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Value for money, right?

BA gives blanket as well.

If money day, nothing beats taking a direct flight oooo.

Viruses:
I used Qatar Airways, affordable compared to others, no transit visa required, no issue of covid was raised. When we were getting down, we saw people carrying their blanket, we carried ours too and that's what we are still using here. I will fly them again because I need more blankets.

Not sure I've seen their transformers sef.

Na network cables dem dey work on.

Felixamos:
Hope say rain no spoil una transformer oh .

Your Nigerian license is valid for use up to a year from the day you enter the YouKay.

No need to get an international license.

Righty:
Good evening to all the distinguish ladies and gentlemen.

Please, can one make use of a Nigeria Driver's License temporarily in the Uk or one should obtain the international driver's license?

Happy Sunday, everyone.

Just dropping some food shelf and waterfront shots here.

Have a productive week.

So your friend married his wife primarily because of boot and boobs?

Na wah ooo.

Ndibuna:
I mean my friend went for a thick lady with big front and back without considering that after childbirth things will increase beyond proportion. I mean even slim girls tend to add weight after childbirth but my friend thought his wife will remain that way not knowing what was waiting for him.

It's even better to marry a slim woman of which you know after childbirth she will still add weight but this time it will be to your taste

Revolut has the disposable/one-use card.

Viruses:
Who has referral link to any bank that offer virtual card that I can use and destroy. I've been helping folks make payment lately and I have to take extra care to uncheck 'auto renew'. I don't want to take chances again so I just need a card that I can use and destroy.

Okay.

The same strategy applies.

orlabot:
Good evening bro
I'm looking for house around Dartford Kent

Please what's Genotype test called in the UK and what sort of organisations do they run such test?

GP say dem no day do am.

Even the NHS hospital here said same.

Cc omopapa, Lexusgs430

And he go don get small credit history by then.

Lexusgs430:
Kuku wait, 14 pro max go soon comot ..........

Nothing dey work for Naija again.

Basic things are now luxury. No one to talk to or hold accountable.

Failed leadership, failed state.

Is there hope in sight?

Hmmm!

This is painful bravery.

Given that they have visas, their act will spotlight their denial, question the possible reasons for such and result in faster resolution of the issue.

Public knowledge and outcry have a way of forcing people's hands on public policies and practices.

With the media coverage, a conversation has started around this, meaning a solution is in sight but their mouth go still pain them.

Wish them the best.

It's beach time.

Relaxation enhances productivity.

Have a restful weekend.

Mba.

He's doing some network cable repairs.

Electric cables are passed underground. I suppose the poles are for networks.

Felixamos:
Them dey reconnect una electricity?

Guess wetin dey happen here.

Rightmove.co.uk

You might also need to visit/speak with agent in your choice location.

There's a high demand for apartments in the UK now.

Which part of UK are you looking at?

orlabot:
Good afternoon sir/ma
Pls I need ur help concerning securing an apartment in the UK. Pls, can u suggest a website where I can easily get an apartment (either studio or en suite shared apartment) in the UK. I have searched on zoopla, open market, spare room, renthero, rentola all to no avail.

Yes, the rule isn't contained in the UN refugee convention but some other legislations/policies have such. If that's not the case, the issue won't have resorted to legal intervention by the EU court.

Like I noted earlier, there's no fairness in migration and its politics. Rules and procedures are tilted to favour interests and blocks where deemed fit. Understanding this, either as a left or right winger, will shape a better perspective of the game and its end-point.

claremont:
My views on immigration (and most things in general) is pretty biased mainly because I'm hard left wing, politically. I keep on hearing people make the emboldened comment. It simply isn't true. There is no such principle in the 1951 UN Refugee convention. Refugees are allowed to apply for asylum in any country they deem fit regardless of the number of countries they have passed along the way.

https://fullfact.org/immigration/refugees-first-safe-country/

Migration is grossly a political matter in the 21st century. Understanding this helps to wave through interest blocks and sentimental policies.

The politics and hypocrisy of migration have been seen in the UK-Ukraine, Hong-Kong cases and lots more. It's all about interests and alignments.

Most of the 'Rwandan migrants' are simply irregular economic migrants and do not qualify for refugee status or asylum in the UK, having violated the principle of 'First Safe Country' as stipulated in The Global Compact on Refugees.

The UK has only been magnanimous, perhaps political, with this case hence the consideration to transfer them to Rwanda. Countries like Germany, Italy, Spain and France, won't have prolonged their deportation to their home countries ASAP. In this case, UK and Rwanda are benefitting off this relocation...It seems business isn't going on as planned.

Guess what! Most of those irregular migrants pay so much to risk their lives and options. Some pay smugglers up to 20,000 pounds to get in. Needless to say, it's often a long dreadful journey of luck.

Just to state this: most of the recent irregular arrivals are not Africans but largely from the Middle East and Asia.

Irregular economic migrants/migration would always attract emotions but emotions don't inform the most logical and productive results. So, I understand the feeling you get when you see those irregular African migrants in your hood. But like you mentioned it is unfair to other Africans who have gone through the proper immigration process, plus, the sweeping generalisation and public outlook that most, if not all, black people in this country are irregular migrants and doing nothing to improve the system is also demeaning of the continent and race.

Since BREXIT, data shows that net migration into the UK has reduced. However, immigration into the UK from non-EU countries has increased. Most of the non-EU immigrants have been skilled workers and the UK has been benefitting from this.

My take: irregular 'economic' migration should be discouraged on all fronts by strict policy measures and not emotional inflexions. Even less developed African countries are constantly putting measures in place to check irregular migration, how much more developed countries.

MichaelUde:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10860793/More-million-foreign-nationals-offered-visas-live-UK-year.html

Not quite sure what to think about this refugee issue, to be frank, I don't really think the UK will ever send anyone to Rwanda. In Manchester when you see all those curly hair people hanging out and making noise in Piccadilly Gardens (are they Somalis abi Eritreans/Ethiopians?), I feel both sympathetic and annoyed at the same time, because while I fully understand they are refugees and have gone through a lot, but I get the feeling that oyibo dey use dem measure all black people at the same level.

I tend to agree with the bolded, but its difficult moral ground. The UK response to the Ukraine thing was obviously somehow unfair - we go take our "own" people with no stress - they opened the doors wide, dash them benefits and everything for 3 years, people come dey halla Home Office for delaying their visas, etc., etc., something that of course no other non-oyibo country fit get. On the other hand, can you really blame them for the discrimination?

Difficult conundrum.

This should help: https://www.nairaland.com/6719932/living-uk-life-immigrant-part-2/221#109739361

Screenshot is attached.

Osoderi:
Good morning all,

please i want to start building my credit history. please any advice on what to do. i don't know any thing about it. I am here to seek advice on how to start. I will appreciate assistance. Thank you

There's a trusted Alhaji in Sabo Yaba.

Get into the new Sabo Market Plaza. His office is the first one by the left downstairs.

His name is Alhaji Aminu.

I've used some other guys in Allen Avenue, Agege, Abule Egba, Mushin.

You can also exchange within the airport.

payne4real:
Please do you know any in mainland?

Why una just day give the guy gbas-gbos?

Malori

Felixamos:
I was just waiting for this .. Well done man! . I wish there was a button to love your reply to that grilling idiot

It's better to withdraw and convert the dollar to Naira in Nigeria.

You can then decide to either exchange the Naira to Pounds from Aboki in Nigeria and bring the cash to the UK or keep the Naira in your Nigerian account till you open a UK account, then get an exchanger (omopapa, Lexusgs430...) to exchange it for Pounds into your UK account.

Dollar to Pound exchange, either via ATM or Cash/Transfer, in the UK isn't always pleasant.

Since you'll be booking a hotel and taking cabs, I'll advise you to come with the exchanged pounds (cash) so you can pay your bills before getting a sim and opening an account.

Per Internet Access.

From my experience, my sim/data roamed as soon as I landed at Heathrow.

Also, there is usually open wifi in the airport. I actually didn't use any, as my sim roamed after I landed.

Worst-case scenario, just take a screenshot or write out your UK destination and contact person before flying from Nigeria. Old school way never fails.

Best wishes.

lola0999:
Hello mates,

I will be traveling in few days and I need advice.
I have about 1,400 dollars in my dollar account.
Do I withdraw this and change to pounds before I leave?
Or I can I use my GTBank usd card over there for my booked hotel payment etc..?
Please what is the best advice?
I will be reading comments

Thanks

lola0999:
Also,
I have another question,
How do I navigate from where the bus will stop me to my hotel seeing that I may have not gotten a UK SIM by then?
If I decide I want to use uber,how do I hail a uber without internet on my phone(Seeing that
I will have no SIM with data) then..?

Happy Weekend, House.

Please, I need some insight on getting a phone bill/sim contract.

So, I brought a pay-as-you-go Lebara sim from Nigeria. The network and rate have been good in my UK location.

But I was looking to get a sim contract to help my credit rating, so I got a Three sim contract for 9pounds.

Unfortunately, 3 network is super terrible in this location, so I called them to cancel the contract.

I've been doing searches for a new network contract but mehn, the rates are high - minimum of 15pounds.

Q1: Can I use my Lebara sim for a contract and will it count for credit building? I read somewhere that not all networks contract count for credit building: Lebara, Lyca...

Q2: Can I just get the cheapest of Three's contract (6pounds pcm just for credit building sake) while still maintaining my Lebara sim (maybe 5pounds pcm, because we have broadband service of 28pounds pcm at home). This will mean my total monthly mobile bill will be 11pounds. Does this sound like a good idea?

Thanks.

Solumtoya, Omopapa, Lexusgs430, goke7, justwise, TheGuyFromHR, SamREinvented

Thanks, guys.

I've cancelled the contract oo.

May I ask if Lebara contract can be used to improve credit report/score?

I read it's only networks like 3, EE, Vodafone that work for credit building.

ybahrbz91:
3 ntwk was also poor for me when I got the contract.
I canceled the 3rd day.

I am still on Lebara £25 unlimited monthly.
The money is paining me but the only solace I have in this Lonely country is having a good unlimited ntwk provider.
If I see a good alternative contract SIM, I go jump on am sha but my advise is you cancel the 3 contract within the 14days window period

SamReinvented:
Ah. Not really sure. 3 network is perfect in my area, so I didn’t have to worry.

Thanks.

I did some research and most users with similar horrendous experience advised using bank ATMs instead of random street machines, just as you mentioned.

Lesson learned but the school fees too much.

SamReinvented:
Omo, na wayo be this. UBA doesn’t charge me any fees, and the FX rates I get is always very close to what’s on Google.

PS: I have only used bank ATMs, as those street ATMs carry additional fees and sometime terrible exchange rate. However, it’s always best to just use your card more for purchase and less for cash withdrawals, especially for this kinda wayo bank.

No be small thing.

Anything we be 'E' na motorised and they're classified as vehicle needing license.

Problem no day finish.

Lexusgs430:
For those wanting to invest, in this type of vehicle...... Take note ........

The devaluation is painful ooo.

Please, is there another means you'd advise?

Was looking for how to send to someone (an aboki exchanger) in Nigeria, who would send me Naira, then I can change to Pounds.

Lexusgs430:
Very normal ....... But people that love the convenience/or having trust issues....... Should just keep using ATM's .......

Thanks!

Just got the 3 contract sim. The network is terrible around here, despite checking the signals before the deal.

Was hoping to transfer my old (Lebara) number to them, but with this network ish, I might cancel the deal within the 14 days cancellation window.

What do you advise?

SamReinvented:
I use three. It’s the cheapest of the main networks.

What's been the exchange rate of recent?

This has always been my concern. I eventually used my USD card to withdraw Pounds today, and it was bad.

For context, I withdrew 250 quid, and 357.82 USD was debited from my account. The difference is too much.

The exchange rate was pegged at £1:$1.4088. Access fee was charged at £3.99. Then they added a "Mark Up" fee of 12.8%.

Is this a normal experience with exchanging USD to GBP via a Nigerian issuer?

Solumtoya:
Oh, I see! Well, what I do in that case is: Send Naira to my aboki and he credits my Access Bank USD Account with Dollars, then I use the Debit card of that USD Account and withdraw Pounds from the ATM.

So unfortunate.

Most Africans, home or abroad, do not know how to manage expectations and dependency.

There's a gross believe that people abroad are making money easily, hence, they should send a lot of money back home. Most people back home don't realise what it takes to live and make money here...Work is more rigid and tasking here than Naija. Flexing too much Africa.

That reminds of a Nigerian woman I overheard at a store here (Primark) complaining to her family back home that she doesn't have any other money to send.

In contrast, oyinbo life is one day at a time. Little no family dependency. Outings and holidays as at when due. No burden or care for amassing wealth because the system is structured to take care of their tomorrow.

Everyone must save themselves from unrealistic family expectations. Abroad no mean free money!

DannyFX2638:
And somebody somewhere go day text am say ,*the last money he sent wasn't enough*

Na so but make everybody sha calm down with work...Problem no dey finish.

Heard a Nigerian slumped and died this week. He's a workaholic.

Extremes aren't good. Balance does it in everything.

Nogymmarts:
THIS IS THE TIme Nigerians, will get to work hard and take there counterparts shifts at work, cos mos of them would travel for summer and holiday

The Weekend Starts Now!

It's a long weekend in the UK: Thursday to Sunday.

Today, Thursday, is the Spring Bank Holiday.

Tomorrow, Friday, is the Jubilee Holiday; Mama Charlie don turn 70 years for throne . Dem say na Platinum Jubilee.

Natives are super excited, decorating their houses and expressing joy. The excitement is visible. Shops are giving discounts.

It gives the feeling of Ileya or Easter.

Sun and Summer!

Oyinbos are so excited about this season for two reasons; sun and summer.

The sight of of sun gets them thrilled and outgoing for tanning, beach adventure and some feel good time. Who wouldn't be excited after enduring cold and wind for most part of the year?

As you know, this is the first time in three years that most people get to travel and enjoy the summer. No thanks to sister Rona.

Sadly, the summer euphoria is creating a problem; airport congestion. Flights are overbooked, passengers are stranded, airports are overwhelmed...Holiday Hell.

But life must go on!

Yeah, na me.

I needed to manually input your referral code to claim the bonus.

Dimejidude:
E don work now? Just got one £20 bonus, I don’t know if it’s from you.