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Good evening ooo.

Please has anyone shipped food stuff from Nigeria to the UK recently?

Please share details of the shipping company, cost and timeline.

Multiple insights are appreciated. Thanks

Thanks for offering to help.

I'll just proceed with the £50 payment. Na another one I no go do.

However, the company is quite dodgy. The stated that the standard fine is £50 but can be discounted if paid within 14 days. But the discounted fee is £85 - way higher than the standard fee. I've attempted to pay on their site and it's just £50 that's recorded against the reference number. E go be! We mooove!

AgentXxx:
Na Code 84 dem issue you be that, If you can screenshot the ticket, I can help interpret to you as I partially work as a civil enforcement officer . Where did you get the ticket? I hope I wasn’t the one who issued you 😹. You always get 11mins grace before an officer can issue the ticket. Seems you totally forgot. Best to use ringo for payment as it would always notify you by phone before expiry and once it’s expired and can be renew on your mobile

Edited: I just read that it’s a private car park and not council owned. I might not be able to help though .the picture attached isn’t bold enough for me to read.

Good to know.

Thanks for the insight.

Ticha:
No whooping cough is the only vax recommended for pregnant women and you can opt out should you choose to - it's usually to protect the baby as mum's pass thr antibodies on till the newborn can get their own vax

£50

That's how much I've been fined for overstaying in a private carpark

I don go forgot myself now. Usually, I set reminders to exit the park but not this time.

But what's disturbing is that Parking Charge notice stated that the £50 fee can be reduced if I pay within 14 days but the quoted discounted fee is £85. What an absurdity!

I've called the company but the line are just automated prompts. The company, Highview Parking's review on Google is poor with many complaining of inaccessibility.

I guess the deal is to pay the £50! Lesson learnt.

Someone mentioned eBay sometime ago.

dustbin007:
Oga mii forget matter for Mathias jare. If you get plug for here, connect me. Or better still, if you know whether agbo is not prohibited, please let me know. Thanks

Hello,

Please is it necessary for a pregnant Nigerian in the UK to take tetanus injection?

I know it was compulsory in Nigeria.

Thanks

You can use online guarantors for a fee;

https://housinghand.co.uk/
https://ukguarantor.com/

AKALAMAGBO:
Sometimes this UK will frustrate you….

Been trying to move house since, got the one I like and credit check and referencing was carried out, which came out good but the agent is still asking for a guarantor due to the fact that wifey hasn’t been self-employed for up to a year and husby salary ranges between £28,407 - £30,000 as a permanent employee….

Una go dey increase rent but refuse to increase salary and make renting difficult for residents…

Shown payslips and rental history with good credit worthiness BUT all these oversabi House agents still dey ask for 2 Guarantors… Who wan guarantee person wey dey no know…

Olagbara ooo…. Never had a good sleep since yesterday…

Went to the polling station at 9pm. It was seemless, swift and soothing.

It's interesting that the polls were opened from 7am to 10pm, accommodating majority's schedule.

Nigeria sure has a lot to learn from this system.

Zahra29:
In ova news....local elections today....still time to vote. Don't forget your ID

Any pointer, please?

Oga @Lexusgs430, abeg choke mouth. Thanks

lightnlife:
Dear IPTV users,

Biko which seller or platform is good as the one I tested has limited channels. No MTV, Africa Magic and the likes. A lot of the listed Nigerian stations are overlayed with some foreign low-budget channels

Please share names and links of sell with trusted lines.

Thanks

Dear IPTV users,

Biko which seller or platform is good as the one I tested has limited channels. No MTV, Africa Magic and the likes. A lot of the listed Nigerian stations are overlayed with some foreign low-budget channels

Please share names and links of sell with trusted lines.

Thanks

Your 'dare statement' is factually incorrect.

The Naira ranks 137 on the global Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) list, which is way below distabilised Libya's Dinah at 61. The Pound however sits at number 25.
https://www.theglobaleconomy.com/rankings/gdp_per_capita_ppp/#:~:text=GDP%20per%20capita%2C%20Purchasing%20Power,available%20from%201990%20to%202021.

Your assertion confirms you've been out of tune with the realities in Nigeria. In a country where a large chunk of the active population are unemployed or underemployed, where people spend 70% of their monthly income on feeding alone, how do you say the currency has higher purchasing potency? Workers borrow money to transport themselves to work having exhausted their income on basic commodities.

I recently moved to UK, and I can you that barely a year back when I left Naija, it was already tough for many. I wasn't a regular earner ((averaging $2k monthly) but it mehn, it wasn't looking bright by the day. It was crazy; weekly expenses was about 100K for a household of 2. Was constantly wondering how low earners survived.

How do you even talk of high PPP in the face of under-reported inflation at over 20%?

I might wrap your sentiment under patriotism but I'd rather we address the facts based on indicative facts and realities than err on the side of blind patriotism.

Q: What do you think is the annual salary of a manager in a Nigerian company?

Q: Why do you think many Nigerians are migrating?

Q: How many active Nigerians in diapora have you seen return home to pick up a job?

dustydee:
A lot of us make mistake by comparing the exchange rate. We should be more concerned with purchasing power. [b]I dare say the naira has a higher purchasing power than the pound. [/b]If the exchange rate is a factor, how come South Korea is better than Nigeria - economically?
By the way, I am not looking for a N600k job else how will I pay my bills? - Generator, water, security, accommodation etc.
May God bless us all.

Keep an eye on listing websites;

Rightmove
Openrent
Spareroom
Zoopla
Onthemarket

When you arrive, speak to people in your locality/circle. They might have first-hand information on vacancies.

Best of luck.

jogoluv:
Hello please I am looking to travel to Manchester. I need information on how to secure an accommodation immediately. I was told I can stay for more than 2 months if I try airbnb and still find it hard to secure one. Can I get any help on what to do please. I need just a room flat or a studio apartment.
Thank you

To be fair, it's not beans and bread to get onto the mortgage ladder ooo.

Most people here are barely 1-2 years in the country, still trying to make a sense of their new realities. Make we no overdrive and overkill our people. We're all at different stage of the social and economic ladder.

While I understand your position, I'm not sure it's apt for the OP's narration.

ukay2:
Na all these kind things de make oga Lexusgs430 de talk to have your own house mortgage

Your friend's assumption is not realistic.

S/he could have reached out to the agent/landlord to clarify the leave date and assumed grace window. Only what's written can be referenced.

From my experience, s/he would have to pay for the extra days spent outside of the tenancy agreement or payment window. Often, agents will propose to take the fee for those days from the deposit.

Your friend should have a reasonable conservation with the landlord. Negotiate the extension terms. Everybody wan make money. No free food for Freetown.

habhidhemhii:
Hi everyone,

So quick one. Landlord issued a notice two months ago for a friend to leave their property at the end of the six months initial tenancy. No reasons given.

The letter issued bore a date 7 days after the normal rent payment. Say rent is due on the 10th, the letter said they have to leave on the 16th.

So, their new place will be ready on the 17th and they called the letting agency to inform them of what they can do about staying a day more. The agency then stated that they'll have to pay for the 7 days extra. Okay, my friend said they'd just leave on the previous date as the letter stated. But the agency still said they'd normally have to pay for the six days extra which was mentioned on the letter as their last date.

NB: the letter never mentioned that they would expect any form of payment for those six days.

My friend assumed that was just a free window for them to move out. Meanwhile, they found other properties that would have allowed them to move in earlier but they decided to wait cos they assumed they had to see their current tenancy through and probably wouldn't get a refund if they left earlier.

Very weird situation and they're sad about it.

Na wah ooo! Sorry about the bad experience.

Nigeria as a business entity is good with poor service delivery both home and abroad.

I'm already dreading the process. Thinking I'll fix a holiday to Nigeria at about the time of renewing my passport. Pay for fast track and move back here. With the right connect one can get it done in Naija within a week. I can almost be sure there's a fast track process in London too.

Phenmeson:
I was at the embassy today. Those people are something else. I waited over 4hrs.
They said is at production stage that need to keep waiting until I received it.
Other applicant of last year are still facing the same issue. Even to use ladies/gent they will not even allowed those coming to pick up their passport. They said only applicant allowed in the building are those for capturing or have an appointment.
What's the issue with yours?

There's a 1-in-4 chance of having an SS baby, 2-in-4 of having AS and 1-in-4 for AA.

Interestingly, there are procedures for testing the baby's gen at pregnancy to know their genotype. The commonest are CVS at 12 weeks and Amniocentesis at 16 weeks. Either of these would be necessary for natural conception.

The alternative to these is IVF where the eggs and hormones are carefully pre-selected.

As with any medical and non-medical procedure, there's no 100% guarantee but there have been more successes than failures. Even life no sure!

The ultimate decision lays with you and your partner: how much risk can you take together?

I know two set of couples who defiled the genotype barriers and both have healthy (non-SS) kids now. One used faith that the two kids won't have - they didn't do any CVS or Amnio and it turned out well. The second combined faith and procedures and it also turned out good. I think the later is better - God and his people in the medics.

Ultimately, the decision is with you and your partner. You simply need to get good counselling and information from trusted sources to understand the dynamics and risks of the AS/AS combo.

Yes, the UK has competent professionals in this field although the knowledge base for some doctors here is low, because this is predominantly an black issue. But I know of doctors and midwives that understand the whole thing and support women through the process.

Again, just speak to a professional.

Best wishes.

Yinnchi2:
Hello, please I need advice. I met my boyfriend(African-British) a few months ago and we plan to get married later this year. Unfortunately, I found out we are both of AS genotype. I'm optimistic about not having kids with sickle cell but since it can't be ruled out, I want to ask if the UK government provides adequate and free health programs for such or if the sickle cell treatment issue is the same here as it is in Nigeria

Pieces of Advice will be appreciated. Thanks

What A Day!

Took my theory test today.

Guess what! I failed...😃

And no, it wasn't the multiple choice questions (45/50), it was the hazard perception (37/70).

At clip 6, it flagged my clicking pattern. Marks were lost for that. Took caution and simply clicked on the real danger...the result na 37 ooo. My lesson: the exam click pattern is totally different from the 4-in-1 pattern.

I'm really pained😭 cos I messed up, having to queue again for their endless test dates.

Can't remember the last time I failed an exam/test.🤪

No wahala! We go again, this time with a bang!

WorldRemit!

hustla:
Good afternoon

Please who knows how I can transfer from UK to someone's Dom account in Nigeria?

Revolut and Monzo are showing me shege pro max. Wrong sort code issues and different excuses

Which other app offers this service?

My experience: my credit score initially dipped but got boosted afterwards.

It's double win: more money, more scores.😂

But then, I ain't worried about the score since I'm not missing my payments.

pheranmie:
please the ongoing account switch
can i switch from Halifax current account to nat west and its wont affect my credit score
that £200 shey koko o

Take your time and settle in well. Enjoy your days of hopping on the bus/train. 😂 You'll miss it once you start driving.

When you're ready, you'll know.

In the meantime, you can get indicative insurance quotes on;

www.confused.com
www.comparethemarket.com

For road taxes, check here: www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-rate-tables

pheranmie:
Please like how much will that cost, the issue of insurance and road tax has been discouraging me from cars as io am still struggling at the moment. what third party agent will you advise thanks

Not sure Revolut reports to credit referencing companies.

I'd advise you use a conventional bank for those payments.

*Note that not all direct debit instructions (even with conventional banks) are reported to credit referencing companies.

elengine:
Good evening to the whole house. Pls does the direct debit on my revolut account help my credit score. Would they consider it as they do for other conventional banks. Otherwise, should I move those recurring transactions to Lloyd Bank

Ehnehn! Netflix don do me strong thing.

The thing rerouted after 8 months of UK use.

It just felt stressful asking someone to open and manage a new account from Naija. Might still go that route sha.

Thanks guys.

hustla:
Been using someone's Netflix for months now with 0 issues unless Im missing something

AgentXxx:
Mine has been working for almost one year and my sister who stays in an Asia country also share this account too. Maybe Netflix get personal beef with you ni

It'll work for some months, then shut you out and redirect you to re-register, this time with Pounds.

mex551:
Random thought, is it possible to get someone in Nigeria to open a Netflix account for me and send the password to me here as it seems paying from Naija is cheaper. Will the IP address betray me ?

This was extensively discussed here some time last year.

Sit back, relax and search the thread.

Someone even followed the instructions and got a US visa as a UK student.

The answers are all here.

Ibro2021:
Hello gurus in the house.

Please I need advice on how to go about applying for US visit visa as a student in the UK.

Not compulsory.

Simply show proof of relationship.

eniola1010:
Abeg when dependent is coming over. Is it compuslory the dependent name on the passport must already be carrying the MA's surname. Or the wedding certificate is suffice to iron out those kind of name issues.

Abi the dependent will need affidavit.

See attached.


https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/transit-schengen-visa/

Phil46:
My people, abeg I'll appreciate responses on this please. I'm about to book a ticket and would like to be sure before proceeding.

Minimal value; the majority of them are sourced from Charity Shops.

The quotes on comparison sites pegged the minimal value at 15K...We just laughed, knowing all the content no reach 10K.

Lexusgs430:
What value do you place on your contents........

HOUSE CONTENT INSURANCE

For those that have such cover, how is it and is it advisable?

For those that do cash-in-hand transactions, how do you save or invest the funds?

Two scenarios;

1. A seller collects cash and deposits it into their HSBC bank, will it get flagged (less than 5K)? Will the tax man look into the finances and bill the savings?

2. If some withdraws pounds from the ATM using a Nigerian USD card and then deposits the funds into their, will it be flagged and requested to be taxed?

Thanks

Honestly, I'll say stay and max out your contribution which gets matched by your employer. It's free-money without taxation.

If you opt out, what alternative scheme are you looking to go into? Will the ROI march the counterpart funding from your employer post-taxation? Only a little schemes can match up.

While the contributions may look rather minute at the outset and year-on-year, it's gets bigger in years to come. Drops of water makes an ocean - if the drop no stop.

I yield the mic for the honourables.

AgentXxx:
Good day Elders; My questions is about the Work pension scheme, i have been thinking about opting out due to the ROI of the pension but when I think about that it’s tax free plus my employer contributes, I want to stay. As at now am very confuse. Elders should help me and others who might be in my shoe light torch so we the children can see clearly. Agba yi a dale oo

I think the issue bothers more on ethics and integrity. The agents were just playing poker with people's lives and funds without some considerations on the implication of their actions.

Rightfully so, the current market is tilted against buyers but the standards and integrity must be upheld.

Na make God just help person.

If I may ask, what year were you in the market for the offer?

kode12:
There's nothing to take here for the ordinary man. When it's a buyer's market, you can make small shakara, but when it's a seller's market there's nothing you can do, you'd be outbid and gazumped even at the 11th hour. If not the ex-staff that leaked the information, the buyer wouldn't have known what went on internally.
During our home purchase, the estate agent came back after our offer was accepted that the seller had gotten a ~8% increase at that time, houses were being snapped up even before they were advertised, we went back and forth a couple of times but didn't want to deal with going back to the market, so we accepted it and went ahead.
I still don't know if there was ever another offer being considered or the estate agent just wanted to fleece us, but after the purchase, we found out the estate agent was the seller's sister so......

Think I used BRP + the in-app facial authentication.

JBoy9:
Please what ID did you use? NatWest rejected my Naija passport and I do not have another means of identification. Please help! My destiny needs that £200