I have Naira; just incase anyone’s looking. Buzz me by day break. Tankiu.

Mamalistic5:
Good morning everyone

I got two offers from University of the creative arts Epsom and Robert Gordon university Scotland. Which one do you think is better considering the fact that I have four children within ages 7to16?

Which of these two locations are better considering employment, condusive environment for children,cost of living and so on ?

Please mothers, what do you think ? Thanks
and God bless you for your response

I’ll wait for more experienced people to add their take but I reckon that Epsom is generally a posher area. So cost of living will be higher than Aberdeen but the access to quality schools for your kids will also be more.

If you’re worried about diversity you should also think well as Aberdeen is more diverse.

LagosismyHome:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7IMTzhrllI

I enjoyed it so wanted to share.... it about how a single mom in the UK ( father died during a family trip to Nigeria ) was able to shape and mold her 4 children into success. She the mom to Chiwetalu Ejiofor ,Zain Asher (CNN) and a daughter who is a gp

Thanks for sharing. I watched it yesterday and thought that it’s unfortunate that the way our country is set up now, most parents wouldn’t be comfortable sending their young kids home for 2 years.

I see the benefit but fear won’t allow me

Irenenwaka:


Oh woow… anyone else has any inputs please ?

We also travelled with expired passports for my kids in Dec. They have 2nd passports though.

When immigration asked we said there’s no consulate near us plus Covid issues.

Not sure what the situation will be now that things have eased off but your country can’t turn you away from entering. Las las you’ll be asked to pay for Visa on arrival which is what we expected but they let us go without qualms.

.

JanegirlN:
Is it really a negative?

I just started taking driving lessons and before this I had never driven or learnt how to in naija and I wish I had.

I've had 3 two hour lessons and I've had an earful from my instructor. I don't even know if I'm making progress at all and it's even automatic. I don watch YouTube videos tire.

Omo I don tell hubby say it's not a do or die. If I don't know how to drive nothing spoil, he will continue running errands. Lol

Consider if your Instructor is really the right fit for you. He/she should be getting you to relax not filling you with anxiety.

I had one trial lesson with an old man that rubbed off me wrong so I decided not to go ahead. I knew I made the right decision when he text me to say I wasted his time because I decided not to go ahead My next instructor was very chill and made it easier to pass.

So if this person is always shouting at you, change them. You’re not paying money to be verbally harassed.

bunsuq:


Thank you for your prompt response. We are still in passport stage, capturing of bio-data. Her dad took her in for capturing and the immigration officer, on sighting her hand didn't even allow her make attempt but just discharge them to go get the doctors exempt from fingerprints document.

I will reattempt the capturing again with her offering to assist spread her hands. I will also get the doc certificate in case, they refuse at the passport office.

Just wondering if UK Visa biometrics exempts anyone from finger print scanning.

The link suggests that there might be exemptions on the basis of disability if you provide proof. But it’s a case by case Kinda thing.

Your approach is okay. However, depending on how old she is, if you can get an exemption for her with a report it might be better to do so and don’t force/assist her to spread her fingers. As she grows older, you may not always be with her. It’s better it’s on record that she is exempt, than you assist her today and can’t assist her tomorrow.

You get?

bunsuq:
Please I need clarifications.
We are in the process of getting international passport for our children. Our 2nd daughter has a disability in the right side of her body such that she cannot press her right fingers flat by herself for biometrics as the fingers are folded.
At the passport office today, we were directed to go to general hospital to get a doctor certification for fingerprint bypass with a picture of her upper body showing the hands.
Now, if we do that and they do not take her finger prints, what will happen at UK Visa biometrics, are such exemption honoured as I know that UK doesn't play with biometrics.
Was thinking if the passport office can allow us help her press her fingers on the machine for the finger print impression.
Please, anyone who can help to please clarify this as I am very worried about it. Thank you.

Did you offer to help? Can you ask to speak with a manager perhaps? Politely. How did she do the biometric for her passport? It’s also possible that the Uk guidelines is simply what they are following and the doctors report will help you avoid future stress.

The link below suggests that’s the case

https://www.gov.uk/passport-services-disabled

Lexusgs430:



Why would I want be remain at Eagle square, for almost 24 hours.......... I pity those watching and those attending (let's hope jagaban got a massive bag attached to his conveen)............

He has won with 1271 votes. He was 1st to 5th position. 6th was Amaechi. 7th PYO.

Interesting days ahead.

Who else is semi glued to channels tv?

bunsuq:
I hope to be in UK by August on a tier 2 visa but my family will join me later on, possibly by December or January.
Please, how do I sort the children's school out as school would have resumed in UK by September? Do Primary and secondary admits within the year? Thank you

September Intake is typically sorted by February in most UK councils. However, your best bet would be to reach out to your local council as soon as the kids arrive. If they are of school age they will place them.

Solumtoya:


Vodafone. I pay £23 for one of the best Internet services I know here

Thank you

mumzt:
Celebrate with me people. I just passed my driving test! Passed at first attempt!

That’s amazing! Congratulations

wonlasewonimi:


Yes they do throttle the speed at times. You are paying too much for the services. I am currently with BT and i have been paying £33 for 150Mb download and 34Mb upload. I still feel its too much but they have beenvery reliable. I wouldn't even go with any other provider as they all piggyback on BT infra except Virgin

Yes. It’s the fact that we know we pay a lot and still can’t boast of a seamless service that is annoying. Thanks, I’ll take all the advice shared and find a way forward.

Viruses:

You might not go with this option but let me still put it.
I and my household use 3 sim only contract. We put the sim in a phone and every other devices use it's hotsopt. Smart tv, Netflix, laptops, phones etc all connected and works absolutely well.
Unlimited data, no cap.
£16/month
Confirm that your area has 5G with 3 network and the phone is 5G enabled as well else don't try it.

Wawu. Very ingenious. Something to KIV. Thank you.

justwise:


You can call them and request to downgrade to broadband only, even with broadband and landline only you are still paying too much.

i used to be with them and was paying £27 a month..broadband and landline, after a year i renegotiated it down to £25.

Currently with talk talk, started with £28 a month..broadband and landline, a year into the 18months contract i switched to another supplier within 3days talk talk called me and offered me a better contract with the same speed..which was all i wanted, wasn't interested in leaving them, just wanted to pay less and it worked.

You can do the same.

Thank you. I’ll study my options with them and try this. Otherwise, it’s adios!

Lexusgs430:


If you break an active contract, you are legally obliged to pay up the remaining unused length of the contract. ...... ..

I’ll find out. Something sha has to give.

Lexusgs430:


Is your contract with virgin elapsed........

I’m not sure tbh. I’ll ask Oga.

TheGuyFromHR:
What you can get depends on the area.
Virgin charges a premium because of their fibre .
If any other Openreach-associated providers in your area offer full fibre, then check what packages they have to offer, depending on what you need.
I use BT because its service here is sufficient for the occasional Teams meetings and Netflix/Amazon with no buffering. We've moved to office twice a week, so I can live with that.

I’ll check. I feel we pay too much tbh and the quality of the service is not as good as it used to be. We almost feel they are doing it on purpose to force us to upgrade.

Bourne007:
Why don't you call, ask for options and renew your contract .. . When I called, apparently it costs more for internet only. If you get all the package, it will be way less than £50 depending on the speed

Last time we spoke to them, they were trying to increase our fee for what they say is higher speeds. It’s meant to be unlimited fiber so I don’t understand why they are capping.

justwise:


Landline and TV package included?

Landline included (and we don’t have a landline) smh.

justwise:


How much are you paying with virgin?

Close to £50 monthly.

Good morning oh. So Virgin our Internet provider recently has been taking the piss and we want to port.

What are you guys using that is affordable and efficient? Internet only, no add ons?

VMuna:


Good morning Mamatukwas,

Happy Sunday.

I wish to discuss sending some items from Nigeria to the UK please.

Have just sent you a PM.

Thanks.

Replied. Good evening

rayralph:


Why not try VFS Edinburgh

That’s the one I’m trying. No available appointments for weeks now.

omopapa:
Words ok the street have it that it’s normal but here’s something that might interest you

Thank you jare but for us going to London is like kuku making the Schengen trip. Avoid unless absolutely necessary

wonlasewonimi:


Spanish embassy will bring their biometric machine to your house with less than £500.

justwise:


Try Portuguese embassy, two yrs ago a family member had the same prob, we managed to get a date there, though we had to use Portugal as entry point before heading to our holiday destination

Whew. I hope it doesn’t come down to this. Thank you.

onecoder:

If you try it around 11pm or early morning. You'll be able to book.

Okay. I’ll try this. Thank you.

GlamMrsO:
Hello Everyone!

Thank you so much for the insights

I need your help in comparing two offers I got recently, 1 from Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen and the other from Swansea University in Wales

I intend going with my family (1+yr old, 5 yr old and husband)

1. Which of these two is more family oriented
2. More tolerant of blacks
3. Has more part time and post graduate job opportunities (Data Science)
4.Good schools for Children

I don’t know too much about Swansea but I know Aberdeen scores alright on all 4 points you’ve raised especially as regards diversity and jobs.

Swansea is smaller so might be more family oriented. It depends on what you’re after ultimately.

Is anyone else having issues booking biometric appointments for Schengen Visa?

I’ve tried Netherland and Paris options for a few weeks now with no luck. Anyone know if this is a thing now?

mumzt:
Hello people,

Please does anyone know the minimum salary requirement to qualify for tier2 sponsorship for nhs admin roles?

Try asking in the Uk Immigration thread if you haven’t gotten an answer.