₦airaland Forum

Treadway:
the crux of what you typed here is that based on emergency care available to the cleaner over there he/she is better off than a Regional manager in Nigeria right? I know you mentioned kidnappings too o, but majorly I have hit the nail on the head as per the weighty component of your point right?

You can't separate emergent, urgent and routine care- its manytimes a continum. There is a reason your presidents have spent months abroad on health grounds. Even with full access to the national chest and every local physician at their call, they still scurried abroad. The average general hospital in the UK is more equipped than all medical centres in many states of our nation.

Secondly, what class of home based Nigerians do you think are buying houses abroad or sending their kids to school abroad? I recently met a high court judge who's who has been frantically looking to relocate his family. There is a reason for that.

Look at the pyramid, why do you think health and safety are level 2?

We've been through this before- point is there is a litany of safetynets and life necessities/enjoyments average westerners see than even the rich in Nigeria only dream of. No need listing them. When I've asked before, take away 'enjoyment' due to rampant poverty around, what else does a rich person in Nigeria enjoy?

awesomeJ:
FPIs brought in over $1.5bn this week.

As one economist described FPIs, they are like hawks seeking liquidity who would flee at the earliest sign of danger.

We've been down this route before and it ultimately led to further devaluation of the naira. I remember folks here praising Emefiele for devaluing the naira to catch out FPIs withdrawing funds in 2019 ish. What happens after a year or two when these FPIs want to move elsewhere en-masse to catch the next shiny thing?

Even foreign investments can manytimes be a fine line except when there is good regulation and buy-in
Ultimately, the longterm solution to earn forex by means of economic output. Any other measure would at vest buy us time.

Treadway:
peeps can talk about real issues like low global mobility for Nigerians and the other myriad of challenges without coming up with wack and tenuous, non-intelligent or non-intelligible crap like a cleaner somewhere is better off than a regional manager at Zenith bank. That is idiocy and lunacy combined...and it is rather disappointing to read this from supposed men o, with a phallus between their legs, men that are supposed to build freaking civilizations talking so effing ***""""""""****!

Irks the f outta me everytime

I see your point but certain things ring a bell.
I have always said there are certain things that can't ve imported - health and security.

I have worked in healthcare in both Nigeria and the UK and can say that for all the challenges the NHS faces, a begger in the UK arguably has access to better emergency care than many governors in Nigeria. For routine care it should be different. Many rich Nigerians are one serious ailment away from being bankrupt- something the average citizen in western nations would not pay a penny for. The serial pitiful death of our actors come to mind.

The other is security. Many have been reduced to grass following a kidnap of themselves or close relative- this is not including deaths.

Emotions apart, a cleaner in the west with settled status would have access to certain things that a bank manager in 9ja would struggle for. It's sad, but its the truth

AmuDimpka:
no wahala...I wish you luck. At 55 - 60 one should be retired travelling around yhe world. That is my perspective not learning forklifting at 48

Its would be multiple times easier for him to travel the world on his current job than for someone earning 2 million monthly in Nigeria to do same.

Gerrard59:
Not again!!!

Remaining in Australia for the rest of his life erodes whatever AUD to NGN conversion you have there.

His earnings and expenses are in AUD, stick to it. Nothing concerns NGN in Australia.

Not always the case.. the world today is becoming more interconnected and most things bought are a function of one currency against others.

AmuDimpka:
At 48yrs that you were at the top of your accounting career earning good morning in Nigeria, you spent millions to travel to Australia only to go and be learning forklifting and mental health and care giving job at 48yrs when you should be planning retirement


I wish you luck sir ....they way it is you will work till your 70s! How do you guys even take such decision

Did you read his post?

He said with what he knows today, if he was 52 and earning double he would still have gone.

Stop, think through that before criticising.

awesomeJ:
It was obviously fake news at the time, but it may be true by April.

FX turnover that was doing $50m -$80m daily last year, did $859m yesterday. That's almost $1bn in a single day.

Most of us knew supply was the issue, now it looks like we may soon be seeing over supply.

Whats the source of this forex?

Incognito9:
The bolded.

Is like we're playing with the same strategy 😃 which is great!. Omo it has helped me to avoid those emotional rollercoasters.

Well, I'm enjoying the greens so far.😎

True... I find it much easier being a bit detached from the market.

Even recent altcoin buys I made were moved to a different wallet. I'd reevaluate them when certain conditions are met.

Personally, I'm hoping bitc0in slows down a bit for a few weeks to months so the upcoming rally has a good base to extend and good support for the next bear.

Incognito9:
Nice one my boss, thanks for the insight.

How are you playing this run?
Looking to avoid all the emotional ups snd downs of the last. This time, I have sat in positions for months.

Just looking to move bitc0in I bought low 20s

Lastly..

Coins I'm monitoring closely and sometimes allocating to include

INJ
LDO
OPM
APT
AVAX.

Undecided would be BNB, SOL and MATIC

The likes of UNI, LINK, XRP, BCH, ETC are relics I'm looking to offload with good timing

Second, following from above is eth/betc.

After months of indecision, it looks primed for a breakdown. This could come by reason of a bitc0in pump/dump or extreme volatility.

On a breakdown, I'd be targeting close to the 0.4 level to sell-off my bitc0in into eth. At that point, holding eth makes more sense. Traditionally, after an eth move, smaller alts would go ballistic.

Overall, the market is more matured now with different ways to make money in it. Being on the right side of certain macro moves are important. I'm sure those here who have seen a full cycle unfold would understand.

Folks have asked... two macro turns I'm looking at..

First is the bitc0in dominance. i.e percentage of crypt0 market cap in botc0in. Simply put, alt season comes on when it starts selling off from a higher range i.e bitc0in money flowing into alts and pumping bags like in 2017 and 2021.

Currently, it's primed for a good pushup (not good news). Many here dont hold bitc0in but the money that moves this marget goes in there first.


Some alts have done exceptionally well but majority are still lagging.

I'm waiting for this to get to 60% to reevaluate. 64% and above would be me going full degen mode into alts

heroshark:
Can you please elaborate on the bolded? I have a Canadian visit visa that is valid till 2033

I meant if Canadian Express entry is a pathway one is considering or undecided about, then a visit to Canada can be a good step in getting a direct feel plus also interact with professionals over there before deciding on a move.

BouharryArtikou:
I couldn’t have captured it more succinctly.

Hehe.. leave landlords alone. You're paying for a service.

lavida001:
Could labour be any better than Tory’s ?

Not a party man but sounds like stuff to win votes.
Without a feasible ppan to ensure more houses are built, most other interventions inadvertently drive up prices.

hustla:
That's some Odogwu scores. God when?

Jokes apart, its a straightforward exam.

Issue is that we manytimes make out to these tests to be what they're not.
I remember a colleague who sat for IELTS a number of times earlier on while we were in 9ja. When I was preparing for my attempt and asked about the exam, he appeared very fascinated about the security and passport checks and cameras in the hall and how 'even your cough is monitored'. In his mind, he simply made the exam to be what it wasn't and didn't surprise me he struggled with it. Aside extenuating factors, if one had a bachelors degree in naija with now masters + time in the UK, a good IELTS score should be a given.

Also recently advised someone to take the exam as a quicker option to get her visa rather than the degree certificate route. She went on about how many people spend 3 months to prepare and still fail, how people are different e.t.c. I told her look- this exam is straightforward, I know your capability and 2 weeks is good enough time to prepare. Thankfully she took some advice and afterwards, was like- this stuff is not even hard.

Similar to the phobia with the driving test and multiple querries we had here a while back. Many struggle to believe that these are straightforward tests with clear guidance on how to prepare and that no one is trying to catch them out.

[quote author=chopnaira post=129089670][/quote]Rubbish.
What is the source of this data?

hustla:


Normal level. Was your Ielts score very high or a decent 7.5/8 is enough?

Band 8.5, lowest score was writing but that domain has less impact on the CRS score.

Listening, Reading and Speaking have much higher impact than writing and is much easier getting the max band in those. IELTS is a favourable factor comparatively for we who primarily speak English.

References1:
CableIndex

This is misrepresentation of facts.

Why not include how much is owed to western backed agencies such as the IMF and world bank?

We scream China but most major developmental projects by the FG over the last 10 years have been funded by relatively cheap Chinese loans.

What happened to the billions more borrowed from the IMF, world bank or commercial eurobond loans

I wonder how the new change by Germany would affect the market fir international students. Scheming thru it seems;

Students can now work for 9 months before their studies and 18 months afterwards. The 18months counts towards PR with eligibility being just 2 years. 2 months ago, they also reduced the time it takes folks to apply for citizenship from 8 years to 5 years (and sometimes 3 years) of residing in Germany. They also allow dependents for students but certain criteria has to be met. A German passport would give access to the whole EU.

The German economy is strong with a good manufacturing base hence would offer good opportunities. Downside would largely be the language (they are strong on this), and a relatively less robust Nigerian community there.

Ultimately, the ping-pong continues with developed nations dipping into the market of international students at intervals to address demographic decline

'Germany is the third most popular country for international students, after the US and the UK. Over the past decade, international student enrollment in Germany grew by nearly 28 per cent. Higher education institutions in Germany are home to at least 458,210 international students.'

dupyshoo:
Are you in health sector?

Yes

Donald7610:
The ability of that nation to ensure that all its citizens have access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food to maintain a healthy and active life.
Kudos to Northern Governors

Southern Governors encourage agriculture even if you cannot support at this hunger time

And you think this is the way to ensure access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food?

Food sufficiency is not rocket science. What nation has emerged food sufficient by doing this?

What's the population of the needy in Kebbi? How many bags of rice were purchased? How would it be efficiently shared and how long would it feed them for?

How much did the government buy each bag if rice and how much did it take to repackage it?

What you are applauding here is waste and a highway to poverty

makazona:
Good news for international doctors, Innit?

Not necessarily. Has little effect on international doctors. The costs are in the grand scheme miniscle, covered by individual practices and largely reimbursed. Moreso they are highly trained professionals with good international flexibility- so while its difficult to get and train, it's easy to lose.

Truth be said, Home office has listened when it came to GPs- initially provided a 4 month leeway (option to work flexibly without a sponsor) post-training so they are not under pressure to choose where to work. This is in addition to NHS England reimbursing their visa fee (excluding ILR).

Gift7428:
How long did it take you to get your passport back after you sent it over ?
I have been asked to send mine but I also need it for another visa

Thanks

For visit visa, it was 1- 2 weeks. They dont hold it for long.

For PR, they mention 30 days but I'm holding off sending mine till the very end to give me some leeway on when to travel

hustla:
Thanks Chief

Ill check their thread and see which one I'll fit into

... But you didn't tell us you want to do Japa 2.0 ooo.

Hehe..Life na hustle.. worth putting in the effort while relatively young... Just like I sought the opportunity to move to the UK, I have continued to be on the lookout for opportunities both within and outside the UK. The UK has been brilliant but my umbilical cord is not tied here.

For now, Canada offers significantly better pay, work-life balance and appreciation for my training and skillset and also pretty straightforward pathway to get in. It's proximity to the U.S is also another factor.

Goodenoch:
https://archive.is/Y1irF

Thanks.
Certain points are laid out which are difficult to argue against.
It seems white men from poorer backgrounds are being given the short end of the stick.

One downside is that 'meritocracy' manytimes underestimates the effect upbringing/access to opportunities generally has on outcomes. We can all agree the reason an increasing number of MPs are privately educated is not because private schools have more intelligent kids than their public counterparts and neither does a privately educated MP perform better.

We also mainly agree that OxBridge should not become the exclusive right of privately educated students. Top universities have tried to adress this by using several means but mainly hit a roadblock. The other extreme is the quota system as practiced in Nigeria- a recipe for mediocrity.

There are no easy fixes that pop to mind. Reason I'm against certain policies (mainly in immigration) that limits the opportunity (and ultimately outcome) afforded to immigrant folks and their offspring.

lavida001:
Suella 2.0

Haven't read the article but many times headlines can be misleading.

Can you share a link to the article?

GraciousWords:
......
NOCs can be edited, no need to delete the profile - FAQ 26 covers this.
Post 2 on page 1 of the EE thread also has the history of draws since 2015.
There have been only 2 STEM draws since CBDs were launched, but multiple Healthcare, Agric and French draws have happened. Healthcare dropped to 422 and French to 336 - a viable plan B for some.

Study the links marked HERE on the first page - very straight forward process.

Good resource.

It's becoming the plan A for a good number.

Jamesclooney:
Thanks for the link, very helpful. I’ve just seen an NOC I can use. However, I have a five months old EE profile with a different NOC. Can I update the NOC to this new category one? Or should I just delete the old profile and create a new one? I also saw there was a draw for 975 people recently (March 13), how often do they return to same NOC code after a draw? Thanks a lot. Canada PR process can be so complicated Mehn.

Can't say for certain.
My first application was quickly declined as 'ineligible' cos I didn't factor in the complete number of hours I work hence was under the treshold. Quickly applied again and it wasn't an issue.

One thing to consider is your current score. With the category based gaining popularity the cutoff from the general pool has began to rise- from a low of 480 ish to now 520- 540. So from your score and being in the pool for months, you could guesstimate your chance of being selected in future general draws (moreso if the cutoff keeps rising).

You can also look back to see the timing of different categories and general ( https://www.canadavisa.com/express-entry-invitations-to-apply-issued.html ). For some, its roughly 2-3m I'd say. Overall, the process was rather detailed but I wouldn't call it complicated.

hustla:
Many thanks for the indepth explanation

Could you share which programmes you got the invitation for? Both the initial one and the one you finally chose

Thanks

The way it works, is that while you are in the federal pool. Provinces skim through the pool offering provisional nominations to candidates they need. Sometimes, folks apply directly to the province for this. A candidate would then need to submit some documents to the province (plus pay a fee) but once the nomination letter is successful, they're pretty much guaranteed to be selected in the federal next draw cos the nomination is worth several hundred points. That candidate on arrival might need to be in that province for a period whereas if it was a direct federal draw (without need for a provisional nomination), such restrictions would not apply.


After applying, I got a nomination from Ontario. Kept it on hold as I felt I had the required scores to get in at the next federal draw.

Jamesclooney:
Thanks for sharing. For the new categories, any opportunities for supply chain professionals? Any links with more info as well?
Also how long is the Canada visitor visa process take? End-to-end, i.e. from submitting application to their request for your passport?

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations/category-based-selection.html

This lists the professions eligible for a category based draw. Worth noting the job codes can be manytimes flexible. If you can't see yours but see related fields, it'd be worth reading the description of the job code to see what it actually entails.


With Canada, their process takes time. Visit visa took me about 8 months. Applied as a tourist, filled online form + showed funds and booked a refundable stay for my duration (cos I knew I'd need to cancel it later). After a month or 2, they asked for my biometrics. Took several more months for them to ask for my passport. I had just got a 10yr validity visa before commencing the process so overall multiple entry visit visa valid for 10yrs was worth the wait.

hustla:
Thanks Chief

I wish I was young-ish . Age kind of affects chances at PR for Canada but yes, I will explore all my options for sure

Yeah... so I thought. But with the new category based entry draws (which includes STEM), age has much less of an effect on the outcome. Moreso the cutoff for the category based draw is falling round by round (which could change soon as folks become more aware). For those near the cutoff, provinces would usually send then letters inviting them for a nomination which if acceptedand followed through essentially guarantees a PR. With UK experience in IT, one should be able to apply for tech jobs there which would give a work permit.
Considering the time and effort put you have put in and you being certain you'd want to continue in IT, the UK should work out but if it doesn't, it's worth not being boxed into a corner.

I'm above 30 and applied mid-last year- got a provisional nomination within a month (didn't accept it) and was picked up by the next federal draw a month afterwards. A bit of a wait and many docs requested and have now been invited to send my passport in to conclude the process. Overall, it was pretty straightforward.

Alternative could be to apply for a visit visa and get a feel directly- long wait but their visas are valid for the duration of the passport. I.e 10yrs for a 10yr passport validity.