Good one.
Thankyou.

bigtt76:
Rebook same room on Airbnb at least a week before you run out of your current booking and call the owner. That's what I did. Airbnb discounts you if stay in for long too.

Interesting. I wish to find an air bnb owner like that

gergemam:


I had similar experience too, switched in between Airbnb and Hotel. My last Airbnb owner was kind enough to keep canceling booking appointments to extend our stay while we go house hunting. The guy nah real gem.

Ok
I have widened. Will keep trying

Solumtoya:


Widen your search to Newport, Swindon and even Bath. Bristol is one of the most difficult to get accommodation for a new immigrant family.

Thank youfor this.

Chreze:


This has been an issue for some time now. What I did in this situation was to talk to the Airbnb owner to convert us to tenant for a 6 months period. This was a lot easier then and my then landlord accepted immediately cos it was that hot covid time. He had I believe 3 flats that were not making him a dime.

Maybe try to chat with the property owner to see if he/she can accept that offer. Mind you, this won’t be same price as what the apartment will go for rent, but it will be better than the Airbnb price. Then you try to intensify your house hunt and maybe consider other locations (like small villages close to the city).

Note: most Airbnb owners wont accept this kind of offer now as it’s not of benefit to them, But there are some with human compassion that will consider your family for this. Especially, owners that do travel abroad themself and know how life can be challenging for a family in a new city.

Roll the dice. Good luck

Life of an immigrant in the UK.
Please how do you guys get accommodation?
I came in as a dependent on student visa. We are in Bristol and have lived in hotels and air bnb which has drained our finance. Been difficult getting accommodation for 4 (2 children)
It's either they are asking for me to already have a job, or rejecting families, children etc, moreso, the demand for house here is high. So they quickly get or choose other tenants.
I have called, met and seen several agents. Also, several rent sites.
Please can anyone help or give direction/ advice.

Good info.
Thank you.

Congratulations and enjoy your stay.

Stivinmesi:
My Sojourn to UK and POE Experience


Yho guys, I am presently in the UK.

I boarded Ethiopian Airline from Abuja. 2 Travelling Bags (23Kg each), one hand luggage (7Kg) , my Laptop Bag.

I wore two sweaters , one Winter Jacket and held the other Jacket just to reduce the scaled KG.

One of my 23Kg bags contained my clothes, shoes and the other 23Kg bag contained food stuffs and drugs (I bought different antibiotics as it is expensive in the UK and other drugs like Vitamin D(because of lack of sunlight), Paracetamol etc).

Ethiopian Airline is cool (5 hours stop over) but I will have loved to follow Egypt Airline (12 hours stop over but hotel accommodation and good food .

I choosed to travel weekend because I envisaged a good number will go for that option and so the Immigration Officers won't have the time to ask lots of questions.

Also the immigration officers In Abuja didn't give me headache, one even advised I use POS to deposit the Naira left with me since the old Naira will be out of circulation this year.

Journey started from Abuja to Addis Ababa. We waited for close to 7 hours before boarding the flight to London.

At Hearthrow Airport, my POE went this way:

1. Officer : What's your purpose in the UK
Me : For Study

2. Officer: What is your course of study
Me : I told him and also mentioned the name of my University.

3. Officer : Are you a new student ?
Me : Yes

4. Officer : Place your thumb over there. Then be stamped it.


PS :
1. Keep a smiling face when approaching any official you encounter in the course of your traveling. Also say hello when you approach them.

2. Your major hurdle is to carry those bags to any of the Airports in Nigeria. Once you have boarded, you shouldn't face any major challenge WRT that. There is a Bus station at the Airport and you can carry your luggage using Trolley.

3. There are ATM machines at the airport where you can withdraw pounds with your dollar card.

4. You will enjoy Free WiFi both at Ethiopia Airport and Hearthrow Airport.

5. Make plans for accomodation before leaving so as not to get stranded.

I wish you all luck .

The land of UK will favour us.

Yes!
Good news everywhere.

Collection at TLS Ikeja on certain days not funny, as you will queue under the sun for hours (today is an example) except you sort those luring you with fast track. I recommend you use courier if you can afford it, otherwise, get there early - like 8am to 8.30am.

All have really been helpful here. Kudos to you all (even from the questions asked here, I learnt and the honest answers)

Please, can one travel with visa already on passport but no BRP mail yet any issue with that at POE?
Anyone with accommodation advise / support (location is Bristol)?

You can book online
Pick an appointment date and time ahead based on availability.
Not sure you can walk in and do the test.
Due to possible number of people (especially if its test for UK) plan to spend 3hrs or more.

Omobukkygmail:
Pls kindly share ur experience at iom lagos for tb test
Do I need to walk in or book online
I have a minor
Can I walk in and do d test same day

OK. Thank you.

dduchess90:
Hello

Dependant wait time is standard of 3weeks (15working days)

Sometimes the ECO will assess the dependants application along with the MA but that is not always the case

Cheers

Hello all,
How long after MA who did priority gets BRP are dependants expecting theirs?
Tracking shows dependants still at DMC.

I really dont know details of the decision etc...
But MA received BRP this morning

Sookiee:

Congratulations! BRP or collection? How long has your decision been made?

This morning, Yes!

Sookiee:
Hello evey!

Has anyone gotten BRP or collection mail this morning? Today is the 10th working day for me after decision was made

I am so nervous �

Congratulations!
Seems this Abuja TLS is moving fine

toolluu:
Visa alert �
Bio January 6 ( MA Priority and dependent)
Tls Abuja
Collection mail January 12 for both MA and dependent
Passport collected January 12
Thank you Jesus

Please ooooo,
Who knows! How long after MA (on priority) application is received at VAC that dependants get to VAC as still at DMC.

Thank you

tomiwiyu:
wait for just 24hrs it is a short process

Thank you

princeabisoye:


Hey bro... Haven't heard bad stories about Rwanda Air.. they looks good.

But for Egypt Air... Na werey dem be o.... From lost of bags to Nigeria maltreatment etc...

Please i give green light to Rwanda Air

Hi all,
How long does it take from transferred to VAC to Received by VAC?

Wow!
Congratulations.

tyllapia:
Application transferred to VAC this morning
No NSF
No refusal mail
Bio on 6th of Jan
Priority
Hopefully it will be a congratulations at last

Thank you.

dduchess90:
Hello

Whilst waiting for someone from the thread to respond check reviews online and make a decision


Cheers

Hello all,
Airline booking advise.
Rwanda air and Egypt air.
Are they good?
Any one of them preferable?
Any pros or cons?

Hello,
I heard sim card is given at tls. I wasn't given o. Do I need to go and ask for mine?

Justpat:


Lol...this question is funny. But the answer is just dress decently and comfortably. There is no dresscode but knowing you are going to a formal business office, dress accordingly

Thank you

Hello all,
Can someone hint if there's a dress code for biometrics appointment.
Formal
Casual
Etc

Good Info

Dear Nairalanders,

Does anyone have information about how authentic customer care representative test/interview for Globacom at ICT test center, JKK building, Ikorodu road is?
The interview date is a weekend and attending requires long distance travel, reason for this question of authenticity.

Kindly be of help please.

Hello all, I have a few roles opened in the east - anambra state
1. Workshop manager, anyone with experience with heavy duty farm equipment e.g mantrac etc
2. Any one experienced in rice milling especially the parboiling plant.
If u know anyone interested, pls let them send cv to:
afaith4all@yahoo.com

VACANCY
The FMN Senior Staff Cooperative Multipurpose Society currently has vacancy for
Cooperative Clerk:
The clerk will be responsible for/to various aspects of the cooperative business which includes shop and logistics activities and future investments.
Work will require movement, principally between Iganmu and Apapa, Lagos.
Requirements:
Educational requirement is OND/First degree.
Sound accounting knowledge
Truck Driver:
The truck driver will be responsible for driving the cooperative truck(s) for our logistics business.
Requirements:
Valid truck driver’s licence.
Familiarity with road networks in Lagos and its environs.
Familiarity with Road traffic laws and enforcement.
Minimum 10 years driving experience.
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English language.
Educational requirement is minimum of WASSCE/GCE/NECO.

Interested applicants for the above vacancies should kindly send their CV and application letter to enquiry@fmncoop.com
Application deadline is 25th July, 2017.

General Secretary

ok, thank you

Please I need a very good auto rewire especially for Nissan altima. In Lagos

Please, who knows where I can get a good rewire for Nissan altima.
I have tried many to no good results.

Thank you

lillies:


Dear PeterBam,
Your invitation for a private chat is well noted with thanks, however, i believe other forum members might find your response rewarding as well.
Before i contact you on whatsapp as advised, permit me to once again appeal that we discuss on this forum for the benefit of all, please.

Thanks and warm regards,
Lillies

I don't mind sharing information here, however by personal discretion I cant answer some of your questions here hence the private chat.

lillies:


Hello Peterbam, a honest question please,
1. how much does FMN pay for this position of ours (GT)?
2. How often is promotional exercise carried out?
3. Any room for sponsored training outside the shores of Nigeria?
4. What other pecks are being offered
5. Work time? weekends?

Your kind response would be beneficiary to me et al.
Truth is that i am presently engaged with another coy and really need to if to put in my resignation notice at this point pending the waiting list issh.

Warm regards,
Lillies

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