₦airaland Forum

Goke7:
There have been inconsistencies on the reasons given for folks swinging to the right, the same people will tell you tomorrow that it was because of the economy or inflation another day they will tell you it’s because of immigration and the southern border. All sorts of excuses all in the name of being politically correct so it’s neither here nor there from my observation. Even the DEI excuse thing has been used by many to portray that it was mainly used to promote the trans community while denying the many other benefits it brings for an integrated society.

True- it's multifactorial and also difficult to pin it all down to racism.

That Trump rode the wave of being better for the economy was surprising as we know their economy has been very strong with wage growth across board.
I hope its not like Nigeria of 2000-2010 where we were adamant about how bad things were until we subsequently experienced Buhari. Today we look back fondly at when many could afford 6yo tokunbo cars.

Another issue is expectation and entitlement which can't be kept up with. Its like how many people say they wouldn't have kids cos of how bad the world is without understanding we're living in the best time of human history. Also, an increasing number just want something different- a politician or party that deviates from the norm which is what I think is driving Reform. They are now seeking to appeal to those on the centre-right as they recognise they'd need numbers to make a difference.

Zahra29:
A lot of work is being done in specialist hospitals like Marsden and Imperial on using AI in analysing scans, cancer diagnosis and tumour grading. Mammography AI systems are already being trialled and deployed in breast cancer screenings.
Many other studies are underway, or already completed, using AI in complex areas such as lung cancer and some sarcomas, leading hopefully to more accurate, faster and earlier diagnoses and improved treatment options/outcomes.

Yes, alot is being trown at AI to see what sticks - once good-enough data is out, NICE would start recommending them as the baseline. Considering wait lists and cost of medical care the potential for profit is massive.

Recently, a new reasearch drew waves in the community for demonstrating certain AI models were not inferior when compared to radiologists in picking up possible cancers on specific scans and were able to pick up certain cancers very early. I haven't read the paper but the question on many clinicians minds would be what are hoardes of other insignificant issues it'd highlight that may lead to undue investigations and outcomes. If every positive result of the AI model still has to be reviewed by a clinician (like a well-sold model I recently used), then it may limit it's value. I can see a situation where after a radiologist has read thru a scan, they might feed it through a model as a 'second opinion' to see if there's anything they might have missed.

missjekyll:
What is the current thinking on sports? If your androgens are kept low ,does that still give an advantage if weight class and other variables are kept constant?

Also,what age would you consider very young? Did anyone have any medical or surgical treatment at that age?

We know androgens have a developmental and performance role and not all developmental characteristics can be reversed. At what point did they start being low? What is a top female boxers chance against AJ is he hormonally transitions today? I'd place all bets that he'd still beat the sh*t out of her. Like with many things, I think this has gone full circle.

Gender treatment especially for minors in the NHS is a sh*t show. Wait times span several years. Private clinics which may be quick to initiate treatment are quick to dump it back on the NHS- sometimes parents pulling out for cost reasons.
People did have and increasingly sought treatment below 18 - hence the recent Cass review which raised certain startling questions prompting many clinicians to have a rethink. We don't just know the longterm effect of puberty blockers. Its now widely thought that puberty hormones do not just affect the development of physical features but also certain mental faculties. What's the longterm effect on a persons cognition if those are used during a phase of rapid development?

To conclude: recently, we were told how Trump would cut Indians to size. It's still early days but boy, he's signed a number of executive directives. I'm yet to see any which would disproportionately affect indians.

Bringing an end to DEI (which aimed to adress racial disparities in attainment borne from centuries of unfair treatment) would see more Asians (of which indians make a good chunk) in top Americans colleges and subsequently help them into top jobs. Oddly, black Africans might be the most affected as most migrating few who were on average higher attaining than African Americans so were able to ride their wave (I believe) into good spots.

Ending citizenship by birth (though unlikely to hold) would mostly affect Latinos and South-American migrants.

Nothing has been said about H1B visa yet but already hundreds of billions of dollars is being poured into AI - leading the crew is Soft Bank CEO- Masayochi Son who is Korean-Japanese. Remember tech leaders tend to favour immigration and if the recent body movements by them is anything to go by, I wouldn't be surprised that while Trump uses border closure and some deportations as a news headline to keep MAGA happy, he secretly listens to tech heads and opens up the work visa pathway. We can guess who'd form most of the beneficiaries. The endgame from the previous two points i.e more Indians in uni and less bottlenecks in job places for them would only see more Indians getting H1B spots.

Furthermore, more Indians getting into highly paid tech jobs would create the PR that'd lead to an increased admittance of Indians in the west as many would look to replicate the success of big American tech by getting talent all over the world. We can see this in the UK who might soon announce an AI visa. Ultimately, these Indians in high places would create the network effect that'd see more come in or certain jobs being offshored to India- No fret! its how the world works.

To be clear, while I'm against ending DEI, I have no qualms with Indians getting spots they have worked hard for.It's still early days and some of these are postulations but I can only wonder what African folks who supported Trump in the hope that he'd fight Indians for them think now. Oddly, though a small cohort participated, it appears Indians like Trump

And before someone start mumbling racist jibes e.g 'type of indians e.t.c', they should look at history and find out the type of Brits UK sent to Australia and where both nations are today.

ednut1:
@jedisco The trump threats has shown that Canada needs to dump all these climate change and environmental ideologies. Build more pipelines to the east , west and the arctic (the liberals have been blocking this) .I saw a post on Twitter about a bill essentially regulating the promotion of fossil fuels . I thought it was a joke till i went to check the bill o.

Now that trump has removed EV mandate and said they will drill oil. Its time for Canada to abandon all these woke policies o.

Trudeau also said there will be subsidies for businesses affected by the tarrifs despite having a 60b CAD budget deficit. I weak

https://www.parl.ca/DocumentViewer/en/44-1/bill/C-372/first-reading

Trump is calling green policies into question. But already, America under Biden were drilling loads, lots of licences were offered and America was the largest crude producer. I believe larger games and lots of signalling are at play cos if the Americans drill too much and supress prices, opec would respond by flooding the market to suppress prices even further. Regarding Canada, I believe Biden stopped Canada’s plea to build a pipeline through the U.S. but then, I cant see why Canada shouldn't exploit their resorces in a reasonable manner moreso considering all the people they take in.

Green policies mainly affect African nations who run to the west seeking loans to extract their own resources. International lenders have of late been hesitant mainly down to push by the EU. That leaves us in a sad situation as as every developed nation today became industralised on the back of cheap energy.

I believe EVs are here to stay and with time should be much cheaper and modern to run. For the reasonable future, they should run along ICE vehicles for the reasonable future. I drive one in the UK, but on visiting Canada, it became clear to me that EVs are not as well suited for NA - longer drives, more extreme weather

BTW, I belive this thread is for Nigerians in Canada to share experiences, help each other and build a community not a congregation for Nigerians (even those not in Canada) who hate Indians to mast**bate on.

What has changed? How come there is so much focus on spreading hate for another moreso than bettering ourselves? We've seen such narratives in Nigeria of people blaming other groups for their problems even to the extent of widespread religious riots- where did that lead us?

I'm not one to gate speech and all thoughts are welcome. But so little has been said of Trumps threats and the direction of the US toward Canada (which if true would have far-reaching consequences for us) - whereas many posts over most recent pages has been about hate towards Indians- even those in countries we have not visited. We are better than this!
We should remember that in pointing at others, four fingers point back at us.

SIRTee15:
Mr Man, ...

If you have that many people waiting for a bus in extreme temperatures with no crowd control measures, there'd be some degree of disorderlines. Also, most people there are wearing black hoodies, among some exposed faces, the skin coulor isn't what you're hoping for. I'm wondering how you decided on the race (making it easy for you) of people waiting from that video.

Again, if that video makes you sad, write to your MP, department of transport or provisional government. That's a way of effecting change in a progressive society.

Goke7:
It had nothing to do with left leaning ideologies bruv those are dumb excuses.

Election numbers esp the U.S paint a different story. It appears a good cohort who voted him or didn't turn up for the republicans were people who had mainly been centre-left.

There have been a growing group esp poor white males question DEI initiatives in certain areas as they actually felt disenfranchised. I am still pro DEI but it should be a moving target.

Another are trans concers. Must say I have nothing against them but the pace and dimensions it got to had e.g sports and quite young kids has got many people who wouldn't have been bothered now questioning what exactly is going on. Even in the UK, we've seen policy change and now call for a better understanding of what treatments are being offered. Of course there are those who inexcusably hate them.

Saccharine:
Please which a*i* scribe do you use for letters?

Heidi. It seems to have an early lead and was quite impressed when I first used it as were many others.
They also used the popular model of giving it out free (to get the buy-in), you then have to subscribe to use unlimited pro features (e.g making ref letters). I really like it's disctaphone option as It hardly makes mistakes, gets accents and frees up our secretary to do other stuff rather than spending time typing out letters and in some places then looking for one to proofread it. I suspect they'd make more features pay only once they're in the lead and also expect it might merge with one of the major EMRs in use so both can be in one software.

I've heard about a few others pushing through but not used them.

Phil46:
Great point! I also always think about the impact of AI on NHS both negatively and positively, especially given its status as the biggest employer in the UK and how the entire nation relies on it for their medical needs. I want to believe its adoption at any capacity would be thoroughly and thoughtfully assessed as any wrong step could have damning consequences. At the same time, not proactively embracing it could also impact/limit operational efficiency and medical breakthroughs. I work in charity, and I can tell you that the industry is risk-aversed when it comes to AI. But being an outsider to NHS, I know my estimation might be off track. But you, as an insider, what do you think are the top benefits and risks of AI to the NHS?

AI we know is still largely new and fastly growing- too early to determine the benefits but one thing is sure, it would greatly improve productivity.

For advantages:
So far, it has been good when employed in very specific areas where specific outcomes are sought. Its also good for summmarising pieces of data into something coherent and actionable. Another is that newer AI models are very good with accents and such brilliant in a multicultural society. Using chat GPT and your google voice assitant for example- the difference is clear. I also understand that some studies have shown certain models are pretty good in interpreting xrays- but this was on chest x-rays alone. If that could be replicated widely, it can free-up radiologist to interpret more somplex scans/CT's. Of late, models are increasingly being used as scribes/dictaphones by clinicians which saves time and mean you dont have to type and speak. Of course- this is not exhaustive.

For downsides/cautions
Issue is that humans rarely fit into boxes and there are always nuances which is where current models really struggle with. Of course, they may get better with time.
Another is where data privacy sits as most of these models 'learn' off anything fed into them
Also, most software companies deploying AI in healthcare are very risk averse and include loads of caveats and avoid making any decision so a clinician is still involved. For example, with covid, practices were mandated to have an online means of consult/contact- hence a flurry of options were pushed which most people have used. These models have subsequenly gone on to include 'AI' even if not for anything as a buzzword not to be left behind. I have noticed that some people can really play these models to get their desired outcome. With some, when people delete responses when they dont like the outcome, the model still includes these deleted responses. Say a person mentions chest pain with a few concerning features that makes the model stop and advise them to attend A&E or call 999, if they dont like that outcome, they would go back and tweak the response to a lower risk treshold so they could be seen in Surgery instead. The model however retains those deleted responses. Dem no wan any wahala- if issues arise, the blame must fall on someone.

Largely, such models are not entirely new - most people don't know that when you call 111/999, the first person you speak to is usually a non-clinician who asks a series of questions and based on the main symptom drives their way down an algorithm to give an outcome. This has been developed and refined over years and is quite safe. But then, quite often, call handlers run into a fix and have to speak to someone as people haerly fit in boxes.

In summary, just like most disruptive technologies, there is no point fighting AI- it should be learned, understood and allowed to fluorish in a safe manner. I continue to expose myself to it and hope to invest- but would not be specifically buying NVIDIA where it is now. Imagine a country shying off the motor car, industrial agriculture, the internet, e.t.c because they dont want to lose workers. Should farmers stop using tractors so they could employ more hands? In same vein, I would not be surprised if in the next 50 years we look back and wonder what all the frenzy about AI taking peoples jobs was about

Chukwuka16:
The UK: a rudderless island finally tipping into oblivion

...... If there is anything I have noticed from my years of observation of civil servants, it is that lawyers and doctors within their ranks are the worst administrators – they lack the mental capacity to manage complex systems. You only get a difference if they have run private practices.
.......................

Education and exposure teach us that generalisations are almost always wrong, hence it's folly to paint a broad group with a brush. Also being a good leader/administrator is not the exclusive preserve of any occupation.

Kenn55:
People like you and your leftist ecosystem are the ones responsible for Trump's comeback. You guys brought Trump back to power and are responsible for the rise in far right lunatics across the western world.
I don't know what you people want to gain by turning society upside down. Name other genders make we see.
You guys have forced normal people to close their eyes and nose to vote for him cos they couldn't stand these nonsense you people are promoting.
It looks like the Left hasn't learnt their lessons in Trump's win. Too bad

hmm.. Interesting take. Your post occurred to me again. It appeared a number of moderate folks voted Trump as they felt left-leaning ideologies had gone too far.

SIRTee15:
Ladies and gentlemen, this not oshodi or Delhi..
This is Calgary, Alberta.

This is what Trudeau turned Canada

If we talk now, some people will call us Uncle Tom.

Calgary has a population under 1.5million which granted is still growing but its still small when compared to major cities around the world. Many cities transport significantly more people with less hassle. London has 8.6m residents, narrow roads but has a public transport system that caters to more people per hour than Calgary probably does in weeks and yet, I've never seen that much people waiting for a single bus in london. Some Asian cities even transport more than the total population of calgary in a day without such queues.

If you have that much need, then there has been underinvestment and the government needs to see this as an opportunity and seek ways to increase capacity (even if just at peak periods). That alone would increase efficiency, create jobs and boost GDP.

Also, this might be another downside of how north-American cities are structured. I've been to Calgary (and just like many NA cities), found it too car centric with much less walk routes, cyling or public transportation infrastructure/interconnectivity. You virtually have to drive everywhere as just a spot across the road could take one over 25mins to walk to. Compared to the UK/Europe, I prefer walking to the highstreet as would most people.

If you stay in Calgary, you need to put pressure on your government to build its public transportation service. BTW, blaming migrants for traffic is not new- I've seen UK politicians do same.

lavida001:
Why won’t they want to call you subhumans. I mean look at your continent and your rulers.

Chinese command respect oversea because of how their government capabilities.

We are not subhumans. - No human is.

China was like Nigeria few decades ago after suffering humiliation in the hands of the British for centuries. They were able to turn things around in record time.

Development comes in phases and cycles. If we do the right thing, we'd be at the top. We can start by stopping this self-denegration as it ultimately affects your esteem and how you interract with the wider world.

Globalshaper:
Please experienced medical people in the house; @jedisco etc, I have a quick question and your insights would be appreciated.

For a person who already works as a band 3 Clinical Support Worker in the nursing department;
between pursuing a higher role in the nursing department (band 5) or switching to a biomedical scientist conversion path (band 5) using a relevant BSc course, which do you think is MORE EASIER TO ACHIEVE within 6-12 months.

Note: Ultimate aim is to leverage these roles to more leadership higher band roles and not necessarily remain a nurse or biomedical scientist for too long.

What role are they pursuing in the nursing dept? Are they training to be a nurse in 6-12m?

I'm guessing they already have the degree in biomedical sciences and just looking to convert

Main question I'd be asking is why 6-12m and why so keen on the easy aspect? For a career pivot that'd ultimately determine alot later, looking beyong 12m would be prudent.

Also what kind of leadership roles are you ultimately aiming for?

As nurses progress, many go into managerial roles. Not sure what the case is with BMS.


In all, I'd be looking at this from a longterm view and what established career prospects + job availability each pathway holds.

All said, career progression of nurses/BMS is not my forte so I'd be limited in the advise I give

justwise:
Couldn't agree more.

This is going to be an interesting time but people in the UK will not worry much...the universal credit is there to sort things out

Alot has been said about AI and how it'd render many jobless. I absolutely agree its revolutionary however history has shown us we tend to overestimate the impact of a new tech advancement in the short-term (leading to market frenzies) but underestimate its longterm effects. Same story led to the internet boom of 2000. Many people made postulations in 1998 of how the internet wuld render postal workers useless e.t.c. While certain changes took place, we still have postmen today. Very few would have envisaged how large Internet based companies would grow, or jobs and future tech they'd create and even AI we have tethered to it today. Another good example is electricity, the printing press even crypt0 - brilliant tech, early hype but still yet to find a widely accepted everyday use case (yes, I'm 'invested')


I work with lots of AI models and have found them to be mind-blowing at times. Healthcare is heavily targeted with AI as funding is government backed, services need to cater to millions and our systems move slowly. So as a tech coy, once you get some buy-in you're almost sure you have lifetime customers. I use an AI scribe that helps write up my notes, write referrals e.t.c. Its good- can it replace a practice secretary? Not yet but time would tell. Some have said it might replace healthcare professionals- again, time would tell. I have recently used AI to analyse a 30 page contract I'm previewing. The intriguing thing about AI is that the version used today is likely to be the least advanced version one would ever use. All said, I think it'd be a feature to enable us improve productivity as a stop gap for our declining demography. Only downside, is that it can't consume- it may need electricity and a few chips but its not getting groceries, eating out, going to dinner e.t.c. It can't produce the demand capitalism feeds off.


With AI, I'm taking it a step at a time, avoiding the excess hype but being abrest with it.

Treadway:
that Trump speech didn't tickle your fancy? Let me see morose Kamala speaking that convincingly and eloquently for one hour at 78....Girl can't even do it now in her 60's. Haha

'Poor and lowly people from poor and lowly nations'. We can also add 'brown and black nations'

The words some of us use to describe ourselves ehn...
Is American citizenship only for 'rich and highly' prople?
Why was citizenship by birth introduced in the first place?


If a racist out there calls us subhumans, many will repeat same. We can argue for or against policies without denigrating ourselves.

Gift7428:
Please explain these items I would need to take for passport renewal for a child. Appointment date is fixed.

Is the vetted application form same as standard application form with applicants photo?

What about others like;
a prepared special delivery envelope,
• £20 postal order payable to the Nigeria High commission.

Thank you.

What part do you need more explanation on?

The delivery envelope and postal order can both be sorted at your local post office. Only thing to note is that the receivers address on the envelope would be yours.

RodgersAkpafu:
Working with data is part of my JD


Like I will keep hammering here : This is the decade where these guys will be "cut to size" and "all excesses checked"
Just watch and see how things play out in this Trump's (and incoming Polivere) years, and beyond

@the bolded: you don't mean it. I must commend your analytical skills.


You can keep wishing however life has taught me certain lessons. Whether its capitalism in economics, the parable of the talents in the bible or positive feedback in physiology, one of the overriding principles that rule our world is simple- He who has is more likely to get more except... I'd say that if the Indian nation continues to grow, the next 2 decades would see them become a dominant force world over.

No need arguing, we don't think alike and it seems this is where our thought process largely deviates. You see, I came to the UK 6yrs ago as a higher rate tax payer. In that time, I've quadrupled my income. In many facets, I have done well for myself. I'm moving to Canada aiming to 1.5-3x+ that in 5 yrs from all sources and ultimately retire/pivot in my early 50's in a country of my choosing. I have worked with Indians as seniors, mates and juniors (who were under my tutelage). I've worked with Indian nurses, health assistants and even carers (some of which might have paid their way to come in). On my estate are Indians, my last PM was of Indian heritage. I see them as every regular person and never seen them as a threat. Whether I achieve my goals or not would not be because of them. If you want to live your life seeing them in your dreams, it's up to you.

RodgersAkpafu:
Yes as per the bolded
Regardless of race
Anyone who moves to another country PRIMARILY for economic upward mobility IS AN ECONOMIC MIGRANT.

No shame in that

What is however VERY WRONG is economic migrants using the study route as a backdoor to "enter" a country, without any Scholarly intent.
I.e. coming in via school, ditching the program that brought you to the country in the first place and then hustling day and night i.e. fake students. To add insult to injury, even the bachelors degrees and other supporting docunents ARE FAKE!

That makes the overwhelming majority of modern migrant economic- whether it's Brits going to Dubai or Haland moving to Manchester

That you don't like something does not make it wrong.

Falsifying documents is a crime hence no need going there.
Higher education for most is to achieve 2 aims- experience/exposure and training in one group, earning potential in another. Many of these students would not pay those sums to study in their home nations and only pay cos they are drawn to the economic benefit of studying in UK/Can. A student deciding midway through uni that the ultimate economic interests of studying are better met elsewhere and deciding to drop out have not committed a crime (except stated). People do that everywhere. The uni might frown upon it (as they lose funds) government too. It's then the role of unis/government to put in checks and balances to prevent that from occuring if they think its a significant issue.

The funny thing with this is that taking the UK as an example, students who decided to switch legally before new rules came to be were able to keep their family and are on a pathway to longterm stay. Many who finished are now facing an uphill battle to find a job that can sponsor as thresholds are much higher. Again, both groups commited no crime.

ednut1:
Canada does not need the amount of students it has currently. Majority are in the so called diploma mills earning degrees/diplomas that are not useful. Its now a case of cash grab colleges vs people looking for a shortcut to PR. Without clear pathway to PR fewer people would apply . The provinces should fund the colleges so they stop looking for international students money

Ok. Let me make it clearer.
The political leaders think the economy/uni needs the number of students they let in which is the reason they let whatever number they devide on be. Wether you think they're right or wrong is another discussion which is different from the point I was making.

In every developed nation, one of the easiest visas to manage are student visas. If the government thinks they need 200, the decision can be made in an afternoon and select 200 unis get one person each. Its that easy.

Economic migrants... a phrase I find interpretations of interesting.

Who is an economic migrant? (In general lingua- not the Twitter definition)

Would a doctor, nurse, IT professional, teacher e.t.c who got a job in the UK and hence migrated be regarded as one?

Would a student who paid thousands in tuition fees with the sole aim of educating themselves, increasing their earning potential and accessing means of longterm stay in a country be regarded as one?

Does someone who applied via PR with the aim of availing themselves of better opportunities in Canada count too?

On a personal note, I know medics who have sold their properties in the UK and moved over to Canada, U.S, Australia e.t.c most into quite high earning roles- would they also count?


All these people moved for one reason- to benefit from greater econmic opportunities in their recipient country. They wouldn't have moved if the pay in their home nations matched what they'd be earning abroad. Does this mean most of us are economic migrants?

ednut1:
The era of working to pay tuition/living expenses is over. Do like Germany and introduce block account where you would have to deposit all required funds and withdraw the portion you need monthly. Non compliance will become zero.

Fair enough this would be a non-biased way to go about this. It would still favour Indians agains say Nigerians simply cos they have a better network in Canada and better home economy so would be able to raise the funds.

Canada needs students which is why the pathway is still open. They just want more of them to be compliant.

If not for reasons of diversity, one would argue that countries like Ghana e.t.c who have defaultees well above the average should see their numbers limited and nations with more compliant folks should have less barriers so more can come over. Some nations do this with visa applications.

It's based on data like this that governments make policies that dont rhyme with prevailing anecdotes. India is not only supplying a large number of students which Canada needs but their students are the most compliant (working of your table).

RodgersAkpafu:
Very simple
Scrutinise the indian side more to weed out and rid potential economicmigranta disguised as students out.
This singular act will dramatically reduce the absolute figures

It's also a sign that some people have slipped through the cracks
I will do some retrospective inspections as well (as IRCC is doing now, Kudos to them)
Let's await and see what the data will look like, by this time next year

Cheers

If you notice, the question wasn't directed at someone else cos I rightly postulated it'd be a tall ask for you. You need to walk before you can run.

You first need to understand how good data in sourced, learn to interpret a simple table before you start postulating solutions that'd sound coherent.

RodgersAkpafu:
If I tell you the incidence if fraud in my own school, you will be shocked.
Like really really shocked
The thing has become a recurring decimal again and again and again and again
This has been rhe basis for my ringing rhe alarm ⏰️
But you talk say na "trope"
no wahala

Do I need to write it down in your local dialect? Anecdotes are not data.
I mean this is basic stuff.

Do you want me to educate you on why anecdotes are not used considered reliable and why you wouldn't find sensible people arguing over them?

Gerrard59:
There are many companies that pay such as salaries to employees in Nigeria. Most notably are oil companies, banks, professional services firms, investment banks and tech as the new kids on the block.

Pre-Corona as my job focused on graduate trainee positions.

Royal Dutch Shell paid 600-700 abi 800K per month. Addax paid close to a million. ExxonMobil paid above a million. Total paid two million. Banks paid well too especially to graduate trainees. Access was noted for paying 250K per month while STANBIC IBTC paid 300K. Audit firms paid very well, and once those trained by the Big4 moved to oil companies, they earned almost or above a million. FMCG companies paid similar earnings to brand managers. Vetiva was paying graduate trainees 250K - 300K. Now imagine how much managers were earning.

How I wish I kept an Excel track of the salaries. Well, post-Covid, salaries cannot remain the same due to inflation and the Canada exodus which made the audit firms increased their salaries to either retain staff or attract new staff. As I asked my friend who works at UBA, this is what she gave me:

New GT bank Salary

ET- N452k ,

ABO- N720k

BO- N900+

SBO+ N1M+

New FBN Salary

ET- N372k ,ET Tech -N523k

BA- N 497k BA Tech - N713k

ABO- N618k

BO- N900+

SBO+ N1M+

UBA Salary

ET- 376k

ABO- 558k

BO- 800-850k

SBO - 1M+

Federal establishments such as CBN, AMCON, DMO, NIMASA, NNPC paid very well with some staff, senior employees, earning more than a million.

P.S. All salaries exclude bonuses.

Finally, someone putting names to it.

I'm not particular about wether your data is true or not but I found it interesting that despite a poster asking what local firms pay their empoyees that outside oil&gas or top management, many people responded saying 'they know someone', 'change your circle' e.t.c without being able to state exactly what companies and roles pay that sum.

Interesting the FCAs response to Starmer's letter on how to stimulate growth was this. I.e loosening mortgage application and affordability bottlenecks so more people could pass checks and be able to borrow. Good idea to stimulate demand and growth only that if not met with good supply of homes, it'd ultimately lead to an increase in house prices just like lots of similar programmes different governments have tried.


Ultimately winners would be those who use the scheme to get on the property ladder before house prices adjust or property owners looking to sell up in the future.
Property prices have been resilient these past years and with interest rates dropping plus other assets performing well, it wouldn't surprise if house prices catch up. For those who can, its worth getting the ladder early.

Lexusgs430:
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NSE is not my forte...... I would run 1000 miles away from NSE, big gains only favours big investors..... 😁

IE scored a song, with their free vanguard switch...... 😊

Hehe.. manybe my home bias but watching to see if recent restructuring may kick-start growth. Fingers crossed..

missjekyll:
Its hovering around the 15 billion mark as we speak. Mugu no de finish o.
It will be a rugpull, of course with Trump cashing out but every single buyer deserves to lose their money. Every one of them.

So u follow dey do crypt0? Hehe

Lexusgs430:
I have shutdown my moneyfarm portfolio and selling my positions in T212 & Webull.... Would move most of the funds to investengine SIPP (and go spend some of my portfolio growth in Nigeria next week)...... 😂🤣

I tried shutting down my Freetrade SIPP and move to IE (its about £120 per annum). But IE does not do individual stocks (would monitor position).... 😁

Hehe... enjoy the sunshine. Na 'IJCB' crew dey reign for 9ja now

Why is it only Vanguard they're accepting? Maybe they are targeting their disgruntled customers.

IE is good. Love their app but not keen on moving my SIPP there. Already, I have some ISA, GIA and business investment account with them. Not keen of having it all one one platform.

I'm looking for another platform where I can buy FWRG by Invesco in a SIPP which seems to be the cheapest global index fund with a 0.15% fund fee. HSBC FTSC all world is also decent at 0.13% but doesn't include small caps. I don't do individual stocks oo.. want to sleep with 2 eyes closed. That risky side of me is 'invested' in crypt0
I go siddon dey wait at least £500 switch bonus. T212 wasn't bad for S&S ISA this yr with their 1% cash back

BTW, I have been looking to do some 9ja stocks- searched for a passive fund with weighted large caps- say NSE 30. The ones I stumbled upon in the past all had really high fund fees- usually above 1%. Didn't make sense to proceed. Any ideas?

Simplicity0555:
Can anyone suggest a possible fix to this accidental damage on my wall.

I no want landlord wahala

Hehe... also have a few to sort- holes made while fitting blinds.
The thing never fill my eye but YouTube is quite good for these things. There should be a filler kit and small spray paint available at the likes of B&Q.