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TravelRe: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by NuCypher: 6:07pm On Feb 23, 2024
TwinHeart:
Good afternoon. I’ll be coming to Canada for the first time in March. I’ll like to know the Nigerian foods that one can carry through the border. Are yam, elubo, garri, plantain chips, Dano milk, Kilishi abbl allowed?


I also want to ask anyone that landed recently if POF was requested at the border. Thank you.
I don't think meat is allowed across the border. Maybe someone else can confirm though.
TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by NuCypher: 5:00am On Feb 23, 2024
Lynadave:
Hello Everyone, I have been using an affidavit in place of my birth certificate all my life. I hope this won’t pose as a problem when submitting my application. Kindly help a sister 🙏
If you are so worried about it, go to your local government and they'll reissue you another original copy.
TravelRe: All TEF Candidates For Canada Immigration, Let's Meet Here! by NuCypher: 5:20pm On Feb 22, 2024
79733139:
If you go that route (you just implied that you want somebody to write the exam for you, in essence - cheating), you WILL lose your money (and likely get banned by Alliance Française and Le Français des Affaires). AF Nigeria got suspended in 2022 by the main body organising TEF, most likely because of cheating allegations and now they have changed the co-ordinators of TEF/TCF exams in all their centres (the one in Ikoyi is a white French women, very courteous but very strict!). It was that suspension which made me travel to Cotonou to write my 1st TEF exam in 2022.

Anything short of "learning French and taking the exams YOURSELF" will lead to serious disappointment. Anybody promising to write the TEF/TCF exams for you WILL scam you - that avenue has been blocked since 2022 (if ever it was available).

You CANNOT pay anybody to write TEF/TCF for you in 2024 - times have changed! You have been warned!

NOTE: We all collectively agreed back then in 2022 not to mention this sort of thing on this thread again.
Doesn't surprise me Nigerians are up to it again, looking for every possible avenue to cheat. It's such a disappointment. Only God knows that the native French employees of Alliance Francaise say behind close doors, with all the information they have about the numerous efforts of Nigerians to cheat on the exam by having someone write it for them.
TravelRe: All TEF Candidates For Canada Immigration, Let's Meet Here! by NuCypher: 5:16pm On Feb 22, 2024
One advice I could give anyone trying to learn French is to focus less on vocabulary. Focusing too much on vocabulary is one of the biggest mistakes beginners make when they learn a new language. The problem with learning vocabulary is that you end up never using those words you've learned. In fact, because you end up not encountering most of them in the next few days after learning them, you easily forget them. For example, say you learn the vocabulary for "cold", which is "froid", in isolation just like that, you are almost guaranteed to forget it shortly after, if you don't use it. In addition, by not knowing the context in which "froid" is used in French, you run the risk of using it wrongly or, at best, as a substitute in a literal English translation where you just replace English vocabularies with French ones. In effect, you are not really learning, but just consuming vocabulary.

What's better is to learn WHOLE PHRASES, instead of vocabularies. By learning whole phrases, you achieve three things simultaneously. One is, you learn French expressions exactly as they are used by French speakers. Two is, you have a better chance of remembering what you have learned because you have context. Three is, you learn more vocabulary and sometimes even grammar. So, in this case of "froid", imagine learning "il fait froid" instead. Now, you know how French people say "the weather is cold" and you know it's not the literal "la meteo est froid", which is the literal translation from English and which is just nonsensical. In addition to that, you also know that "fait" is the conjugation of "faire" in the third person, and that sometimes "il" can be used in the impersonal sense. In any case, you learn more from that whole phrase than you would from merely learning only "froid".

Now, think about applying this to several other scenarios where you can learn whole phrases with different French expressions and words. Bref, insist on learning whole phrases and fortify yourself with enough of those. That's the best way to greatly improve your knowledge of the language and ultimately your confidence.
TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by NuCypher: 5:12pm On Feb 22, 2024
bjd09:
Guys please i have been finding it difficult to pass IELTS, Egbami oo
cry
Be more explicit. What exactly are you having problem with? Which component of the IELTS exam and what exactly in that component?
PoliticsRe: Sunday Igboho Returns To Nigeria by NuCypher: 4:30pm On Feb 22, 2024
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by NuCypher: 2:26pm On Feb 20, 2024
Rido007:
Application date: September 20, 2023

Background check completed: September 21, 2023.

Visa Approval: February 8, 2024..


Thank God and thank you all.


Please check what you posted very well, background check completed the following day which is 21st of September, haba don't give us pressure ner.
Was looking at the same thing. Likely it's just biometrics completed
TravelRe: Why Don't You Want To Jappa Despite The Condition Of Things?? by NuCypher: 3:46pm On Feb 17, 2024
RickyJesus:
if the japa option becomes bleak; what should be a good strategy (NB: I have no intention on contributing to this chaos).
I tell people this. Your best option is to find remote work in Nigeria where you earn in dollars or euro. That's your best option. And preferably move to a country like Rwanda eventually that may be able to accommodate you under a work visa.
TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by NuCypher: 8:01pm On Feb 16, 2024
TwinHeart:
Please I want to find out if I’m allowed to carry yam through the border. Thank you.
Go and ask in "Living in Canada" thread
CrimeRe: American Police Officer Shoots At Man After Mistaking Sound Of Acorn For Gunshot by NuCypher: 7:58pm On Feb 16, 2024
Sabadon:
Hahahahhaah Americans doing American things
grin grin grin funny
BusinessRe: Banks Induce Customers On Conversion Of Dollar Deposits To Naira by NuCypher: 12:13pm On Feb 16, 2024
TheGiftedOne:
Blockchain technology you do this one for me.


Thank you crypto.


Darling USDT.

🙌
Learn about USDT. What you are holding is toxic asset. Even the tether organisation doesn't have 1:1 assets to back USDT. You guys holding USDT are all going to burn one day. I said it.
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by NuCypher: 9:38pm On Feb 15, 2024
hunee:
Above all, before someone come and tell me i am discouraging others, PLAN WELL O.
Abroad is not Nigeria. Cold dey o, Plan well well o.
2m can not bring you to canada o! check exchange rate, ask questions.
Wishing you all the best!
As someone living in Canada, I wish others would see this message and take it seriously, rather than looking at it and thinking its sole purpose is to discourage. Firstly, trying to japa to Canada on a visit visa is a very bad idea that should never be done. I know most won't still listen though, but I'm sure if you ask those who followed that process, they'll tell you never to try it. Doesn't matter if they are in a better position today, they know that things could have turned out differently. They can only count on luck.
And even if you are japaing on a PR visa, which is the better idea, caution still needs to be exercised. The country is not a bed of roses and you may never have the life you had back in Nigeria. Things are expensive, so expensive that these days, even earning 100k CAD per annum may not cut it, if you are living in Toronto. You'll just see yourself throwing money into different kinds of furnaces each month. This is a project that needs to be very well assessed before it is undertaken.
TravelRe: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by NuCypher: 2:15am On Feb 15, 2024
LesPieux:
Thank you for this information. I do not know of anyone who has travelled to Nigeria recently. Your tips are well noted.
That's an air france flight that just left lagos. Didn't take Niger. Reliable airlines like AF have likely worked this into their schedules already so that they don't experience delays or cancellations.

TravelRe: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by NuCypher: 2:10am On Feb 15, 2024
ednut1:
my bonus i got only 49%😆
my brother, same here man! Only got 45%. It's just crazy. The thing be like magic, even though no be first time I dey see am.
TravelRe: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by NuCypher: 10:04pm On Feb 14, 2024
This Canada tax matter is one a whole 'nother level cheesy
I thought I saw taxes in Nigeria, but that was nothing compared to Canada's. Omo! Those working in corporate Canada are trying.
TravelRe: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by NuCypher: 9:35pm On Feb 14, 2024
LesPieux:
Hello Family,

What is the best route to travel to Nigerian and with which Airline? Anything I need to be aware of in advance? Who has travelled to Nigeria recently?

Is it best to travel through USA is one has a UK/EU passport to to travel via Europe?

I heard Nigeria and Niger have issue with airspace?

Appreciate your response.
Just travel with any reliable airline like AirFrance or KLM. Yes, Niger airspace may be blocked, but reliable airlines already have a route around Niger that doesn't encroach the country's airspace. But if you want to be super careful, then take United. United may go from Chicago O'Hare or any other hub will will go straight over the Atlantic through Senegal to Nigeria. There'll be no need to go through Niger.
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by NuCypher: 10:56pm On Feb 13, 2024
Eriokanmi:
Living and applying from outside Nigeria has validated your claim. Because i remember in May 2019 when I wanted to renew via a drop box and they said they've suspended the IW programme. This went on for over 2 years and the longest visa validity one could get in Nigeria was 2 years as of then. They resumed the IW late 2022 with those whose visa had expired in the last 12 months, this was later extended to 24 months and further
Clearly, they needed to re-interview a lot of people, possibly due to perceived security issues that some people, for whom interviews had been waived, needed additional checks. My guess is they wanted to weed out a few unscrupulous elements. Was out of the country by then anyways, and only applied for renewal from Canada.
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by NuCypher: 10:33pm On Feb 13, 2024
Eriokanmi:
I read this piece with keen interest. You said the last time you visited the US embassy was 10 years ago for visa and you've been sending your passport
via mail for visa stamping since then right? I would doubt this claim, provided you're not resident in Nigeria. There was a time the interview waiver was suspended in Nigeria for all B1/B2 applicants and we all had to appear for a visa interview. How were you able to obtain or renew your visa without appearing during these periods? This affected me as well and I've been traveling to America unhindered since 2004. Please shed more light.
It's simple. I had the visa already shortly before they stopped dropbox. And at some point moved to Canada where I also didn't have to go to the embassy. Only needed to send by Canada post to their office and it returned with a 10-year visa.
TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by NuCypher: 9:37pm On Feb 13, 2024
No ITAs? There was a draw today. 535
BusinessRe: Video Of Herbert Wigwe Celebrating His Last Birthday by NuCypher: 9:36pm On Feb 13, 2024
Nwodosis:
He should be cryopreserved in anticipation of the future technological breakthrough that will bring dead bodies back to life!
For a body that is likely burnt beyond recognition? Are you sleeping?
TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by NuCypher: 6:57pm On Feb 13, 2024
Nigerianmigrant:
Hello everyone please I would like to know if Unilag HRDC counts for WES evaluation and if they offer part time courses also.
Yes, Unilag HRDC counts for WES. Search the thread for those who have done it.
TravelRe: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by NuCypher: 6:31pm On Feb 13, 2024
izibili44:
Please i want to ask a few questions here. My Little cousin is coming to Canada next.. one can we get direct flight from Lagos to calgary. Two as a visiting visa what and what should he owe when coming. For instance how much money should be with him.
There's no direct flight from Nigeria to any part of Canada. Doesn't exist.
CrimeRe: Don't Spread Lies About The Police - IGP Delear War On Fake News & Cyberbullying by NuCypher: 7:00am On Feb 13, 2024
Again, another misplaced priority for a police force that understands nothing about freedom of expression. They are gently advancing their objective of silencing critics on social media, while they leave out politicians who are stealing the nation blind. How on earth did Nigeria ever deserve this justice system that has no regard for humanity!?
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by NuCypher: 12:13am On Feb 13, 2024
Madukachase:
Take or quote me anywhere, you don't need a travel history to visit any country. You only need a good profile, and over 70% boils down to convincing the VO you will return back to your home country.
I will quote you. Technically, you don't need travel history to visit any country. No embassy asks that you have travel history before you apply for their visa. However, it is a non-written rule that you need travel history to guarantee your visas to places like the US or Canada. In fact, if you have traveled to the US before and returned and not violated any of their country laws, you don't need to visit any US embassy again in your life to renew your visa. The last time I was at the US embassy was over 10 years ago. Since then, I just send my passport by mail for them to stamp a renewal on it. Also, if you have travlled to the US before and returned, Canada won't even take more than 1 month to process your visit visa. It's almost automatic as long as your documents check out. On the contrary, if you are applying with a virgin passport, prepare to wait as long as 3-4 months.

So, yes, there's an unwritten rule that travel history counts a lot.
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by NuCypher: 7:47pm On Feb 12, 2024
angie88:
It's ppr finally for my 2 kids
Timeline
Applied on 19th Sept
Ppr : 12th Feb.
Best val gift
Is it their first visa? Are they using a Nigerian passport?
TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by NuCypher: 12:18am On Feb 12, 2024
chimzyblack:
I have about 8k USDT sitting in my binance account. It was given to me by my mum and I wanted to do a gift Deed with it. Exchange rate fluctuations made me remove the money from my Naira bank account.
What is the best way to use this USDT to show POF and also do a gift Deed. I don't want to keep it in Naira.
Don't even try it. What makes you think IRCC recognizes USDT? USDT is no official currency of any nation. It's just an agreement among crypto-holders and traders that it exchanges for 1 USDT to 1 USD. Nothing more. In fact, if you know the true history of USDT, you will know that the Tether organization itself does not have enough assets backing USDT. In summary, it's all an illusion.

In any case, if you want to use your USDT. Move it into Naira first and foremost using Binance P2P. Then go to aboki and change it to USD, which you can then put in a domicilliary account, which you can then present as POF. The good fortune you have is that aboki rate and binance rate are very close, so you won't really lose much. If you are worried about keeping the money in a Nigerian bank, push it into Risevest or STanbic Dollar mutual fund. You will likely get the same rate, so you won't lose much. Then present your Risevest or STanbic Mutual Fund letter. The nice thing with this approach is that you may not need to cash out until you move to Canada, and you can have Risevest or Stanbic Dollar Mutual Fund move these funds into a US or Canada bank, though that will likely come at high transfer fees.
SportsRe: Nigeria Vs Ivory Coast AFCON 2023 Finals (1 - 2) On 11th February 2024 by NuCypher: 10:42pm On Feb 11, 2024
Negroid001:
Ivory coast are winning this game. 2-1.

I predicted this in a post before the game.
You are just using reverse psychology to make yourself feel good. If you are so sure about the score, then stop watching the game. Go and sleep.
SportsRe: Nigeria Vs Ivory Coast AFCON 2023 Finals (1 - 2) On 11th February 2024 by NuCypher: 10:39pm On Feb 11, 2024
Seun:
Our midfield is struggling to hold possession, our attack isn't threatening the CIV defence at all, and they are penetrating our defence with ease. We are being outplayed. Our keeper seems to be the MVP right now. What's goin on?
Nigeria's midfield is just woeful. The defence appears to be holding pretty well, but it's getting threatened too often and it's only a matter of time before it breaks. Nigeria's attack is also non-existent.
SportsRe: Nigeria Vs Ivory Coast AFCON 2023 Finals (1 - 2) On 11th February 2024 by NuCypher: 10:17pm On Feb 11, 2024
Agunesinjaweola:
What a clear Penalty 😕😳
What a shame 😡
Daylight robbery to Ivory Coast
Shut up
SportsRe: Nigeria Vs Ivory Coast AFCON 2023 Finals (1 - 2) On 11th February 2024 by NuCypher: 9:53pm On Feb 11, 2024
Iseoluwani:
scam
You dey craze. What's scam about it?
SportsRe: Nigeria Vs Ivory Coast AFCON 2023 Finals (1 - 2) On 11th February 2024 by NuCypher: 9:46pm On Feb 11, 2024
SportsRe: Nigeria Vs Ivory Coast AFCON 2023 Finals (1 - 2) On 11th February 2024 by NuCypher: 9:41pm On Feb 11, 2024

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