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Goke7:
Is it not when people here are encouraged to consider other options that some folks here will come up and remind everyone that Nigerians are not qualified? The uk doesn't want people to stay but it becomes headache to some folks here for them to try other options but are happy to see uk drive folks away. Which kind of devilish attitude is this?

You really have time to listen to such nonsense. It takes far too long to get Canadian visa, many will be waiting for decision on their visa applications for 6months up while the UK makes that decision within 3months or less. A good number of Nigerians move from the UK to Canada because decision making on visa application is faster.

I don't see a lot of Nigerians packing their stuff and leave for Nigeria because of this policy, many will definitely stay back.

Zahra29:
Lol they were plenty 😂 Add Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe to the group chat.

lol what is Zimbabwe doing there? In relatively small scale..i can see why Sri lanka and Bangladesh should be on the list

Goke7:
The abuse was not the original bone of contention here but the notion that Nigerians were never qualified for certain categories of visas was the bone of contention. It was as if the abuse was the major reason Nigerians could get uk visas easily compared to other countries and that’s never true.

I'm just wondering why some of you are wasting your time engaging in such pointless argument.

Pleat:
I HAVE 54M AT THE MOMENT THAT I OWN AND I CAN EASLY WORK TOWARDS THE REMAINING BUT I HAVE BEEN RELUNCTANT TO EVEN DO ANYTHING AFTER THE NEW POLICIES

INFACT I AM NOT SURE IF I WILL BE PROCEEDING WITH THE PLANS

What course are you planing to study?

Goke7:
Once there's a surge of Nigerians anywhere some people will just conclude that the system has been abused forgetting we are a people with one of the highest number of degree holders in the world. That's how they also conclude we don't read too. Lots of Nigerians are in the uk through the global talent route (tech, academic research and fashion) am sure very soon they will say that has been abused too. Am sure the global talent route guys won't have qualified for Canada too in their own eyes. Utter rubbish

Totally agree with almost everything you said here except the abuse part, Nigerians and Indians most especially abused the system in a massive scale through student visa and COS and the government allows this to go on for years, unfortunately genuine Nigerians are affected.

It became normal for people to buy bank statements from agents so as to get a visa, people coming in with fake marriage certificates etc

Some Nigerians turned the abuse to full time business, they are in TikTok, facebook instagram unashamedly advertising it.

dannytoe:
You haven spoken well.
But as Nigerian you really can't be comparing yourself with a brit working as an expatriate in those countries earning more than he/she would ordinary make in Britain.
The comparison is unbalanced.
Reason being the brit is born with a first world passport that alone has many Benefits beyond the reach of an average Nigerian with a green passport .

But when you get your passport, of course you can travel relocate to anywhere you desire and become the Brit that working far from home earning higher.

Did you really type that?

Zahra29:
You make some valid points , but I don't think he's only referring to the care industry.

There are other industries that can and should do more to recruit and train younger people.
I have worked with and know young people on degree and other apprenticeship programmes who are studying and also working and gaining relevant skills in data analysis, electrical engineering etc.
The willingness is there but opportunities like these are relatively few and far between.

The government should do more to incentivise companies, such as a reduction in employers NI or grants (the Tories did a good job in the days of Cameron to promote apprenticeships) and
to remove the stigma that still exists around apprenticeship programmes.

Then they are providing a solution for a non-existing problem, the whole out cry about immigration numbers was mainly about the number of people that came in through care and student visa, The govt will not train the young people to work in care sector or fill in the spaces in universities created by shortage of foreign students.

This govt turned the blind eye while they Rake in millions in visa and COS fees, thousands came in with little or no check, settle down then they are hit with this harsh immigration policy.

Give it 2yrs this same shameless govt will start singing another tune

Osiris12:
If this is not fake news, then it is see finish

Watch from 8mins


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grOoiSC0DnQ&ab_channel=CNN

Zahra29:
😂🤣😂

All cheap political talk, your young ones will not do those jobs done by foreign workers.

These young and middle aged Brits can't stand their elderly parents...they will send them straight to care homes to be care-for by those foreign workers.

1.In all these, primarily i blame the British govt that allowed the COS and student visa abuse to go on for far too long as they profit from it

2. Nigerians, Indians mainly contribution to this dragonia immigration policy because the immigration system was abused in a massive scale from 2020 to 2024.

3. Greedy/criminal agents who sold COS(fake or genuine), they brought people in with no shift and many end up relying on food banks to survive, calming asylum with made up stories etc.

These three parties actions are not affecting many who played by the book

Goke7:
By whining the MPs that you’re willing to give up your citizenship status and you want to exit the UK to help reduce net migration 😂

erico2k2:
DO you know what law that can make the Uk take away your citizenship even though you was born in the Uk and one of your parent are English?

If your citizenship was not obtained through fraud and you are not a threat to national security..can you tell me how your citizenship will be taken away from you?

jedisco:
You do tend to lay undue emphasis on what random people think about you. Look around you- the world you live in is a story of migration. It would never change. You are a Nigerian today because someone migrated.

Even in Nigeria, same can be said. I was earning good working in northern Nigeria despite being of southern heritage. Should I have packed my load and went to the south cos many of my kinsmen had been killed in the north? Or is it the recent Lagos shenanigans?

No offence, but I find it difficult to believe youve left Nigeria- most of those comments you place undue emphasis on are made by people with less education than you who would certainly not say that in the open -folks whose livelihood are partly funded by taxes of migrants. If I was worried about what natives though about me, I would be living in a hut in my village.

Lexusgs430:
I mentioned branch on this thread almost 4 years ago.....

Justwise was considering them, don't know if he eventually took the plunge......

Branch also offers a mastercard....... 😁🌿😂

I will consider Branch but if the process is anything like Armone then I will not bother

psalmsjob:
You gat it gat it.... He is a hero of people who hate to see others progress. They delight in pull people down for nothing more than because they are up while they remain where they are.

Can you explain what you meant by that? How is he after the down fall of others?

helinues:
There was reasonable pending petitions against VDM before the bill was passed. There was even a time he had a court case and travelled to China and still posting videos.

He overrate himself. Who is he? Those who might have come out for him, he has attacked them unnecessarily .

He can't even win reasonable of the petitions against him, except if they just want to pardon him.

Name one, just one elected official who is better than VDM, name one that has achieved 1% of what VDM has achieved within 2yrs.

Then i will tell you with facts who VDM is

eagshay94:
Please I want to ask

Can I use my sponsor's account as a POF.
My brother whom we share the same surname is my sponsor.
Or is it a must the money is in my personal account?

No you can not use your brother’s bank account as he can not sponsor you. He can move the money to your account. Your father & mother can sponsor you.

@DTravelguide

Your activities as an agent will not be allowed here.

I have read all your posts and see what you are trying to do.

willyede:
The Central Bank of Nigeria has finally dismantled the longstanding obstacles that have kept millions of Nigerians in diaspora disconnected from their homeland's financial system. With the launch of the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN), yesterday in Abuja, the CBN has systematically eliminated barriers that once restrained Nigerians abroad from making seamless and cost-effective financial transactions to Nigeria. This transformative initiative is already eliciting much excitement from Nigerians living abroad as a dream come true. Now they can make transactions from anywhere in the world as if they’re right in Nigeria.

1. Mandatory physical presence for banking services

The Barrier: Previously, Nigerians abroad had to physically travel to Nigeria just to open accounts, update information, or complete basic banking tasks.

CBN's Solution: The NRBVN has eliminated this requirement entirely, allowing complete digital verification from anywhere in the world.

What This Means For You: No more expensive flights home just to handle banking matters. As CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso highlighted at the NRBVN launch, this removes "considerable costs in terms of time and financial resources, especially for individuals residing in remote locations." Your financial connection to Nigeria is now independent of your physical location.

2. Limited access to Nigerian financial institutions

The Barrier : Distance created an insurmountable wall between diaspora Nigerians and Nigerian banks, restricting their ability to fully participate in the financial system.

CBN's Solution : A comprehensive digital platform that connects Nigerians abroad directly to the entire banking ecosystem.

What This Means For You : You can now open and manage accounts, conduct transactions, and access the full range of services from your phone or computer. The new platform creates what Governor Cardoso calls a "single digital gateway" that enables "seamless access to banking services" for all Nigerians, regardless of where they live.

3. Restricted investment opportunities

The Barrier : Complex procedures and verification requirements effectively blocked diaspora participation in Nigeria's growing investment markets.

CBN's Solution : The NRBVN paired with the complementary Non-Resident Investment Account (NRNIA) opens access to the full spectrum of investment options.

What This Means For You : Direct participation in Nigerian stocks, government bonds, real estate, and pension products is now possible without logistical headaches. The CBN has ensured you'll have "the flexibility to fully repatriate the proceeds of your investments" when needed, removing another major concern for diaspora investors.

4. Expensive and insecure remittance channels

The Barrier : High fees (averaging 7%) and security concerns made sending money home both costly and risky.

CBN's Solution : Formalized, regulated channels with lower transaction costs and enhanced security measures.

What This Means For You : More of your hard-earned money reaches its intended recipients safely and efficiently. This barrier removal is set to boost remittances, one of many initiatives to enable the CBN meet its $1billion monthly target from $4.73 billion for the whole of 2024.

5. One-size-fits-all banking products

The Barrier : Nigerian banks rarely offered financial products designed for the unique needs of customers living abroad.

CBN's Solution : A formal directive for banks to develop specialized offerings for diaspora customers.

What This Means For You : Access to financial products that actually understand your cross-border lifestyle, including specialized savings accounts, diaspora mortgages, curated investment bundles, and seamless cross-border services. The CBN has explicitly called on banks to "proactively develop and offer products specifically tailored to meet the unique needs and preferences of our diaspora community."

6. Inconsistent regulatory framework

The Barrier : Unclear and often changing regulations created uncertainty and risk for diaspora financial engagement.

BN's Solution : A clear, consistent framework built on successful models from countries like India and Pakistan.

What This Means For You : Confidence in a stable, tested system that has proven successful elsewhere. India's similar framework has attracted $160 billion in deposits, while Pakistan's Roshan Digital Account has pulled in nearly $10 billion. The CBN has adapted these successful models to Nigeria's specific context.

7. Disconnection from economic Nation-building

The Barrier : Distance often prevented diaspora Nigerians from contributing meaningfully to Nigeria's development.

CBN's Solution : Formal channels for investment in development projects and job creation initiatives.

What This Means For You : The ability to strengthen Nigeria's economy and support community development from afar. As Governor Cardoso emphasized, this initiative ensures "that every Nigerian, no matter their location, remains connected and empowered to contribute to Nigeria's vibrant future."

This landmark initiative represents what the CBN Governor calls "not the final destination, but the beginning of a broader journey." The CBN continues to refine the system based on diaspora feedback, progressively removing any remaining barriers to full financial inclusion, because your financial connection to Nigeria should be as strong as your cultural one.

https://leaders.ng/2025/05/14/the-cbn-just-removed-these-7-banking-barriers-for-nigerians-abroad/

This is timely, really hope it works

Zahra29:
And if Farage wins, which is far more likely? 😂

He will start calming down...

Lexusgs430:
How do your people expect me to navigate some of this requirements........ 🤣😁

I got the same reply from them with the same form, i started completing it then got to some point...i was like..this is too much info to put out there..pages and pages of personal info..nah!

Lexusgs430:
The changes, cannot be retrospective...... Those on the old system, would still qualify for the 5 year route......

Once the white paper becomes black paper, only new applicants going 4ward, would be caught in the 10 year trap..... But if Kemi wins, she might make it 20 years...... 😉🤔😂

That will be a shocker

bigtt76:
Ha, have you always used the same BVN for other bank applications? Check with the bank you did your registration with and see what they can help with.

I have only one Nigerian bank account and I have been using it for account for over 7yrs now.

santaclaws:
I don't recall referring to Abike as the hero in this particular case, but if you want to talk about previous repatriations and how she handled them when Geoffrey Onyeama was the minister of foreign affairs, be my guest. She literally carried the load of the ministry of foreign affairs on her head, without being a minister.

Most of the time, our issue in Nigeria is that we allow our emotions impede our cognitive process and we begin to attach feelings to perspectives instead of seeing things clearly- something you're doing here without realizing it.

Anyways, I'm done with all the back and forth. Adios! ✌🏽

That is not even close to our problem in Nigeria, our biggest problem is ungratefulness as you have displayed here today.


Abike is employed and getting paid to do her job, VDM is not employed neither is he getting paid. Massive difference

santaclaws:
So I didn't give him credit? Kindly go back to the comment I made and you'd see that in the first paragraph! What you want me to do is to sing his praises for raising awareness and I am not going to do that! I have my reasons for defending [b]Abike Dabir[/b]i as well and if you don't like that, free world!

You cannot expect everyone to follow a fixed pattern of behaviour like a flock of sheep, no! You don't accuse people of häting just because they differ in their opinion... Good luck to you.

She did not, VDM called her attention to this but she distanced herself and directed VDM to another agency. Whatever she might have done in the past is not the issue. VDM is not appointed or elected to any office, he travelled to ivory coast and donated 20M to the agency so as to help bring those girls back.

Remember that VDM brought back some girls before this current set again with his own money and with the help of Preccystv.

Abike Dabir played no part in this so how is she a hero?

santaclaws:
I can see you're trying to get certain words out of me being a moderator that you are, but e no go work.

My freedom of expression and opinion shouldn't bother you so much, but here you are... I don't believe in herd mentality, if you have an issue with that, that's your cup of tea!

I still maintain, all the words you spoke are for you alone. I don't have your time!

It should bother me as this is a public platform. I don't find it difficult to give credit where one is due, clearly you are unable to do that.

santaclaws:
That's your cup of tea... All those words are for you alone, not me.

Ciao!

Definitely for you are , ts obvious that you don't have it in you to appreciate good work done by others.

santaclaws:
Hatred for VDM? Are you ok at all? LOL! 🤣
The way some of you interpret words is baffling.

Anyways, I have nothing further to discuss with you. It's a total waste of time trying to explain things to people with limited cognitive capacity.

I share that opinion, VDM brought this issue to public notice and Allen Onyema mentioned that, VDM also donated 20M towards that,

So if you are unable to give VDM credit for his effort then you are a hater and an ungrateful human being

bigtt76:
How did it go? I hope it went well. @Justwise?

I keep getting error message... that my BVN does not match my name

Zahra29:
Hey! I was thinking about you the other day - good to have you back here. Hope you've been keeping well.

I hear she's defected from Labour to Libdems lol
The "competent man" Starmer has disappointed many. Not much daylight between his policies and those proposed by the racist Kemi/Tories.

If you read Home Ofice message from X you will not be wrong to think that Kemi sent it

Cyberknight:
There's no time frame or specific details in the White Paper, but were I in the shoes of those a-saving, I would go a-borrowing where at all possible and expedite.

Trust me many will do that if they see where or how to borrow..