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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kwakudtraveller(m): 4:39pm On Apr 30, 2023
IbeOkehie:


This your attitude is what has destroyed Nigeria. Nobody cares to do or even just SAY anything about something that's blatantly wrong because they don't feel it affects them personally. Tell us, do YOU believe that Nigerians in the UK are all poor, with no savings and living lives of penury?

There's two things that encapsulate the Nigerian attitude to the collective, public society, both at home and abroad.

(1) As things go wrong, their mental and expressed response is always - "it's not my portion"

(2) When they get the chance participate in wrong doing, they always say "And what can you do about it"....the famous "Wetin you fit do?"

Good Luck to all of you.
On the contrary, it’s people with attitude like yours that is spoiling your country. Not listening but trying to force your viewpoint. Both of you are not trying to read to understand but just bantering baselessly. If you both had taken the time to listen to each other, you would realise that you are both right. But instead, you have spent hours writing epistles and just derailing this thread. Today na Sunday, so oga rest abeg make we see road.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Phayie(m): 4:44pm On Apr 30, 2023
hustla:



Leave long story

Enter Udemy and start from Comptia A+, then network +... Then ccna.. That's the foundation..


By the time you learn those basics, you'll know where to head to next

smiley

I know about ITIL, CCNA, A+, N+, and S+. Additionally, I am aware that my first certification should be A+, CCNA, or ITIL, after which I can select either N+ or S+ if I want to specialise in networking or security. I also know that I should learn Excel, SQL, Python, R, etc. if I want to pursue data analysis. But my concern is that if I start studying for an A+, I won't realise that data analysis would have been a better course of study. I just need a guide from the tech guru in the house, since I think I'll do fine in any of those fields.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by IbeOkehie: 4:48pm On Apr 30, 2023
tommy589:


It is not easy to be a Nigerian living in Nigeria

Some in diaspora that I know have this monthly contribution they do in Nigeria to take care of needs here. Whenever it is the turn of someone close to me to collect his contribution,he drops my account to receive and gives me the list of those he wants to gift this money as his own way of supporting them

Is his money not contributing to the economy? And some will say it is not. This is someone that finds it difficult to take care of his wife and son when he was here. Now,he has been supporting people for over twenty years since he migrated.

He is just one of many yonder people that makes life meaningful

That's a touching story and it's typical that most Nigerians resident in the UK and other countries abroad make heavy financial contributions to support people back in the home country. The number one drawback to the prosperity of the Nigerian diaspora is their financial commitments to friends and family back home. That's why it's maddening to read the constant denigration of diasporans on this forum. I've read such insults as far back as 2003, I largely ignored them but to still read such commentary in the past 3 years, when the Nigerian economy is in deep depression, when there's ample proof of the incompetence and delinquency of the collective Nigerian people, come on man, it's intolerable.

I'm known around Raleigh generally and in my social circle as someone who stridently preaches that Nigerians should first ensure their own prosperity here in the USA before sending major financial help to Nigeria. Anyhow, never mind my opinion, things are changing. Experience is Everything. The details would be too much to elaborate, but everyone will see it unfold over time - just as a decreasing number of Nigerian diasporans go home to marry people there, fewer and fewer will continue building houses there and even visiting. And much of that withdrawal will be because they've been serially cheated and generally had bad outcomes from such commitments.

Happy Sunday to you.

kwakudtraveller:

On the contrary, it’s people with attitude like yours that is spoiling your country. Not listening but trying to force your viewpoint. Both of you are not trying to read to understand but just bantering baselessly. If you both had taken the time to listen to each other, you would realise that you are both right. But instead, you have spent hours writing epistles and just derailing this thread. Today na Sunday, so oga rest abeg make we see road.

LOL, Nigerians always like to argue over FACTS when it doesn't suit them. The question is simple - from general observation and experience, considering ALL political, social and economic metrics, does the average Nigerian in Nigeria have a better standard of living than the average Nigerian in the UK? It's that simple. Everyone knows the answer and it's not even close.

Even if you dismiss all evidence, you can't dismiss the BILLIONS OF POUNDS STERLING that Nigerians send home from the UK every year. There's no dismissing that. I don't live in UK or Nigeria now, but I've spent extensive periods of time in both places and I know what I experienced.

We can't be both right. For instance, he alleged that Nigerians at home have entrepreneurial drive. I showed that's not true. There's nothing like "to each his own" when it comes to truth, truth is neutral. But Nigerians are a different breed of human being, after all they believed the LIE that "there's nothing like fuel subsidy" from 2012 to 2015, it's only now that reality has dawned on them, AFTER the subsidy has literally bankrupted the country. grin President Buhari admitted exactly that in a recent budget speech.

That's why their country will remain a Zoo for a loooong time to come. Good Luck to Nigerians.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kwakudtraveller(m): 5:01pm On Apr 30, 2023
IbeOkehie:


That's a touching story and it's typical that most Nigerians resident in the UK and other countries abroad make heavy financial contributions to support people back in the home country. The number one drawback to the prosperity of the Nigerian diaspora is their financial commitments to friends and family back home. That's why it's maddening to read the constant denigration of diasporans on this forum. I've read such insults as far back as 2003, I largely ignored them but to still read such commentary in the past 3 years, when the Nigerian economy is in deep depression, when there's ample proof of the incompetence and delinquency of the collective Nigerian people, come on man, it's intolerable.

I'm known around Raleigh generally and in my social circle as someone who stridently preaches that Nigerians should first ensure their own prosperity here in the USA before sending major financial help to Nigeria. Anyhow, never mind my opinion, things are changing. Experience is Everything. The details would be too much to elaborate, but everyone will see it over time - just as a decreasing number of Nigerian diasporans go home to marry people there, fewer and fewer will continue building houses there and even visiting. And much of that withdrawal will be because they've been serially cheated and generally had bad outcomes from such commitments.

Happy Sunday to you.



LOL, Nigerians always like to argue over FACTS when it doesn't suit them. The question is simple - from general observation and experience, does the average Nigerian in Nigeria live at a better standard of living than the average Nigerian in the UK? It's that simple. Everyone knows the answer and it's not even close.

Even if you dismiss all evidence, you can't dismiss the BILLIONS OF POUNDS STERLING that Nigerians send home from the UK every year. There's no dismissing that. I don't live in UK or Nigeria, I've spent extensive periods of time in both places and I know what I experienced.

There's nothing like "to each his own" when it comes to truth, but Nigerians are a different breed of human being. That's why their country is a Zoo. Good Luck to Nigerians.
Be like say you dey take the drug wey you dey sell

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by AKALAMAGBO: 5:01pm On Apr 30, 2023
It’s not pointless, it’s fact. Truth is bitter.
kwakudtraveller:
This you people’s fight is pointless 😩

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by bigtt76(f): 5:21pm On Apr 30, 2023
You only need to decide and agree with yourself on what path you would like your career to go.


Phayie:


I know about ITIL, CCNA, A+, N+, and S+. Additionally, I am aware that my first certification should be A+, CCNA, or ITIL, after which I can select either N+ or S+ if I want to specialise in networking or security. I also know that I should learn Excel, SQL, Piton, R, etc. if I want to pursue data analysis. But my concern is that if I start studying for an A+, I won't realise that data analysis would have been a better course of study. I just need a guide from the tech guru in the house, since I think I'll do fine in any of those fields.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by IbeOkehie: 5:23pm On Apr 30, 2023
kwakudtraveller:

Be like say you dey take the drug wey you dey sell

Thanks for the clear exposition of facts. Very enlightening. grin

Have a good day.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by bigtt76(f): 5:38pm On Apr 30, 2023
So what he's say is that

1. You can't drive on provisional licence without a fully licensed person sitting next to you when driving.

2. As part of the getting full drivers license, you need to first do a theory test and practical test thereafter and if successful in both you will be issued a full dL.

3. On the other hand, if you do a theory test and pass, you need to do the practical test within a 2 years time frame else the theory test result expires and you need to resit it.

4. Your full dL last for 10 years. Renewal is all about ticking boxes and paying the fees except you were indicted and required to do some test. 😂

eniola1010:


So i have to be renewing my license every two year through a test or just through paperworks. Asin after two years and the license has expired, will i just need to submit some documents to renew or i will go through driving tests again to renew?

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 5:58pm On Apr 30, 2023
bigtt76:
So what he's say is that

1. You can't drive on provisional licence without a fully licensed person sitting next to you when driving.

2. As part of the getting full drivers license, you need to first do a theory test and practical test thereafter and if successful in both you will be issued a full dL.

3. On the other hand, if you do a theory test and pass, you need to do the practical test within a 2 years time frame else the theory test result expires and you need to resit it.

4. Your full dL last for 10 years. Renewal is all about ticking boxes and paying the fees except you were indicted and required to do some test. 😂



You sabi book........😜

And to add finally....... Whilst been instructed in your own vehicle, L plates MUST be clearly displayed on the front and rear of the vehicle.........😂

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Drey1: 6:13pm On Apr 30, 2023
Lexusgs430:


- Insurance (yearly)
- MOT (yearly) Not required for vehicle's under 3 year's
- Road Fund licence (yearly)
- Servicing (ongoing)
- Petrol/Electricity/Diesel

Those first 3 sef go reach upto £700 o. Abi . Boss

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by ntyce(m): 6:29pm On Apr 30, 2023
hayesconcept:
1. Uk police criminal records clearance = DBS. Your company can help you do it

2. I got my naija PCC within three days. Everything is now done online. The cost is 30k naira

Hello, can you please guide me through how you did the PCC online..
Also, did you have the hardcopy mailed to you?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 6:42pm On Apr 30, 2023
Drey1:


Those first 3 sef go reach upto £700 o. Abi . Boss

It depends on personal circumstance........


For my details, all 3 is under £220........😜😂
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Phayie(m): 6:45pm On Apr 30, 2023
Drey1:


Those first 3 sef go reach upto £700 o. Abi . Boss

Insurance: between 1000 - 2000£ ( for new drivers)
Road tax: about 300£
Fuel: between 20-£50 per week

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Drey1: 6:59pm On Apr 30, 2023
Phayie:


Insurance: between 1000 - 2000£ ( for new drivers)
Road tax: about 300£
Fuel: between 20-£50 per week

Kilode o. But I heard say no be a must to do Insurance for this thread say person fit do half Insurance or something.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Drey1: 7:00pm On Apr 30, 2023
Lexusgs430:


It depends on personal circumstance........


For my details, all 3 is under £220........😜😂

Lol. U be agba nah baba. But how come the road tax is 300. I guess nah base on vehicle abi
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by IbeOkehie: 7:07pm On Apr 30, 2023
mizGene:


I know a lot of start ups and medium sized companies where senior mgrs earn about N30m. I would imagine their directors And CEOs earn a lot more. So much larger Companies should pay even more...

Thisday newspaper and other media like Nairametrics have conveniently supplied the list of highest paid CEOs of quoted companies.

Dangote CEO makes ₦‎450m. That gives some perspective.

Thanks.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 7:15pm On Apr 30, 2023
Drey1:


Lol. U be agba nah baba. But how come the road tax is 300. I guess nah base on vehicle abi


Buy a Tesla or similar, then pay £0.00 road tax

OR

Toyota Aygo or similar, pay £20.00 road tax.......

OR

Honda Legend or similar, pay £645.00 road tax......

YOU DECIDE..... 😜😂

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 7:16pm On Apr 30, 2023
Drey1:


Kilode o. But I heard say no be a must to do Insurance for this thread say person fit do half Insurance or something.

Pls, quote me that post about insurance not been necessary........
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Drey1: 7:35pm On Apr 30, 2023
Lexusgs430:



Buy a Tesla or similar, then pay £0.00 road tax

OR

Toyota Aygo or similar, pay £20.00 road tax.......

OR

Honda Legend or similar, pay £645.00 road tax......

YOU DECIDE..... 😜😂

Oluwa o embarassed
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Drey1: 7:36pm On Apr 30, 2023
Lexusgs430:


Pls, quote me that post about insurance not been necessary........

Like is not necessary to pay for full insurance cover or something though,would cross-check aswell
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Peerielass: 7:41pm On Apr 30, 2023
Lexusgs430:


Pls, quote me that post about insurance not been necessary........

Maybe he means getting 3rd party and not full comprehensive.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 7:45pm On Apr 30, 2023
Peerielass:


Maybe he means getting 3rd party and not full comprehensive.

3rd party is still a fully fledged insurance policy nah...

Makes me wonder, why you would cover another and refuse to cover yourself.........🤣😜
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by gergemam: 8:20pm On Apr 30, 2023
Lexusgs430:



Buy a Tesla or similar, then pay £0.00 road tax

OR

Toyota Aygo or similar, pay £20.00 road tax.......

OR

Honda Legend or similar, pay £645.00 road tax......

YOU DECIDE..... 😜😂

Daddy wa....

Please can you explain why I buy a Tesla and I won't pay Road Tax?

And Toyota Aygo.. what if I buy a Benz or Range-Rover Autobiography 😉😉😉😁
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by ukay2: 8:33pm On Apr 30, 2023
gergemam:


Daddy wa....

Please can you explain why I buy a Tesla and I won't pay Road Tax?

And Toyota Aygo.. what if I buy a Benz or Range-Rover Autobiography 😉😉😉😁

No road tax for FULL ELECTRIC cars grin

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Akorkor(f): 9:38pm On Apr 30, 2023
gergemam:


Daddy wa....

Please can you explain why I buy a Tesla and I won't pay Road Tax?

And Toyota Aygo.. what if I buy a Benz or Range-Rover Autobiography 😉😉😉😁

It depends on the type of car you drive. Presently, I pay £30 on Benz and I have also paid £285 on ford fiesta yearly before. I have a colleague that also pay £20 on his Toyota car. So model and year of cars matters.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Drey1: 9:43pm On Apr 30, 2023
Akorkor:


It depends on the type of car you drive. Presently, I pay £30 on Benz and I have also paid £285 on ford fiesta yearly before. I have a colleague that also pay £20 on his Toyota car. So model and year of cars matters.


So we wey be jjc wey wan buy car of around 3k nko bayi. How much go come be our own tax bayi
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Evagreenfields: 9:44pm On Apr 30, 2023
My passport expires 29th Aug this year. I applied in for my renewal in Feb and did my biometrics capture in April.

Hope this helps.

hustla:



Can I start my application 6 months to Passport expiry?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Drey1: 9:44pm On Apr 30, 2023
Peerielass:


Maybe he means getting 3rd party and not full comprehensive.

Exactly what I was trying to point out bro.

Me, No evil eye go look me o and I no go knack person by God grace o. grin 😉

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Gift7428: 9:46pm On Apr 30, 2023
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Madeu:

Allied Health care.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Akorkor(f): 9:47pm On Apr 30, 2023
Drey1:


So we wey be jjc wey wan buy car of around 3k nko bayi. How much go come be our own tax bayi

For automatic, it was pricey so I paid so much for tax which was 295 or285(can’t remember exact amount) but a colleague of mine bought his Toyota car(Manual )for less than £2000 and he pays £20 but with high insurance. He mentioned to me then that his insurance was like £1400. I was shocked as mine was just £900.

As they mentioned above, your insurance will keep on reducing as the years goes by
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by ojtopsy: 10:03pm On Apr 30, 2023
Good evening house
Please I need links to people who do cargo business around here to bring in foodstuff and or fabric materials. Please help with links withh good recommendation and the affordable ones . thanks[/quote]

Can someone please help on the above matter
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by profemebee(m): 10:04pm On Apr 30, 2023
This is one of the wildest takes I have read here..

Like for real? or na joke? Naira, more purchasing power than British Pounds?

dustydee:

A lot of us make mistake by comparing the exchange rate. We should be more concerned with purchasing power. I dare say the[b] naira has a higher purchasing power than the pound[/b]. If the exchange rate is a factor, how come South Korea is better than Nigeria - economically?
By the way, I am not looking for a N600k job else how will I pay my bills? - Generator, water, security, accommodation etc.
May God bless us all.

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