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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by elisinho(m): 6:50am On Feb 04, 2022
omopapa:
1. Apply for provisional licence https://www.gov.uk/apply-first-provisional-driving-licence (you must have lived legally in the uk for atleast 185days)

2. Buy, download and practice the questions in the Official DVSA Theory Test Kit for £4.99 from AppStore. There are other free versions but I recommend the paid one https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/official-dvsa-theory-test-kit/id463295925

3. Book the theory test for car and motorcycle, costs £23 https://www.gov.uk/book-theory-test you need to get 43 out of 50 questions correctly to pass

4. Book the driving practical test for £75 at https://www.gov.uk/book-driving-test

Prior to this, you shld have had atleast 40-45 hours of driving lessons as a new driver or just couple of lessons to brush up ur skills if you have been driving from abroad.

NB: A manual licence lets you drive automatic cars but automatic licence doesn’t let you drive manual.

5. Congratulations you have passed your driving and your provisional licence would be exchanged for a FULL UK license.

Jara: Next step is to search for suitable insurance policy here �confused.com


Well detailed

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by yolkman20: 9:54am On Feb 04, 2022
Good morning everyone,

Please I'm having issues uploading my day2 test on vivoclinic website. It keeps saying unable to read barcode on test cassette. Pls what do I do, it's over 12hrs already.

Thanks
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 11:25am On Feb 04, 2022
Hello guys,
My electricity provider is British gas. When I log into my account on a daily basis, I see an increment of £5.5 in my bill. I contacted them and they said that's what I use daily.
They said I am already on their lowest tariff which is Standard Variable tariff that I am free to change tariff if I want. Now my average monthly electricity bill is £170. I use one heater (always on because I work from home), no gas in my apartment. Is this on the high side or it's ok considering we are in winter?

Note: they said they use my meter reading but they sill bill me 5.5 daily. How come it is constant.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Endlessgrace: 12:17pm On Feb 04, 2022
canadaishome:
Good day all
Abeg no vex for my question but I try to do research before I come here and ask

Trying to get NIN for my 5 year old for passport renewal. Still waiting for their Aberdeen office to call us to come do it.
Can I go ahead with the online application and pay without the NIN?
But wait for the NIN before going to London for biometrics

You’ll need to have the NIN to apply for passport online. How come you’re waiting to be called for NIN? Over here in North West i just picked an available date on the website, made payment and went in for my son’s registration, NIN was sent to my mail the next day.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 12:41pm On Feb 04, 2022
Viruses:
Hello guys,
My electricity provider is British gas. When I log into my account on a daily basis, I see an increment of £5.5 in my bill. I contacted them and they said that's what I use daily.
They said I am already on their lowest tariff which is Standard Variable tariff that I am free to change tariff if I want. Now my average monthly electricity bill is £170. I use one heater (always on because I work from home), no gas in my apartment. Is this on the high side or it's ok considering we are in winter?

Note: they said they use my meter reading but they sill bill me 5.5 daily. How come it is constant.


Bills are going up by over 52% per annum........ cheesy
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Nobody: 1:24pm On Feb 04, 2022
Viruses:
Hello guys,
My electricity provider is British gas. When I log into my account on a daily basis, I see an increment of £5.5 in my bill. I contacted them and they said that's what I use daily.
They said I am already on their lowest tariff which is Standard Variable tariff that I am free to change tariff if I want. Now my average monthly electricity bill is £170. I use one heater (always on because I work from home), no gas in my apartment. Is this on the high side or it's ok considering we are in winter?

Note: they said they use my meter reading but they sill bill me 5.5 daily. How come it is constant.

It has been on the news Gas, energy even cost of living is going to be expensive.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by hustla(m): 1:47pm On Feb 04, 2022
omopapa:
1. Apply for provisional licence https://www.gov.uk/apply-first-provisional-driving-licence (you must have lived legally in the uk for atleast 185days)

2. Buy, download and practice the questions in the Official DVSA Theory Test Kit for £4.99 from AppStore. There are other free versions but I recommend the paid one https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/official-dvsa-theory-test-kit/id463295925

Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 2:26pm On Feb 04, 2022
Lexusgs430:



Bills are going up by over 52% per annum........ cheesy
And salary is going up by 3%. Abeg which handwork person fit do join this office work like this?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by elisinho(m): 2:46pm On Feb 04, 2022
AWS cloud practitioner.

Or
Microsoft Azure
Abeg which of this is the best to start from foundational level
Tech gurus make una help me please
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 2:50pm On Feb 04, 2022
Viruses:

And salary is going up by 3%. Abeg which handwork person fit do join this office work like this?



You're chilling with the big boyz nah ........ You no get problem............ cheesy
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Temi231(f): 3:06pm On Feb 04, 2022
Mamatukas and all the Scotland people. Please is it true that in Scotland, you provide all your white good yourself? My agent is telling me that Scotland houses don't offer white goods.

Please help me because I want to give a correct response
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by LagosismyHome(f): 3:07pm On Feb 04, 2022
Lexusgs430:



Bills are going up by over 52% per annum........ cheesy

They are determined to keep everyone broke in this country.... but we must bambam somehow some ways legally .

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Temi231(f): 3:07pm On Feb 04, 2022
elisinho:
AWS cloud practitioner.

Or
Microsoft Azure
Abeg which of this is the best to start from foundational level
Tech gurus make una help I please

Go with AWS cloud practitioner. Although I did Qzure first, AWS opened the door more than Azure.
#My opinion

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Endlessgrace: 3:14pm On Feb 04, 2022
Lexusgs430:



Bills are going up by over 52% per annum........ cheesy

I got this from British gas this morning, it feels like dem dash me money. Covered till 2023, advantage of being on a fixed rate.

Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by wonlasewonimi: 3:17pm On Feb 04, 2022
elisinho:
AWS cloud practitioner.

Or
Microsoft Azure
Abeg which of this is the best to start from foundational level
Tech gurus make una help me please

To me AWS is very easier to understand however, Azure is getting more foothold cos of the seamless integration with active directory. So, you have to learn the 2 wink
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by obalala: 3:33pm On Feb 04, 2022
Hello elders Trust your day is good, finally settling in nicely after almost 40 days in. It was stressful finding an apartment but finally got a good one (even tho the agent is a rude ass), thanks to all the advise from this platform . One issue that came up this last few days is house fly, I did a Google search and I read its normal when transitioning to spring or summer. I'm worried cos these flies are bigger than the ones i see in Lagos plus it seems they leave a red pigment,like blood when I kill them. Should I call up the agent in charge ASAP and complain or its a seasonal thing... thanks once again

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 3:48pm On Feb 04, 2022
Temi231:
Mamatukas and all the Scotland people. Please is it true that in Scotland, you provide all your white good yourself? My agent is telling me that Scotland houses don't offer white goods.

Please help me because I want to give a correct response

Issa lie from the pit of hell.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Santa2: 4:09pm On Feb 04, 2022
Chinlov:
I need Naira in exchange for pounds. Kindly DM

sent you a DM
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Temi231(f): 4:10pm On Feb 04, 2022
Mamatukwas:


Issa lie from the pit of hell.

God bless you.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 4:15pm On Feb 04, 2022
Mamatukwas:


Issa lie from the pit of hell.
There's no regulation that states that these must be provided as well. Its up to you to keep searching till you get a house that meets your requirements.

Yeah?

What govt. has mandated house owners to provide is fire/smoke detector/alarm and that the house should be habitable and free from health risk.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Chreze(m): 4:18pm On Feb 04, 2022
Temi231:
Mamatukas and all the Scotland people. Please is it true that in Scotland, you provide all your white good yourself? My agent is telling me that Scotland houses don't offer white goods.

Please help me because I want to give a correct response

Not true. Careful with them. I will advice you follow them with same eyes you would follow a Nigerian agent. Of lately there is not much of a difference between Nigerian (Lagos) agent and this agents over here.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Temi231(f): 4:19pm On Feb 04, 2022
Viruses:

There's no regulation that states that these must be provided as well. Its up to you to keep searching till you get a house that meets your requirements.

Yeah?

Right, but saying it confidently that they don't provide white goods in Scotland is wrong and misleading information.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Temi231(f): 4:21pm On Feb 04, 2022
Chreze:


Not true. Careful with them. I will advice you follow them with same eyes you would follow a Nigerian agent. Of lately there is not much of a difference between Nigerian (Lagos) agent and this agents over here.

Thank you, my brother. Immediately I refused the wrong information.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 4:57pm On Feb 04, 2022
obalala:
Hello elders Trust your day is good, finally settling in nicely after almost 40 days in. It was stressful finding an apartment but finally got a good one (even tho the agent is a rude ass), thanks to all the advise from this platform . One issue that came up this last few days is house fly, I did a Google search and I read its normal when transitioning to spring or summer. I'm worried cos these flies are bigger than the ones i see in Lagos plus it seems they leave a red pigment,like blood when I kill them. Should I call up the agent in charge ASAP and complain or its a seasonal thing... thanks once again


Enter Poundland, buy fly spray..........

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by profemebee(m): 5:13pm On Feb 04, 2022
The electricity bill is too high if you live alone.. you need to manage it before April 2022 comes when it will further increase..

do you live alone? family?

that 24hr heater hmmmmmmmmm

Viruses:
Hello guys,
My electricity provider is British gas. When I log into my account on a daily basis, I see an increment of £5.5 in my bill. I contacted them and they said that's what I use daily.
They said I am already on their lowest tariff which is Standard Variable tariff that I am free to change tariff if I want. Now my average monthly electricity bill is £170. I use one heater (always on because I work from home), no gas in my apartment. Is this on the high side or it's ok considering we are in winter?

Note: they said they use my meter reading but they sill bill me 5.5 daily. How come it is constant.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Temi231(f): 5:16pm On Feb 04, 2022
Lexusgs430:



Enter Poundland, buy fly spray..........

Elder Lexus grin
Please do you advise I get a new car or ship my car from Nigeria as it is Still relatively new?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 5:28pm On Feb 04, 2022
Temi231:


Elder Lexus grin
Please do you advise I get a new car or ship my car from Nigeria as it is Still relatively new?


Pls, tell me this car shipping is a joke ........... grin

UK - RHD
NGR - LHD

You sure that your Nigerian car, go pass UK MOT. ......... cool

Sell it in Nigeria ........ My honest advice ....

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Temi231(f): 5:38pm On Feb 04, 2022
Lexusgs430:



Pls, tell me this car shipping in a joke ........... grin

UK - RHD
NGR - LHD

You sure that your Nigerian car, go pass UK MOT. ......... cool

Sell it in Nigeria ........ My honest advice ....

Just thinking out loud... It will surely pass MOT. It's a brand new Rav 4 2018 model.

I am sure getting this same may cost me like £45000 if not more for brand new. Just needed to be sure.

No problem. Won't sell though. angry

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Chinlov: 5:42pm On Feb 04, 2022
Pijames:
which side of the uk are u in?


leeds
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Chinlov: 5:57pm On Feb 04, 2022
Santa2:


sent you a DM
#
responded
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by canadaishome: 6:10pm On Feb 04, 2022
Endlessgrace:


You’ll need to have the NIN to apply for passport online. How come you’re waiting to be called for NIN? Over here in North West i just picked an available date on the website, made payment and went in for my son’s registration, NIN was sent to my mail the next day.

Ok thanks

They said their Aberdeen office is waiting for NIMc to give the go ahead
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 6:23pm On Feb 04, 2022
Temi231:


Just thinking out loud... It will surely pass MOT. It's a brand new Rav 4 2018 model.

I am sure getting this same may cost me like £45000 if not more for brand new. Just needed to be sure.

No problem. Won't sell though. angry

I was like you. I didn’t want to sell. If you pack, it depreciates. Then when we finally gave someone to drive, they bashed it to a stupor :'. Sell and keep the money.

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