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Lexusgs430:
I had a friend that brought a maid from Nigeria, she was with them for over 7 years..... They treated her almost better than they treated themselves and their kids.......

The Judas in maid, still struck husband and wife..... They both went down for 36 & 49 months respectively....... 🙄

Hehe...
On what visa was she here for 7 yrs?

People should just forget getting home helps from 9ja and get on how others do. Its tough but doable

I have always found it interesting how descendants of people who were hounded and faced significantly worse discrimination than recent migrants in their days turn around and be fierce arbiters of who is worthy to be here or not. Some oddly think themselves to be of a higher stock which I find laughable. History is there to instruct.

Zahra29:
It wasn't a loophole; it was the default position from the creation of the CW that allowed most people from the CW to move freely to the UK. Similar to EU freedom of movement, but with automatic citizenship. They then changed the law, similar to Brexit, to make it more difficult to acquire British citizenship.

Not everyone who came to the UK was part of the Windrush - many moved to the UK long before the Windrush ship landed, some moved as citizens in later years.

All this to obsfucate the well known history of how a good chunk of your people came here.

You do realise that the challenges they faced can't be hidden. The local populace saw them as taking advantage of a loophole with the government increasingly doing more to curtail arrivals manytimes specifically targeting specific groups especially those from the Carribibean. Most of these ultimately resulted in Tatcher putting an end to citizenship by birth. Even today Many still regard the likes of Kemi as the last beneficiaries of that.

ariesbull:
Certainly!
Alberta Eyes U.S. Statehood? Petition Sparks National Debate

A new petition circulating in Alberta is calling for the province to leave Canada and become the 51st U.S. state—a bold move rooted in long-standing frustrations over federal policies and economic disparities.

Interesting... saw this graph a ehile back.

Brexit and recent global events have shown such narratives shouldn't be taken for granted as they can slowly fester and in these days of social media algorithms, be even pushed on by foreign powers with aim to destabilise the nation.

I hope Carney has the guile to calm tensions without feeding the beast.

Zahra29:
.... Once upon a time, many years ago, most members of the commonwealth, including my family, were automatically British subjects and could freely live and work in the UK as citizens. Then they changed the laws, mainly because they felt that too many people from certain continents were coming in. (Immigration has been a dicey issue for decades)....

Easy with the emotion.

By 'they' u mean the landlords?

So your family were part of the windrush crew who took advantage of British benevolence before that 'loophole' was closed. I gather most of them who claimed to have 'built' Britain started crying foul when the government asked them to go back and build their own country. Hehe.. We stood with them as brothers afterall. Quite comical now seeing some of their descendants say 'we don't want dem migrants in our country'. We all have our 'ojuelegba' afterall.

justwise:
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That is the key point there, loan condition is where the body is buried and have you noticed that most of these contracts are carried out by Chinese companies? Airport, rail , road contractions etc are done by Chinese companies.

True... it's one we should confront but it's not that straightforward.

Have you noticed all projects done by Chinese companies which are funded by Chinese loans are of decent quality and most importantly end up being completed? I hate to ask but would you say with reasonable certainty that if we freely borrowed (without terms) say $ 2B for the Kaduna rail, it would have been completed?

I hate to say it- some of the terms of the Chinese are infantalising but they also get the goods delivered. This is in contrast wo what we lend from the IMF e.t.c some at higher rates which disappear into thin air. The Chinese companies know they can't take money from their government and not deliver. Also, the host nation manytimes needs to provide some counterpart funding beforehand to demonstrate their interest. The fact that the hands of certain politicians are somewhat tied means they can't inflate the cost by several multiples while asking for the loan to be wired to their individual accounts.

We as a nation could address that issue through several means- one could be by local content rules mandating even the Chinese companies to use a majority of Nigerians e.t.c. afterall we issue the visas. We could also negotiate a split of construction companies with local and Chinese companies handling big projects concomitanly but that means we also have to hold local contractors to a high standard and the understanding that the money wouldn't be used to settle boys.

AirBay:
They cant hear most people because they trying to speak like them and too fast

Nigerians should stop forming oyinbo accents and speak normally. There is nothing wrong with our accents.

Americans cannot pick up when British ppl speak, Australians hate American accents. Even English people struggle when scottish or welsh people speak.

Wetin philipino, mexican, india people go say if you say Nigerian accent is bad, na our people dy form accent wy there tongues are not made for. Nothing problematic about the way we speak.

Well said,
You speak confidently and loud and folks would hear. It's up to those who don't to ask or sort themselves out. Also, we shouldn't be afraid to throw in our own 'pardon' when we don't hear them or when we feel they are being annoying.

when I visit 9ja, people still ask why my accent has not changed. I tell them it never will.
Recently, I had to explain to a relative back home that the English they speak is as good as it gets and comparable in quality to English spoken in the UK. Reminded them I have taken IELTs twice with less than 2 weeks preparation and came out with top scores and I don't speak better than they do. Still told them that English is another language I speak among many others (Hausa, pidgin, Igbo). Most Englishmen speak only one language. I stopped leaning English after I completed secondary school and I am certainly confident of my control of the language and I'm not seeking further learning on it.

I often speak to very old people- most who have hearing issues. I once had a question come my way on what the older people who struggle to hear do. My response was simple- they do not have a choice. I also struggle to hear them and make the effort to- again they do not have a choice. Or would that be asked to a northern English man or Scotsman most of whom I struggle to hear?
The person speaking started mumbling. Finally had to let him know we have more English speakers in Nigeria than there are people in GB


We need to understand that we are here on our merit and we speak and write English which is also another language.

ferfer:
Haha, benefit, eh!...sarcastic Wednesday.

The election has come and gone. A few personal takeaways -


3) The infatuation with reducing complex issues to simple terms is a dangerous habit. It was too easy to point at Trudeau as the reason for the increase in cost of living and inflation....

6) The major source of disagreement between the Liberal-led Ottawa and Conservative-leaning resource-rich provinces like Alberta, Saskatchewan has been the lack of 'empowerment' of the energy sector in these provinces. When two behemoths tussle, the minions around will be strafed.
An ideal situation for us immigrants is to get to a point where these political swings/strife does not lead to major turnarounds in our ‘economy’. If that means we need to explore ways of having viable, long-term careers that confer immunity to the boom-bust cycle of the energy sector so as to preserve and improve the strength of our communities, then so be it.

Well said especially the bolded. I have seen thesame in the UK where the right wing solution to everything is 'just end migration'
From traffic, to British youths not joining the military, to education, crime, healthcare e.t.c their answer is 'end migration'.

The average bloke hears that and tells himself dem immigrants are the reason for my state.

I'm fairly new to Canadian politics but the strife between Alberta + Saks needs to be sorted out. Carney should have this top on his list.

As migrants (as with everyone alike), we're inextricably linked to the economy we live in. Even high paying jobs e.g those in oil and gas can be retrenched during a downturn. But true, we need to start adressing the real issues for our problems and not heaping it on others.

Trump did this one well...

justwise:
Well...some Africans countries are deep neck into Chinese pocket, China may not be successful in interfering in some micro-economical policies of some African countries but they have a strong grip of their economy.

True... the wider conversation would be how African nations can generate funding for infrastructure inhouse by driving growth. Might seem a chicken and egg issue but definitely doable. In the interim, the terms of loans we seek should be improved on irrespective of origin

Cyberknight:
We're mourning your impending departure to Carneyland, which will leave Zahra bereft and inconsolable.

Na 'Carneyland' finally.... I dont know which 'expat' to carry for head now- British expat, Nigerian expat, even Canadian expat abi expat pro max.
Trump did a good one there sotay even the conservative leader lost his seat. Carney has a brill CV though, to be headhunted to be BOE head while not being British says it all.

Abeg free our lady....hehe. Lady who has refused to tell us how she + family stumbled upon a British kpali. Whether is was a boat arrival aka windrush or anchor baby situation... who knows

Senseless. What are they warning Nigerians for.

They are lacking in their responsibility to protect the masses. They in hand with EFCC, CBN e.t.c should seek these nefarious actors out and prosecute them.

Enough of the finger pointing

Poor reporting.
The article should have first explained what tbps means in clear simple language.

Tochitee:
Emzor woman she tried! Na one of the people wey supposed Dey worship tinubu be this for given her an enabling environment for her business to thrive! But spirit of ingratitude reign supreme in them,na their second nature!

You are disgrace and have a slavish mentality.

Worship a man who stole a mandate and has brought hardship onncitizens - almost cutting our gdp in half and entrenching rampant inflation. People like you are the reason Nigeria is how it is today.

What would citizens of UAE, Australia e.t.c do? Sacrifice their kids to their politicians?

Frizzy128:
telecoms technician

I am unsure what the average pay for this role is but these days, you could easily confirm the pay for a role online. Online fora like Reddit is usually a good resource for things like this.

Also, worth noting that with most western nations, it's much easier to climb the ladder once one has local experience. This doesn't mean he should undercut himself but helps him understand with time, provided he has the right mindset, he'd become more indispensable and can go for the more desired roles.

Finally, one can manytimes negotiate pay in a sensible manner especially if there's good evidence in support
All said, good he's thinking widely.

This place is getting quieter....

Interesting thread I stumbled upon. Nice weekend read..

Still didn't find an answer to the question on why they care?

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskAnAfrican/s/IuIhlcVebg

Frizzy128:
his option is to stay back in Nigeria with 250k naira job in Lagos

Good step. This should likely result in an uplift in his standard of living

His pay would be dependent on the role and his experience

Wat role is the new job in?

Quite disturbing moreso finding this on front page.

No measure of 'IQ' is standardised or acceptable across all demographics.
If this is to represent inate intelligence, how would an online test be used knowing fully well the literacy level and internet availability differs across nations? Also, how did they correct for the obviously relatively lesser numbers taking the test in certain parts?

Furthermore, intelligence is measured across a wide variety of domains. Messi is a genius in thesame vein as a top mathematician or physicist is. There are several forms of intelligence which are difficult to measure.


What's even more worrying is seeing people here chorus and repeat this- believing themselves to be of a low 'IQ' because an article somewhere posted such. What many fail to appreciate is that such narrative formed the bedrock of slavery for many centuries and a way by which even those thought to be morally or religiously upright excused it. Afterall, they believed Africans were sub-human.

@Seun @mods. This thread is worrying and one that shouldn't be promoted.

Frizzy128:
hello house, i want to ask a question, a company offered my friend an $18 cad per hour job, but the company will give him accommodation and pay for house bills as well, i want to ask if its a good deal and they only paid for hours worked for, but will be staying full time in the accommodation and he will only be spending on foods alone transportation is also sorted out by the company.

A 'good deal' is relative.

What are his options?

dustydee:
The key question is: Does missjekyll agree?

Hehe... people carry the matter for head.
To me, there is too much ado about it, but it brings much needed clarity. I can however see why many are particular on the issue.

BTW, it's been a while since missjekyll posted.. hope she's good

Goke7:
Na Una Dey make fish cost for naija now 😂 well done o, kundus to you 😂

100k ish for a full carton vs £20p for 2-3 dried pieces that look suspect. The UK street value of the carton fit reach to buy ticket.

On return, almost 2 bags are dedicated for certain items as most of my belongings dey enter my oversized hand carry. On one occasion, I remember as one immigration officer kept asking- this one wey all of una dey pack foodstuff, una wan finish food wey dey Nigeria abi food no dey UK?

The one wey tire me was once seeing someone stopped for having yam in their cabin bag.

Lexusgs430:
Wow.... That means loads of properties would now be available for immigrants to buy...... (since everything is now about immigrants)..... 🙄

Hehe... na their way

Tesla- another early beneficiary of the Trump administration. All said, with Musk being so close to power, would be surprised he drives more government contracts and subsidies towards his company.

"I've been on the record many times saying that I believe lower tariffs are generally a good idea for prosperity, but this decision is fundamentally up to the elected representative of the people, being the president of the United States," Musk said. "I'll continue to advocate for lower tariffs rather than higher tariffs, but that's all I can do."

By the way, I thought the Trump admin was going to fight Indians so other nations and the average American can enjoy what those migrants have been stealing (or development they have been preventing) .... it's worth getting updates on the state of that 'fight'

Interesting and close.

Trumps administration has really 'benefited' the CPC

Lexusgs430:
If our mortgage was to increase by £500 pcm, how would we cope?....🤔


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14634967/Mother-died-mortgage-increase-benefits-rejection.html?ito=native_share_article-nativemenubutton

Sorry for her loss
With recent changes to PIP, there'd be lots of such stories in the coming months

Agidipie:
For those who have traveled to Canada on holiday/visit, so one can only do biometrics in London, VAC in Manchester doesn't do biometric??

Did mine in London but that'd be closer to me. Can't recollect what options were on the booking portal but if there's a centre in Manchester, it should be listed online.

Lexusgs430:
My sister prepares a whole goat meat (asun), brings it in without issues (she done this multiple times)......🤣

She's always been lucky, only attempt it via direct flight. She freezes it days before departure and ice packs and pads it(all this for goat meat) ...... 😂

Never thought about goat meat or better dried bushmeat sef. I always carry fish as its pretty pricey in the UK. I just make sure its well dried and air it beforehand

People who say such crap tend to be those who are either gullible or blame others for their misfortune.

There are many Nigerians in the diaspora who would put much of their success down to information and support from network of Nigerian friends or colleagues.

Bottomline is there are good and bad humans everywhere.

EJIOGBENIMI:
I saw a 20 years old building ticking all my boxes but with an EPC C(74). The owner has been the occupant, with her family since new. She uses wall paper to design some of the walls. I found them so nice and I may even retain them for a while. I’ve read about people using wall papers to cover up defective parts of their houses. In as much as this doesn’t seem like it, are there other things that I need to look into or be aware of?
House is in Scotland and I have seen the home report of building and nothing was mentioned about any defects in the building.
Again, at what point do I do my own survey?

Most regular buildings of that age would have an EPC of C except the owner had gone out of their way to upgrade it.

I may be wrong but the main issue with wallpapers would be covering damp. Surveyors have a device that can detect damp behind such. Truth be said, a 20yo house is almost 'new build' and unlikely to have major issues if well built and looked after. Worth noting that most boilers and double-glazed windows tend to 'expire' around this time. This is what I've noticed when I viewed houses of that age. New carpets would also be expected.

I booked a survey once sale price was agreed and solicitors involved. I think its worth getting it done early so if anything major comes up, you can walk away or renegotiate without feeling like you've put in too much

NewT123:
Thanks for this answer. I had £2500 overdraft limit but reduced it to £2000. However, I do use up my overdraft monthly and pay this in full monthly but use it up the next month. Will this have an issue with my mortgage application!

You can proceed, discuss with a mortgage advisor and see. The most would be them declining.

However dipping into your overdraft monthly may raise flags when they review your bank statement. It shows you can barely survive on ur pay.

Credit cards are different. With overdrafts you pay daily interest on the amount used (at least with my bank) - so it's not a good way of lending except in dire circumstances. With credit cards you dont pay interest if u repay in full at the end of the month.

Bukad:
Co-asking this question. I have always wondered if arranged overdraft usage affects anything in the mortgage process?

Don't see how it'd be an issue except if you had a recent credit application or you dip into it often. My understanding is that even if you repay an overdraft withdrawal within a few days, using it in the first place might mean one is struggling with their finances. With credit cards, it's different.
As far as the sums used are a lesser part of ones limit and they're repaid monthly, it shouldn't be an issue. I heard some lenders may ask questions if a regular person has a very large credit allowance.

I had 3k on my overdraft and it didn't even come up

Treadway:
it goes without saying that funds must be confirmed in the account before goods are released. Aside the things you noticed, the session ID and/or transaction reference always has the date and time of the transaction in those long string of numbers you see. It takes some getting used to, but with practice over time, you'd be able to glance through and spot any funny business in mere seconds

Eg the original you posted, after the 000014 the next number is the date in y/m/date format 25/02/22. The next two numbers in the exact time the transaction went through 19:05

In the right hands, that can easily be cloned and edited in seconds. Confirmation for a business person should not only be based on a screenshot the customer shows them