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Travel / Re: Things I Found Out About Sweden! by Mcowubaba: 8:27pm On Jul 29, 2023 |
CalmTravels: You're still missing the point. Even if tribalism didn't exist, racism will still exist. These two things are mutually exclusive is not a hard concept to grasp. Beating your brother at home doesn't justify or give the right to a stranger to stab your brother outside your home Racism is more complex than "If we treat our selves fine, no body would tell foreigners to do the same." It literally doesn't work like that, c'mon be real. In summary, racism and tribalism doesn't cancel each other, they are mutually exclusive if you know what that means. Peace! 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Things I Found Out About Sweden! by Mcowubaba: 2:03am On Jul 28, 2023 |
Inyaky: Racism and tribalism are both bad. One doesn't cancel another. I don't really know why people like you and CalmTravels are justifying racism because tribalism exist in Nigeria, very absurd thinking. It's like saying Swedes can rape because there is murder in Nigeria Tribalism is not worse than Racism as you may think. Many European countries do have tribalism and nationalism issues, almost all of them have fought bloody wars with their neighbouring countries or territories that once belong to them. CalmTravels made it seem like only black people in Nigeria engage in tribalism. Once again, I'm not justifying tribalism in Nigeria. Sweden like most western countries have their own problems, it's not some mythical paradise. The OP is selling market so it's expected he will present Sweden as some magical city without problems. Now, I'm not saying people shouldn't japa to Sweden. People should japa to wherever the feel is best for them! 1 Like |
Sports / Re: Real Madrid's Match Vs Valencia Halted After Vinicius Jnr Racially Abused by Mcowubaba: 9:13pm On May 22, 2023 |
FunkFlex: Poverty mindset, if you have ever had money, I'm talking about a reasonable amount of money, you will see things differently. You're stuck in abject poverty so to you money is the answer to every life problems. I actually pity you. I hope things get better for you and your family |
Travel / Re: Europe-based Nigerian Man Living In Tent Shares Struggle (video) by Mcowubaba: 2:19pm On May 02, 2023 |
sotall: Whatever makes you sleep well in Europe |
Travel / Re: Europe-based Nigerian Man Living In Tent Shares Struggle (video) by Mcowubaba: 2:09pm On May 02, 2023 |
sotall: I am actually not arguing with you, I was only pointing out the absolute nonsense in your initial comment. Mr I currently live in Europe |
Travel / Re: Europe-based Nigerian Man Living In Tent Shares Struggle (video) by Mcowubaba: 2:03pm On May 02, 2023 |
sotall: Lol @ social media and hearsay. Nothing to prove to you mate. Your comment alone shows us how much your know about Europe, which is nothing . You can barely put a correct English sentence together but you feel you're educated on immigration in Europe . |
Travel / Re: Europe-based Nigerian Man Living In Tent Shares Struggle (video) by Mcowubaba: 1:15pm On May 02, 2023 |
sotall: Your statement is mostly false. People do live in tents like this, even worse ones. Depending on the job and other life commitments savings maybe very small or non existent. It is also not easy to switch from illegal status to legal status, not to even mention permanent residency. Not saying it doesn't happen but it's f**king hard to do. Maybe slightly easier in some European countries but certainly not in Western or Northern Europe. Your entire statement is like 95% wrong and lacks credibility. 8 Likes 1 Share |
Sports / Re: Alphonso Davies Makes Surprising Admission– ‘ I’m A Popular Loser' by Mcowubaba: 11:29am On Mar 28, 2023 |
Infolenka: Wealth certainly makes the financial part of life better, but it doesn't guarantee happiness, health and peace of mind. I have been both poor and should I say Rich but I felt unhappiness both times. For example, President Yar' Adua died of ill health despite the billions of dollars available to him. This is just one example. In this case, do you think money could have solved his issue? You probably won't understand if you have never experienced both ends of the spectrum. You can only visualize and analyse your own personal experience. Danger of a single story! Best of luck. |
Travel / Re: Re: Update About My Trip To Russia And Life In Russia by Mcowubaba: 12:08am On Jan 09, 2023 |
You actually didn't answer or address the Putin liking black people or loving Africans statement. You were beating around the bush. I still strongly feel you're a paid propagandist who is doubling down on his stance. Or you're trying to be an agent. And prey on desperate gullible Nigerians who want to Japa to anywhere Russia is relatively powerful in terms of military, not economy. Russia has dozens of sanctions on them from the EU, USA and Australia. Their economy is literally bleeped. It's not advisable for any Nigerian to go there. Roman Arkadyevich Abramovich had to give up Chelsea FC because of this sanctions. The Russians I know are mainly racist Bleep, bigoted skinheads Putin kills his opponents on a regular basis, they usually "fall off from the window of their apartment" . And the cases are ruled as suicide Have you heard of Novichok agent Go read this "Poisoning of Alexei Navalny" Putin is a dictator and blood tasty weirdo. Russia is a shit hole and no sensible person should consider going there. Some Russians attack black people or other minorities to beat and kill them. You're trying to deceive Nigerians who are mostly gullible and desperate to start planning to come to Russia. https://www.amnesty.org/en/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/eur460222006en.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjM2oD8i7n8AhUoTEEAHaO5Dto4ChAWegQICBAB&usg=AOvVaw3srMTsG3YIzsX5Iyl4JTxn https://www.reuters.com/article/us-russia-racism-un-idUSKCN1B8150 https://abcnews.go.com/International/story?id=3596145&page=1 https://www.newsweek.com/russians-keep-mysteriously-falling-windows-deaths-1738954 https://www.businessinsider.com/putin-critic-pavel-antov-dies-falling-out-hotel-window-2022-12 1 Like |
Travel / Re: My Experience With A Russian Lady I Met In Dubai by Mcowubaba: 8:27am On Jan 08, 2023 |
TobiAbuja: You know your stuff. Russian bots are all over fox news, msnbc, cnn etc pages instigating problems, polarising the people and fighting culture wars. I was absolutely disappointed when I saw the thread has been pushed to the front page, Seun needs a reality check. Justwise the moderator of travel section is a smart guy, I don't know how this slipped out of his review. I will say the push anything to the front page provided it will generate views and clicks. I won't also put it pass the possibility of a syndicate, a mod is probably in Russian's pocket. Seun needs to do an insider threat analysis. Or who knows Seun could even be the Russian syndicate member . I will expect more this type of threads to grace the front page to deceive most gullible Nigerians who want to japa to anywhere because the saw a post on Nairaland 4 Likes |
Travel / Re: My Experience With A Russian Lady I Met In Dubai by Mcowubaba: 12:19am On Jan 08, 2023 |
WhatCanIsay: Spot on This is a well organised propaganda, but most nairaland moderators are not known for their smartness. Russia is a shit hole and many Russians are racist xenophobic bigoted bleeps. Nigerians especially the ones living in Nigeria are one of the most gullible people in the world. Watch them start planning to Japa to Russia Because Putin loves Africans, and white Russian girls are looking for Nigerian men , the matter taya me 7 Likes 4 Shares |
Travel / Re: My Experience With A Russian Lady I Met In Dubai by Mcowubaba: 12:15am On Jan 08, 2023 |
Lamasta: 3 Likes |
Career / Re: IGP Suspends Female Police Officers For Violation Of Social Media Policy by Mcowubaba: 1:28pm On Aug 27, 2022 |
Corridon: Women don't have fish brains, they offer more than pussy. Many are very smart and contribute massively in global affairs and other aspects of life. I used to think like you many years ago but I got more enlighten and exposed. It takes time, hopefully you'll get there some day. 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: My Poland Japa Experience (honest View) by Mcowubaba: 12:02pm On Aug 05, 2022 |
Spanishmilf: This maybe my last reply/comment on this thread. Firstly, I don't have any issue with the OP. I'm also not here for criticism, the thread is interesting and knowledgeable. And hopefully the OP's story will be beneficial to many people who have similar aspirations. The only thing that put me off was he said people should avoid black men and Nigerian women, that's a very stupid statement and I stand by words. I have sisters, friends, aunties and my mom who are Nigerians. I'm not going to let someone shit on all Nigerian girls because of their previous life frustration. I know self hate and uncle Tom antics and rhetorics when I see one, no be today matter. And most of the OP's statement was very uncle Tom of him. Once again I don't know him personally, just calling out the statement. And yes, he spoke in a general manner not from his PoV. The truth and reality based on empirical evidence is that Poland is generally a racist country, the elected a right wing dingbat as their president, their president is anti immigration, anti Islam and LGBTQIA. If you know what that means in European politics I won't even be having this conversation with you. Let me leave at this, I don't want to get deep into European politics. The Problem is few Nigerians just move to Europe and stay a few months, then the conclude there is no racism, lol There was a thread where a Nigerian who have stayed in Russia for just 1 month came to the conclusion that there's no racism Sorry for derailing the thread, let's focus on the OP's story if they are willing to continue. 5 Likes |
Travel / Re: Before Coming To Ireland Part 2. by Mcowubaba: 5:33am On Aug 05, 2022 |
SireSommy69: Your questions are more immigration based from Nigeria. My best knowledge is centered around living in Ireland not how to come to Ireland, I hope that makes sense. Analogy: I can tell you how to fasten your seat belt and sit properly in the plane, but not how to buy your plane tickets and get to the airport I will try to answer some questions: Firstly, I don't live in Nigeria, it's been a long time I left, And I don't know some of the things you're talking about. I have heard about form A, if you have a connection in the bank that can help out, or call your bank's head office number and inform them about the urgency, like call them every day, lol If you don't have payslips, I suppose your employment letter, bank statement and email showing salary alert may suffice Best of luck. 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: My Poland Japa Experience (honest View) by Mcowubaba: 5:26am On Aug 05, 2022 |
Ayohbk: I feel like e-hugging you. I was about to give a lengthy comment but you have covered most things. A white lady helped or referred them for a job, so Polish people are not generally racist because of that, lmao. And the need to avoid our lovely Nigerian ladies and black man. I was reading that all sh#t and shaking my head. I was down with the thread until that statement. The level of self hate and uncle tomish behaviour is amazing. Best of luck to the OP, I hope your dreams and aspiration comes through 3 Likes |
Travel / Re: My Japa Relocation To Moscow Russia by Mcowubaba: 9:33am On Mar 25, 2022 |
4everEdward: Some Nigerians self, you just enter Russia, probably not up to a month and you have concluded there is no racism in Russia You go come here create thread after one year with some racist stories, we dey wait you, lol Best of luck though 58 Likes 3 Shares |
Politics / Re: Stop The Hypocrisy: Ukraine Treated Black Africans Better Than South Africa Did! by Mcowubaba: 5:18pm On Feb 28, 2022 |
Hannania: A very incoherent ramble, what you on about? Ffs, with your knowledge and wisdom you can't even spell "obviously" or proof read your reply carefully. You have limited knowledge lad, you have zero clue on this topic Get back to what you know best, and leave topics like this for people who know what the talking about, peace. |
Politics / Re: Stop The Hypocrisy: Ukraine Treated Black Africans Better Than South Africa Did! by Mcowubaba: 2:46pm On Feb 28, 2022 |
CSTRR:. If is said what was in mind in my response to him, I will probably get banned The guy is very big fool and an absolute idiot. People like him disgust. The guy is waste of space. I don't get worked up easily but that comment pissed me off so much. What a useless comment with so many imbeciles liking the comment. So many foolish people use nairaland. |
Politics / Re: Stop The Hypocrisy: Ukraine Treated Black Africans Better Than South Africa Did! by Mcowubaba: 2:38pm On Feb 28, 2022 |
Hannania: You don't have a clue mate, You're either ignorant on this case, or a coon/house negro. So Nigerians and non Ukrainian people should be left stranded to die. You're the apex of inferiority complex. Your comment was too stupid to ignore. I rarely quote, mention or engage with people here for a few years now, but wow your comment is absurd |
Travel / Re: Before You Come To Ireland!!! by Mcowubaba: 10:20pm On Dec 20, 2021 |
majorbravo: Hey have you sorted this out? |
Travel / Re: Inquire On Best Way To Relocate My Family To Ireland by Mcowubaba: 10:12pm On Dec 20, 2021 |
Mekas2016: Not very accurate information The proposed scheme is for 'illegal Immigrants' (not immigrants) and people in direct provision (international protection scheme) that have been in the country and system for at least 3 years or so, the full details are yet to be published. The scheme has nothing to do with legal immigrants in the country. Hence it is not applicable to the OP, unless the OP and his family were illegal immigrants or in direct provision in the past years in Ireland. Strongly doubt that's what the OP has in mind. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Before Coming To Ireland Part 2. by Mcowubaba: 6:51am On Oct 19, 2021 |
Fojwa: Ireland is big with financial related jobs, but you'll need work experience and industry certifications to go with it. I won't call any job unskilled, but I get your point. Getting a job during your study has a high possibility, many jobs hire students on a part time basis, jobs like health care assistant, store/retail assistant, kitchen portal, stock taker and even office jobs are not totally out of the realm of possibility. As I said in the write up, nothing is absolute, there are always outliers and life is individualistic. Meaning 2 people may study financial technology, one will get a good job with visa sponsorship while the other won't get such job or work sponsorship. 2 Likes |
Politics / Re: “I’m Deeply Saddened” – Femi Fani-Kayode Confirms TB Joshua’s Death by Mcowubaba: 6:53am On Jun 06, 2021 |
No matter how you feel about Religion, miracles or TB Joshua, this is some f**ked up news I hope it's fake news. The man meant a lot to so many people and helped thousands people through his charity. I'm really not happy about this! 75 Likes 2 Shares |
Health / Re: Has Anyone Experienced Ringing In The Ears Before? Your Help Urgently Neded by Mcowubaba: 9:23am On May 19, 2021 |
Ibk2020:LOL, 7500 That's a lot of money to spend every 2 weeks. Taking your mind of the Tinnitus is the hardest part of dealing with it. Lucky your own stopped or maybe you habituated to it. The most important thing is that it doesn't affect you again. |
Health / Re: Has Anyone Experienced Ringing In The Ears Before? Your Help Urgently Neded by Mcowubaba: 9:36pm On May 17, 2021 |
Ibk2020:Just curious, what did you take for it or what did you do specifically? Or did it just go away on it's own |
Travel / Re: Before Coming To Ireland Part 2. by Mcowubaba: 2:24pm On Mar 06, 2021 |
niyogeol:Thanks for the input, very brilliant comment |
Travel / Re: Before Coming To Ireland Part 2. by Mcowubaba: 6:25pm On Mar 05, 2021 |
Conclusion; As I said at the beginning, this write up is more of a higher level information, not the basic information about immigration to Ireland as a student, I advise you to check the first part of the topic and other related topics for more information. Useful links: https://www.nairaland.com/4837933/before-come-ireland https://www.nairaland.com/4630469/road-ireland http://inis.gov.ie/ https://www.nairaland.com/4056995/general-irish-student-visa-work 5 Likes |
Travel / Re: Before Coming To Ireland Part 2. by Mcowubaba: 6:24pm On Mar 05, 2021 |
Racism Well it’s better than Russia and Eastern European countries, the Government in power is a coalition government made up by 3 parties (Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Green Party). They are not right wing parties, they have policies that are fair enough, I heard the are even planning on giving some form of amnesty to undocumented people who have been living in Ireland for some years now. Don’t get it twisted, there are many racists in Ireland, just like in Nigeria that has tribalist and religious extremists. But as I said in the first part of this topic, the whole country is not racist. A good thing to note is that right wing and fascism has been raising across European and Ireland is not excluded, they have people like Gemma O’ Doherty, John Waters, political parties like Aontú, National Party and platforms like Liberal.ie, Gript.ie, Dublinlive doing their underground work. As a Nigerian Immigrant you will be constantly labelled as a welfare recipient, and a scammer up to no good, lol 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Before Coming To Ireland Part 2. by Mcowubaba: 6:20pm On Mar 05, 2021 |
RENT: Rents in Dublin are the most expensive rents in Ireland, and Dublin actually ranks on top 15 most expensive cities to live in Europe: https://www.rte.ie/news/dublin/2020/1214/1184385-expensive-cities/#:~:text=Geneva%20is%20the%20most%20expensive,Scandinavian%20and%20other%20Swiss%20cities. Average rent for a double ensuite room (self-contained) will be somewhere around €1200 -€2000, renting an apartment in Dublin city will be somewhere around €2500 -€3000 per month, to comfortably pay that amount of rent, you have to be earning like €80,000 per annum with no mortgages and no serious financial engagements. (https://www.daft.ie/property-for-rent/dublin, https://www.daft.ie/sharing/dublin) (the link may not be accessible with a Nigerian ISP/IP address, use a VPN or proxy server). Most of the high paying jobs are in Dublin and the highest ranked school in Ireland (Trinity College Dublin) is also located in Dublin. One of the upside of the Covid pandemic is that Companies are now allowing employees to work from home, and you may not have to be living in Dublin. Cork is another county, it has quite a few companies, rent is cheaper, life is slower there, unlike Dublin that is like a mini Lagos with crowded buses/Luas, crowded shopping malls, so if you like city intense life, Dublin is the place for you. Other nice counties are Galway, Limerick. They are multi-cultural to an extent. If you go to Wexford, lol. You will probably be the 10th black person in the county. Get ready to be starred down on the street. 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: Before Coming To Ireland Part 2. by Mcowubaba: 6:19pm On Mar 05, 2021 |
"The Curse of Stamp 1G": Yeaaah, let’s dive into this topic. Stamp 1G also known as Third Level Graduate Programme, this is one of the main “selling points” of the Irish dream, lol “Just come you will get a Stamp 1G for 2 years if you graduate”. Yeah this is true but what these agents don’t tell you is the reality of life as a Stamp 1G visa holder. Most companies and recruiters solely request for a Stamp 4 and EU passport as a requirement for job application. When you don’t have either one of them, it’s mostly an automatic/immediate rejection. Sure you will get “jobs” with your stamp 1G, jobs like a dishwasher/kitchen assistant, health care assistant, stock taker etc. Once again this is not a blanket statement, I am not saying you can’t get a job in Novartis/Baxter/MSD/Eli Lilly with a Stamp 1G, just saying it is much harder, like real hard, you can ask people that are on stamp 1G currently in Ireland. I know my lovely Nigerian people know how to argue or be wilfully arrogant and religious, you will see them saying “it’s not my portion, my case is different” lmao. No wahala na. Now there are companies that are very welcoming to sponsoring Non-EU citizens, companies like Amazon, Google, Facebook and the HSE (Health Service Executive: they are in charge of medical services in Ireland, they are the highest employer of Health professionals). The caveat to Amazon, Google and Facebook is that you actually have to have the skills they are looking for, lol. And those skills are mostly core IT related. The interview process is intense and not for the faint hearted. You can get a referral from a Nigerian or someone already working this companies, so at least you may even get called for an interview. There are quite a few Nigerians working in Amazon (Dublin Branch) you can connect with them through LinkedIn. Furthermore, I will also advise you to review this link:https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/What-We-Do/Workplace-and-Skills/Employment-Permits/Statistics/. You will see the Employment Permits statistical tables and company listings, this is basically number of work permits granted to companies on a yearly basis. The list may assist you in making targeted applications to these companies, as you will know that they have a history of sponsoring Non-EU citizens for a visa. The 2 years granted for Stamp 1G (Graduates at an NFQ level 9), runs faster than Usain Bolt, before you know it you are thinking on the next step because you have not been able to get a work permit sponsorship to transition to a Stamp 1. This is when the depression, anxiety and stress kicks in, most people try to get into sham marriages, or another Master’s degree or program to extend their stay in the Country, some leave/relocate to Canada, USA or UK for better opportunities. Just take a minute and think about doing a second master’s program or diploma, just because your stamp 1G is expiring, most of you reading this may not understand, I really advise you to engage more with Nigerians actually living as students in Ireland, let them tell you their lived experience. I am very cautious of making blanket statements, as in life there are always exceptions or different realities for people, a quick example is Nigeria, there are many people suffering and struggling to eat or drink clean water, same Nigeria we have people like Davido and other ballers staying in Lekki phase 2 and Asoroko, lol. Do you think this “ballers” are experiencing Nigeria the same way as someone staying in Makoko/Surulere/Mushin or Diobi (lol, I am just joking). What I am trying to say is that, some students come to Ireland and are employed even with Stamp 2 while still studying, and are sponsored for a critical skill, now this is an example of outliers, it is not a common occurrence. The vast majority of students usually struggle a bit harder to get a work permit. There is also a Stamp 1G given to spouses of people who have Critical skill visa or Stamp 4, I did not dive into that, as this thread is solely from a student perspective. 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: Before Coming To Ireland Part 2. by Mcowubaba: 6:17pm On Mar 05, 2021 |
What courses/program to study? This is tricky question, because not everyone is eligible to do certain courses, or even have the interest or determination in undertaking certain courses/programs. Though if you want to stand a better chance in getting a job and ultimately a visa sponsorship, I will strongly advise you go for IT related courses, Civil/Mechanical Engineering , and medical courses like Pharmacy, Medical Doctor, Nursing, Radiography, etc. not Public Health though. As many of you may already know, only certain courses/Jobs are on the Critical skill occupation, see the list here: https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/What-We-Do/Workplace-and-Skills/Employment-Permits/Employment-Permit-Eligibility/Highly-Skilled-Eligible-Occupations-List/. The main advantage Critical skill offers is providing a faster and less stressful way to get your Stamp 4 (Permanent residency), once your critical skill visa is approved, you will be granted a Stamp 1 which you will renew on a yearly basis for 2 years, then after that you can apply for Support letter for a stamp 4, if granted by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, you can then go to the Immigration office/Garda station and apply for a stamp 4. I am not here to argue or degrade anybody’s career choice, just giving what I think is the right information based on empirical evidence. I know many aspiring students just want to leave Nigeria by any means necessary and often times don’t do much research to know what the job market and immigration life holds for them. Coming to Ireland to do Courses like Human resource management, Project management, English, Literature studies, Journalism, Sociology, Zoology, Adult program etc, will present a serious challenge in getting a qualifying job for Critical skill or even any job at all related to what you studied. Obviously, there are exceptions/outliers to this, you can study Literature studies and still get a job which can sponsor you for a general permit because Literature studies and jobs you will get with that degree is not on the Critical skill list. I don’t think you want to pay €10000 or more for a course and you’re unable to get a job and sponsorship after such big investment. |
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