Teamfrosh1201:
Wassup guys

I landed In London-gatwick airport on thursday morning at 6:26am.

The Officer in charge wan whine me buh I no panic.

He ask me series of questions with a straight face.

This is how the conversation goes

Me: Hello good morning,

Officer: Hi, how are you doing?

Me: I’m fine thank you.

Officer: Your passport please, which country did you come from ?

Me: From Nigeria sir

Officer: Why have you come to the uk?

Me: I’m here for my master degree

Officer: which course will you be studying?

Me: Msc business analytics and big data

Officer: Do you have your CAS letter with you?

Me: Yea sir

Officer: Let me see it

Me: I brought out my phone and showed him.

Officer: which course did you say you are going to study again?

Me: Told him business analytics and big data.

Officer: do you mean to say Business Analysis ?

Me: No, it’s business analytics sir (the whole time he was looking at the CAS) I’m sure he just said the business analysis just to see if I know what I’m saying.

Officer: How much have you paid from your fees ?

Me: I have paid £2000 and I also have £7500 schorlaship from them.

Officer: wow, £7500, how did you get this much schorlaship?

Me: I think I submitted a very strong application, the school was also impressed by my undergraduate degree transcript, and my SOP.

Officer: How are you going to pay your tuition balance?

Me: I have personal savings and support from my family, I have the money ready.

Officer: You said personal money, how did you get that much money.

Me: I have been working as a freelance writer for the past 7years, I get most of my client from fiverr and Upwork.

Officer: nodded is head and said impressive.

Where will you be staying? Did you pay for school hostel or you will be staying at Airbnb?

Me: I will be staying with a family friend in Leeds till on Sunday (when I said this, his facial expression changed abit, before moving to Liverpool.

Officer: Do you have the address of the place you are going in Leeds ?

Me: Yes sir

Officer: Let me see it (so he gave me my phone back)

I then go to whatsapp to show him the address.

Officer: how will you get to Leeds from here ?

Me: I already booked a train for this morning sir.

So he looked at the passport again and gave me a big smile 😃 and said Welcome to the United Kingdom.

Note: The man interviews one black guy before me, he drilled him alot and collected his passport, I don’t what happen buh the guy left to see another officer which I Beleive to be there supervisor, he came back and stand behind me sha.

Thank you to everyone. For everyone coming this September and beyond, may this land Favour us all.

At the train station too those ones too wan whine me buh one black British man sha help me, God bless him for me

Wetin happen for the train station ooo.
Se Ur train tickets na advance ticket ni abibu cari too much bags 🙈

nlenq:
Good day everyone.

Pls I need the input of people with experience on this matter:

As an international student travelling for the first time from Lagos to London:

Which Airline will you advise I go with, based on affordability and smooth flight experience without stories like missing luggage etc?

How many days/weeks is best to book ahead?

Which day of the week is flight at it's cheapest?

Pls note that my program will start on 10th October.

Use Air peace.is less than 7hrs direct flight to Gatwick airport. You can get train or coach directly to most places.

Just cari bags with wheels to make it easier for you 😁

erico2k2:

Bross maintain ur house properly so it holds its value, rental market in Nigeria is a waste of time unless its a commercial let. Residential let is pants and hand bags.

I understand Bro.
To maintain the house property that has more than 6flats or rooms na the issue.
For over here, Estate agents or letting agency can look after properties with them receiving their commission.

But in 9ja getting such services is wot am searching for.
I just want to get them in best condition inorder to hold its future value.

Thanks for your contribution 👏

Happy new month Elders & Gurus in the house.
I beg for those who own Houses in 9ja.
How do you all manage it in terms of repair, receiving payment on time & tenant complying to Tenancy agreement.

Any reliable Estate agents in Lagos/Ogun state area .
Thanks

Jannyfranc:
Good evening to all gurus in the house , please I need suggestion on how to get accommodation for family of 7.Which link do I use to get accommodation in Hull or Manchester.Please I need tips on how to settle easily in UK considering my family size.Visa type is Global talent visa.

Just check on https://www.zoopla.co.uk
or https://www.rightmove.co.uk

Just search for 3-4Bedroom house or flat

Good evening all.
I just want to ask opinions of how to manage properties perfectly in Nigeria for someone who reside abroad.

* What to do in getting rent payment promptly and how to manage properties repair through Estate Agency or any reliable Third party company's in Ogun state area.

Thanks 🙏

dustydee:

I got thesame message too even though I have linked mine. You can link your NIN without the mobile number you used to register. You just need a number with at least N20 credit. Google it or check the GT bank website for instructions on how to do this.

I tried the link but OTP was sent to registered number of my NIN which I have no asses to.

justwise:


I'm getting the same warning too but i haven't linked it as i got no NIN but i was able to change my Nigerian number to the UK one through the GTB bank app.

Thanks big Bros. I even tried using my BVN but it was already linked.
Fresh NIN Biometric cost £50 but change of mobile number for NIN holder na £60.
E beta to even use UK number for NIN & BVN to avoid all this.

Good evening Elders.
I beg na who don change mobile number for his NIN. GT bank don dey give me warning ⚠️ say I need to link my NIN to my account number. My 9ja number for NIN no dey exist since over 10yrs.
NIN centre for London dey quote me £60 just to change number.

Lastly na who sabi sabi painting & wallpaper or assembling garden shed. Location na 25mins away from Croydon station.
Tanx

Raregem9000:
PORTUGAL🇵🇹 STUDY ROUTE SUMMARY FOR MSc.

1. Ensure your first Degree Certificate and transcript are ready and they are either authenticated and/or legalized.

2. Conduct detailed web research about your course of study, preferred institution, the language of instruction, School fees, accommodation and cost of living (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_u…).

3. After deciding on your course of study and preferred institution(s), apply to your preferred institution(s). Application fees range from €20 and above with €50 as average fees.

Most schools prefer PayPal medium (paypal.com) for international applicants. The most commonly used documents are as follows:

❗️International Passport
❗️First Degree Cert
❗️Academic Transcript
❗️CV
❗️Statement of Purpose (optional)
❗️Academic reference/Work reference letter (optional)
❗️WAEC Certificate (Optional)

4. Admission process is around 4 weeks (the date is usually stated on their website). Your preferred institution should reply to your application with their decision and next process as they mostly use a ranking system to pick the total number of required students.

5. After the offer, you need to do enrollment to secure your spot immediately (this includes payment of tax and first instalment fees or as instructed). Duration is short to confirm your offer, so get your funds ready.

6. After the enrollment fee payment is complete and successful, you will be granted access to review and update your data.

7. The institution's International Relations and Mobility Office will contact you with Enrollment Confirmation Letter to commence your Visa Application Process.

Here are the Visa requirements documents:
- International Passport
- Letter of Acceptance from your school
- Enrollment Letter
- Apply and submit your visa application (Visa Fee for MSc is €90)
- Proof of fund
- Proof of health insurance
- Travel ticket/reservation
- Criminal records certificate (possap.gov.ng) etc.

8. Apply and schedule your Visa Interview Appointment at the Portuguese Embassy (pedidodevistos.mne.gov.pt/VistosOnline/).

Good luck

Good evening. Thanks for the detailed information.
For the legalization/ Attestation of each document,how much is that?

Do Portuguese govt/university grant work permit for international Postgraduate student?

Lastpharoah33:
Does it mean someone cannot confidently stake on this Manchester team?

Knowing how hopeless and useless they can be, I carefully went for over corner options, still yet they can't deliver.

*Spits on this garbage of a team*

I respect gamblers.
I sit down jejely, man u don score 3goals ahead. Na so I say mak I kukuma use point play. Na so I use lyk #6000 play to collect less than #6200 because I believe nothing Coventry fit do with goal margin. omo na for my eyes 👀 I dey c as Man U dey consume goals lyk play. Na so everything enter fire oooo.

Omo to buy £1 to naira was #1850 this morning. Now e don enter £1= #1650.
To buy & sell sef na risk.
E b say APC & PBAT go soon make £1=#250 ooo 🏃.

Childofgrace18:


If they need transit, it will be boldly written. Even waka now too will tell you.

Not all website do that.

thenny312:
Hi guys,

So I’ve been In the UK since last year February with my dependant on a student visa.

The care company I work for is offering me sponsorship soon but my dependant won’t be able to switch with me.

Is there any other visa she can apply for to elongate her stay in the UK ?

Can anyone advice ?

Everything now na risk.
If you are the student and port go Care sponsorship it means your wife won't be able to apply for PSW.
If she's unable to secure sponsorship and her last hope is you getting PSW.
E beta U collect PSW and before 2yrs another door fit open.
But make sure you make the best decision.

BouharryArtikou:
I need help, please.
I am booked to attend passport renewal biometrica at Naija High Commision in London tomorrow.
A. I have heard about postal (Abi money order). Can I buy it from anywhere or must I buy it at the post office near the high commision?

B. Do I need two different self-addressed envelopes for myself and the wife? Or would 1 envelope suffice?

C.
Please. What other things do I need to sort out please? I want to have a good experience.

Please help with nuggets and experiences.

a) if you're able to buy it any post office no problem. But if you can't get it, there's a guy standing in NHC that sells it. You may end up paying extra £3 on each item.

b) only One self addressed envelope ✉️ is enough for the family. They will put your collection slips in the same envelope which will be use to send your passport with wife own.

c) other thing to sort out is printing the application form, appointment slip, payment slip, going with photocopy of your passport, NIN.
Lastly after Una don finish the capturing,make sure U take photo of the collection slip because they won't give you the hard copy.

Enjoy the comedy film tomorrow and feel the heat from 9ja. Mak sure U reach there before 9am so U don't chop breakfast

MatrixCircle:

Exactly, many dependants that thier spouses came with care worker visa are even finding it difficult to get FT or PT job two to three months and on going.

Since January,I never hear a friend wey I know sef wey don enter UK to study.
Tinubuation & Rishi Sunak combination sef na dangerous attack.
To enter depression for UK easy lyk anything.
I made enquiry to a Czech Republic university for Masters degree courses, even with less than £5000 person can do a 2yr course.
They even give work permit.
UK na survival of the fittest.
Except person dey come UK alone for work and his yearly salary na at least £24k and house rent na £400 monthly

004gist:

Hah 1800 per month Chai. Are u staying in London?

I live 30mins from London. An average price rent of 2bedroom flat is £1400 in London or south East of England without bills.
If person comes add childcare services join, you will be coughing out over £2500 monthly.
Just imagine people wey dey entitled to child benefit wey dey para for this link.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68448107

MatrixCircle:


One of my guy that landed as January intake even ran mad. Two months no job, no money for rent , no food stuff landlord told him to leave.
Balance of tuition waiting.
He was lucky some of us his guys don dey work after graduation. We had to raise £650 by contributing £50, some £60 and one guy £100 and so one we raise £650 . Then we give am sites like Frigo etc where he can download the App and be collecting free foodstuffs , and other sites like that for free stuffs.

Now he has gotten a cleaning job and security job. but 20hrs/week

Problems of most of we 9ja to dey blv in faith when you know there's a barrier.
If the law says students are only entitled to 20hrs work.
At most 20hrs will fetch you £1100. House rent alone don take majority of it.
In my situation I work full time and earn at least 35k yearly with free transportation to work/leisure.
My rent & bills are over £1800 monthly.
If I comot bills,my account balance no go even get flashing credit at the end of the month.
UK don choke now. To even get part time jobs na hard thing especially if you be international students.
How many people fit cope 2months without job.
Anyone coming as student now shd consider his purpose of coming to UK.
Paying skul fees @ £1=#2000 na hard task.
I know some of my work colleagues born in UK wey don pass 30yrs and still living with their parents.

Good noon all & Api Mother's day.
For the HCA dependent rule,are they not accepting application from March 11 or laat date to submit application is March 11.

Hclinton:
Hello my people,
please I need an urgent help, I filled application for skilled worker dependant visa with my children but they send me a mail for one of the children that they can't decide her application because they are yet to take a decision on mine and that they have sent me a mail requesting for additional documents.

Now my issue is that I didn't receive any message requesting additional documents. Please what can I do?

Do they send the applicant or the dependent (partner) any email requesting for more documents,if no then check the email address they ask your child to forward other documents to and email them that main applicant/Dependent (partner) did not receive any email requesting more documents.
Have U properly checked your inbox,spam or trash.

wallg123:

Call trainline. They might tell you how your friend can pick the train ticket at the airport

Your friend can go to the ticket office or use Nigeria bank card to pickup.
They only need you to insert and bank card for proof of identification/collection.

Jrevelation:
How much is the passport cost in Nigeria presently

What’s the actually price ? Pls anyone have the idea

Officially 35k plus almost 2k booking fee.
In total #37000 official fee

mayowa94:
Good morning
My sis booked her flight for the 27th and we just noticed that her visa is from 28th
Would this be an issue?

Which airline and when is she arriving UK?

Jannyfranc:
Good evening all,please I want to make enquiry on Turkish airline.How good it is,does one need transit visa and how reliable is their connecting flight?

If you're flying from Nigeria to UK with just a stop over in (Instabul) Turkey, you don't need transit visa.
For the connecting flight ✈️, I go advice you to select one with 2hrs + stopover because their airport in Turkey dey big .
In terms good and reliable, at least they beta pass most of 9ja airlines.

Taal17:


And that is the process for unaccompanied minors. This isn't new,

How does this change the fact that your statement was wrong

Mr right if an unaccompanied minor travel on their own and been picked up by Parent/guardian @ the airport, that doesn't mean they are traveling out of the airport as minor.
Most school kids (minor) travel on air out of the country but are accompanied by Teachers/Adult.

The passenger I stopped on my post were Adults but who purchased child ticket to travel.
Kindly do me a favour to order alcohol/cigarettes to yur home address,send unaccompanied minor to receive the delivery.
Api New month

Hoelujohn:

27 million naira.

Na Tinubuation cause am awe.
Last year,I still get person wey pay his skul fees with formA @ #590.
I was weeping wen I bought pounds for black market rate in May @ £1= #950 without knowing that after BAT bcom President say pounds go enter #2000

ayusufnotes:
Good day gentlemen and ladies.
This day, 29/02/2024, I have finalized decisions to move out of this country.
How I want to do it is between me and God but I'm hopeful that I'll be resuming for a MSc programme at a university in the UK by January, 2025.

To start with, I have made a few researches about schools and cost of living plus, cost of migrating too.
Please I have a few questions:
1. For somebody who is on somewhat tight budget, which of the cities in the UK is a good bet- relating to cost of living and access to jobs.
2. Please, is University of Reohampton suitable for someone looking at a budget of 10M?

For now, I'll appreciate responses to these questions. Thank you all

If you don't mind Management courses, go to Ulster university Birmingham campus. Their tuition fees is less than £13k

Childofgrace18:


They don't need the news paper, the certificate is enough and once you have a court affidavit for the change of name, is ok. But be rest assured that UKVI must ask for more proof of your relationship with your wife because your marriage certificate is not verifiable. So prepare your mind for it. Start putting your pictures with your wife together, old, new, wedding and traditional Marriage pictures, plus your WhatsApp chats with your wife, Facebook chats, tenancy agreement, bank transfer.

It is written in the RWP 6.2: Which states that relationship with your partner must be genuine and subsisting. Good luck.

Do they mean they can't verify if 9ja marriage certificate is legit or not?
E beta for Nigerians living as couple or Bf/Gf to start having proof of address together because no one knows tomorrow for japa purposes

Taal17:


Minors can travel by air unaccompanied please

How many airlines allow minor to travel on their own if less than 16yrs?
Here is a proof for you .
The few airline who allow minor of under 16 to travel on their own will definitely make the guardian/parent to receive the minor at the arrival Airport. The airline staff will definitely follow the minor through security point. At exit point, paperwork/proof of identity of parent/guardian will be check.
At this point, it still means d minor is with his guardian/parent.

Peerielass:


Sorry to digress, are you 100% sure that the person is not under 16 years old? Without an id, there’s no way to prove his age. The kids here look a lot more mature than their age. My 12 yr old daughter looks about 15.

I was also on the train recently from Glasgow to Inverness and these two 13 yrs olds were made to purchase adult tickets costing nearly £100 by the ticketing officer on the train. They told the woman several times that they were kids but she wouldn’t budge. Later, I overheard them complaining to their mum on the phone. They also complained to the next ticketing officer that came onboard the train, and he advised them to apply for a refund online with copies of their tickets and id. Most times when it comes to age, people don’t always get it right.

Boss I work in the industry and I know time to challenge passengers that is over 15yrs.
15yrs old passenger are not allowed to travel on air by themselves.
This passenger sef is over 25yrs.
If a passenger wey arrived internationally either by air or rail, he or she sha go cari passport join body.
If you dey London then you go know how majority of people play the game.
Lastly travelling by rail, you are only a child if you are less than 16yrs.

Goodly1:
Why's it that airlines don't include info about if a transit visa will be required for their flight, they just leave the customer guessing!😡
How do I know if Turkish Airlines would require a transit visa for a flight change in Istanbul Airport!😠

Turkish airline doesn't require Transit visa.
If you check some booking site,they will put a warning sign on it to let you know this journey requires a Transit visa or not.
In summary,any flight that stop in most European countries require a transit visa except flight lyk Qatar airways, Turkish.
You can fly with African airline which only stop once such as Air Maroc,Ethiopian, Egypt air,Kenya airways etc.
No wahala yu fit check Air Peace sef and you may be lucky to have cheap tickets as first set of customers

kumbhuru:

Is Air peace even good locally?

Maybe dem go offer beta service for international.