryside once again.


BTW, you still haven't said what was going thru your mind when you played the gender card. Belief or distraction?

The thing with negotiations as @ferfer said is that manytimes playing the long game pays off.

Trump has upended global trade. Though things looks to be calming, fact is they hardly have. The trade system we had was build over decades. There'd be lots of aftershocks with many untold effects that'd be difficult to conceptualise now.

A good example is Brexit- the UK naively exited the EU blaming the union for all their issues. The aftershocks have been brutal. Immigration they were looking to bring down went up by over 300%, the economy is not booming as they had imagined e.t.c. They thought they'd walk into good trade deals afterwards with major countries like in times past but these nations preferred to trade with the EU than UK. After years of desperation, the country signed up to a one-sided deal with Australia. A deal so bad that Australian journalists mocked the UK on live TV over it.

Case in point here is that with the U.S, if most expost is currently protected under CUSMA, Canada might be better off not rushing into a deal. Discuss, but be dogmatic. If things start going south in the U.S, the last they need in a year wiuld be further upheaval of the vital resources Canada provides which gives Carney more leverage. To get there, we might need to bide our time for the next few months as Australia did with the UK. Negotiating these deals are hardly straightforward and always bending the knee is never the answer.