RalphJean:


£11 for 1 hour??
See me using £10 add on for 1,000 minutes (16.6 hours) valid for 30 days and I was complaining.

It’s an add-on on my EE contract sha.

For Naija call??

Aphrodite007:


Wow- I don’t believe it! Our own cannot even drive the same road with us without bully us out of it-

I was reminded the days when despatch riders would stop traffic 30 minutes before Gowon left Dodan Barracks. Naija has improved.

Kolping:
I would say, Nigeria is stuck at the bus stop going neither forward nor backward.

Nigerians are stuck. You, me, every one of us, stuck. Unless martians made our country what it is and not us. UK, after all, is the paradise the British built for themselves. (I admit, by plunder, theft and deceit, but it still weren't built for them by martians).

P.s. I just joined here and expect to sound disjointed. I apologise.

Lexusgs430:
Drive with due care and attention..........

Get make of car, colour, registration, time, street/road any other relevant info you remember and send to police. Don't worry if you don't get it all, they can check on camera.

Remember to state you were wearing expensive clothes that required expensive mending.

https://www.police.uk/contact/

2 years ago, I did treasury bills for my mum without physically going into the bank. We drafted a letter with the investment instructions, my mum signed it, then it was scanned and emailed to her relationship manager. This was for diamond bank (now access).

justwise:
@All

I want to know if its possible to invest/buy TB through any Nigerian bank without walking into the bank to get it done..basically can it be done online?

Wish I knew this just last week!

Lexusgs430:
Drive with due care and attention..........

So a friend of mine is in a big dilemma. His wife just got a tier 2 visa and from what he said she might be leaving by April. They have a one year old baby. Oga works with one of Nigeria security services and hates the job but expects a new rank in 2021. Now oga is skeptical because he feels he might have to start life again(wife is in the health sector). Madam has eyes on Scotland and says she really wants him to come. Do you think someone with 6years military experience and a masters will count because he doesn't want everything to be on madams paycheck. Secondly, any one in Scotland(Glasgow and Aberdeen) who can help with analysis of basic expenses for a family of 3( housing, feeding, transport ETC). Contributions will highly welcomed

Mimzyy:
Wish I knew this just last week!

You received a michelin shower..........

valcorp:
So a friend of mine is in a big dilemma. His wife just got a tier 2 visa and from what he said she might be leaving by April. They have a one year old baby. Oga works with one of Nigeria security services and hates the job but expects a new rank in 2022. Now oga is skeptical because he feels he might have to start life again(wife is in the health sector). He has a masters degree. Madam has eyes on Scotland and says she really wants him to come. Do you think someone with 6years military experience and a masters will count because he doesn't want everything to be on madams paycheck. Secondly, any one in Scotland(Glasgow and Aberdeen) who can help with analysis of basic expenses for a family of 3( housing, feeding, transport ETC). Contributions will highly welcomed

He can come over and join the military in the UK

Lexusgs430:
Drive with due care and attention..........

Someone has soaked me and my son with water o, kai see my maga don escape!

Seasons greeting my people. Please does any know any reliable shipping service from London to Nigeria? I need to send a small parcel.

RalphJean:
My bank think thy are trail-blazing this.
Something wey we don dey do for NAIJA since 1914

True lol

Some months ago my bank started text 'alerts' . They alerts comes several hours after the transactions

teejay231:
Seasons greeting my people. Please does any know any reliable shipping service from London to Nigeria? I need to send a small parcel.

Where is mamatukwas when you need her??

Telling you I wanted to cry and the driver didn’t even stop or apologise. My saving grace was that I was on black leather pants.

Lexusgs430:



You received a michelin shower..........

Hi everyone,

I am currently on my Doctorate Extension Scheme visa after completion of my PhD. The following is a summary of my situation.

Summary:
Point 1: I'm currently enroute a comfortable 6 years in UK continuous residence and hope to make the 10 year ILR.
Point 2: I have spent 5 of this 6 continuous years studying without breaks. the 6th current year is on a Doctoral extension scheme (1 year visa) expiring next year.
Point 3: I now need to earn 4 years more to qualify for the 10 year ILR.

However,
Point 4: The UK has an 8 year maximum study cap. As I have also held a previous (since expired) tier 4 visa on a masters course for 17 months (i.e the standard 1 year 5 months visa), it doesn't count towards continuous residence now. This is because I went back to Nigeria after I completed it and spent more than 180 days there before returning to the UK to study again. Even so, this study period is still counted by the UK Home Office as 1 year 5 months used towards the 8 year study cap.

Therefore,
Point 5: My total study period in the UK so far adds up to 6 years 5 months, which leaves me with 19 months (1year 7 months) left to use on the 8 year study cap. (But remember point 3 above)

At Present:
I learnt about the return of the Post study work scheme, though it isn't yet in effect, I heard it would only be valid for those graduating from 2021 onwards.

My Intention:
I plan to leave the UK after my DES expires next year for 6 months and return in less than 180 days to start the MBA. (This gives me 6 months of continuous residency even though I wouldn't be present in the UK for that time as long as I return within 180 days).

After the MBA programme:
6months (outside UK) + 18 months (MBA) = 2 years
Post study work visa = 2 years
This adds up to the 4 years that I need to qualify for ILR.

Questions:
Will the new PostStudyWork visas start automatically after 2021 Masters completion, or these would have to be applied for?
Is it possible for me to apply for an 18 month MBA course, even though I now have a PhD?
Does anyone know any UK universities that offer 18 month MBA programmes that begin in March/April 2021?

Would there be any issues with my current situation and intentions above?
Other suggestions are welcome.

Mimzyy:
Telling you I wanted to cry and the driver didn’t even stop or apologise. My saving grace was that I was on black leather pants.

You wanted the driver to stop?..... Enabling you see the registration number clearly(assuming gutter water no splash for your face) ?.....

Haba Madam...... Nah so £5K easy to pay..........

jamela:
Hi everyone,

I am currently on my Doctorate Extension Scheme visa after completion of my PhD. The following is a summary of my situation.

Summary:
Point 1: I'm currently enroute a comfortable 6 years in UK continuous residence and hope to make the 10 year ILR.
Point 2: I have spent 5 of this 6 continuous years studying without breaks. the 6th current year is on a Doctoral extension scheme (1 year visa) expiring next year.
Point 3: I now need to earn 4 years more to qualify for the 10 year ILR.

However,
Point 4: The UK has an 8 year maximum study cap. As I have also held a previous (since expired) tier 4 visa on a masters course for 17 months (i.e the standard 1 year 5 months visa), it doesn't count towards continuous residence now. This is because I went back to Nigeria after I completed it and spent more than 180 days there before returning to the UK to study again. Even so, this study period is still counted by the UK Home Office as 1 year 5 months used towards the 8 year study cap.

Therefore,
Point 5: My total study period in the UK so far adds up to 6 years 5 months, which leaves me with 19 months (1year 7 months) left to use on the 8 year study cap. (But remember point 3 above)

At Present:
I learnt about the return of the Post study work scheme, though it isn't yet in effect, I heard it would only be valid for those graduating from 2021 onwards.

My Intention:
I plan to leave the UK after my DES expires next year for 6 months and return in less than 180 days to start the MBA. (This gives me 6 months of continuous residency even though I wouldn't be present in the UK for that time as long as I return within 180 days).

After the MBA programme:
6months (outside UK) + 18 months (MBA) = 2 years
Post study work visa = 2 years
This adds up to the 4 years that I need to qualify for ILR.

Questions:
Will the new PostStudyWork visas start automatically after 2021 Masters completion, or these would have to be applied for?
Is it possible for me to apply for an 18 month MBA course, even though I now have a PhD?
Does anyone know any UK universities that offer 18 month MBA programmes that begin in March/April 2021?

Would there be any issues with my current situation and intentions above?
Other suggestions are welcome.

My personal opinion - :

Too many twist and turns + complications. I think it's best you seek proper legal advice from an immigration consultant/solicitor.......

Seconded...

Lexusgs430:



My personal opinion - :

Too many twist and turns + complications. I think it's best you seek proper legal advice from an immigration consultant/solicitor.......

Wow

Anything short of a top management post with UN, world bank or any investment bank would be considered a big after all the MBA.PhD etc

Have you considered get a job after studying atleast that should count towards the remaining years to qualify for ILR

jamela:
Hi everyone,

I am currently on my Doctorate Extension Scheme visa after completion of my PhD. The following is a summary of my situation.

Summary:
Point 1: I'm currently enroute a comfortable 6 years in UK continuous residence and hope to make the 10 year ILR.
Point 2: I have spent 5 of this 6 continuous years studying without breaks. the 6th current year is on a Doctoral extension scheme (1 year visa) expiring next year.
Point 3: I now need to earn 4 years more to qualify for the 10 year ILR.

However,
Point 4: The UK has an 8 year maximum study cap. As I have also held a previous (since expired) tier 4 visa on a masters course for 17 months (i.e the standard 1 year 5 months visa), it doesn't count towards continuous residence now. This is because I went back to Nigeria after I completed it and spent more than 180 days there before returning to the UK to study again. Even so, this study period is still counted by the UK Home Office as 1 year 5 months used towards the 8 year study cap.

Therefore,
Point 5: My total study period in the UK so far adds up to 6 years 5 months, which leaves me with 19 months (1year 7 months) left to use on the 8 year study cap. (But remember point 3 above)

At Present:
I learnt about the return of the Post study work scheme, though it isn't yet in effect, I heard it would only be valid for those graduating from 2021 onwards.

My Intention:
I plan to leave the UK after my DES expires next year for 6 months and return in less than 180 days to start the MBA. (This gives me 6 months of continuous residency even though I wouldn't be present in the UK for that time as long as I return within 180 days).

After the MBA programme:
6months (outside UK) + 18 months (MBA) = 2 years
Post study work visa = 2 years
This adds up to the 4 years that I need to qualify for ILR.

Questions:
Will the new PostStudyWork visas start automatically after 2021 Masters completion, or these would have to be applied for?
Is it possible for me to apply for an 18 month MBA course, even though I now have a PhD?
Does anyone know any UK universities that offer 18 month MBA programmes that begin in March/April 2021?

Would there be any issues with my current situation and intentions above?
Other suggestions are welcome.

I know this is unrelated to your question, but have you ever thought about Immigrating to Australia or Canada? You can keep this in mind while still pursuing your UK ILR.

UK immigration rules are very dynamic and always changing. You might make it up to the 9th year of the 10 year ILR, then they would shift the goal post again either to your advantage or disadvantage.

jamela:
Hi everyone,

I am currently on my Doctorate Extension Scheme visa after completion of my PhD. The following is a summary of my situation.

Will the new PostStudyWork visas start automatically after 2021 Masters completion, or these would have to be applied for?
Is it possible for me to apply for an 18 month MBA course, even though I now have a PhD?
Does anyone know any UK universities that offer 18 month MBA programmes that begin in March/April 2021?

Would there be any issues with my current situation and intentions above?
Other suggestions are welcome.

The PSW visa policy has been published and is due to start on schedule. However, it can be pulled and the decision to reinstate this form of visa rescinded. I don't think it's wise to put your hopes on a visa policy that hasn't even been implemented. You have completed a PhD and this indicates that you are really keen on academic research, true academic progression will be to apply for post-doc positions. These postdoc positions are paid and in most cases will earn above the figure required for a Tier 2 visa. The 18 month MBA you plan to do is expensive and risky. MBA degrees in most decent UK universities last for only 12 months, the reasoning behind your going for the 18 month one specifically is purely for immigration purposes, and the UKBA might take a dim view of this. Can I just ask, did you pay for you PhD or was it fully/partially funded? If it was the former, you have paid enough to the UK. It's time to stop spending and start earning.

If I were you, I will be aggressively applying for post-doc positions all over the world, not just restricting myself to the UK. Germany, Canada, America, Australia etc are looking for researchers and these countries offer the same quality of life as the UK. I remember a few years ago when I just finished my MSc and was desperate for a visa to stay, I sent applications to Germany using Google translate in German, Australia etc. I was offered a fully funded PhD position in Australia with an almost guaranteed visa, and I eventually declined it because I got a job offer here in the UK.

This idea of a PhD scholar going ahead to study for an 18 month MBA programme on the assumption that they will benefit from a PSW visa that hasn't started yet just doesn't sound right.

Not as complicated as you think. She just wants to find a way to cover for the remaining 4 years legally

Lexusgs430:



My personal opinion - :

Too many twist and turns + complications. I think it's best you seek proper legal advice from an immigration consultant/solicitor.......

Bourne007:
Not as complicated as you think. She just wants to find a way to cover for the remaining 4 years legally

Agreed, but turning left instead of right, might have consequences.....

As we know one day out, computer would simply say NO......

For 10 year route ILR, it hardly changes from what I've noticed over the years. Fees might

salford:

I know this is unrelated to your question, but have you ever thought about Immigrating to Australia or Canada? You can keep this in mind while still pursuing your UK ILR.

UK immigration rules are very dynamic and always changing. You might make it up to the 9th year of the 10 year ILR, then they would shift the goal post again either to your advantage or disadvantage.

jamela:
Hi everyone,

I am currently on my Doctorate Extension Scheme visa after completion of my PhD. The following is a summary of my situation.

Summary:
Point 1: I'm currently enroute a comfortable 6 years in UK continuous residence and hope to make the 10 year ILR.
Point 2: I have spent 5 of this 6 continuous years studying without breaks. the 6th current year is on a Doctoral extension scheme (1 year visa) expiring next year.
Point 3: I now need to earn 4 years more to qualify for the 10 year ILR.

However,
Point 4: The UK has an 8 year maximum study cap. As I have also held a previous (since expired) tier 4 visa on a masters course for 17 months (i.e the standard 1 year 5 months visa), it doesn't count towards continuous residence now. This is because I went back to Nigeria after I completed it and spent more than 180 days there before returning to the UK to study again. Even so, this study period is still counted by the UK Home Office as 1 year 5 months used towards the 8 year study cap.

Therefore,
Point 5: My total study period in the UK so far adds up to 6 years 5 months, which leaves me with 19 months (1year 7 months) left to use on the 8 year study cap. (But remember point 3 above)

At Present:
I learnt about the return of the Post study work scheme, though it isn't yet in effect, I heard it would only be valid for those graduating from 2021 onwards.

My Intention:
I plan to leave the UK after my DES expires next year for 6 months and return in less than 180 days to start the MBA. (This gives me 6 months of continuous residency even though I wouldn't be present in the UK for that time as long as I return within 180 days).

After the MBA programme:
6months (outside UK) + 18 months (MBA) = 2 years
Post study work visa = 2 years
This adds up to the 4 years that I need to qualify for ILR.

Questions:
Will the new PostStudyWork visas start automatically after 2021 Masters completion, or these would have to be applied for?
Is it possible for me to apply for an 18 month MBA course, even though I now have a PhD?
Does anyone know any UK universities that offer 18 month MBA programmes that begin in March/April 2021?

Would there be any issues with my current situation and intentions above?
Other suggestions are welcome.

I seen other go through this path so very possible...but that 6 months gaps before MBA. You need to check what the rules are for gaps . Also with PhD. Why dont u target finding a job even if it's in the education sector instead of going for an MBA . remember If you are a continuing student in the UK, then there is a clause to show 'academic progression'

post study is coming defintely summer 2021 ........since it been officially announced by home office they cannot go and cancel it . that will be a major lawsuit in the making . All international student will sue that it was the announcement that made them come...so for sure it is coming . What they can do is formally cancel it after some years . But even that they would have to wait for at least one academic year to pass to make sure no current student is impacted or else that a lawsuit as well

If turning left then right is what it takes lol, why not.

I wouldn't say consequences but the risk and chances of getting the visa outside the UK despite a PhD holder

Lexusgs430:



Agreed, but turning left instead of right, might have consequences.....

As we know one day out, computer would simply say NO......

Bourne007:
If turning left then right is what it takes lol, why not.

I wouldn't say consequences but the risk and chances of getting the visa outside the UK despite a PhD holder

Risks is consequences * likelihood...........

budaatum:

I was reminded the days when despatch riders would stop traffic 30 minutes before Gowon left Dodan Barracks. Naija has improved.

Ah ahn! Gowon ke? How old you come be??

nomad26:
2 years ago, I did treasury bills for my mum without physically going into the bank. We drafted a letter with the investment instructions, my mum signed it, then it was scanned and emailed to her relationship manager. This was for diamond bank (now access).

Thanks for the info, i think its clearer now.

Aphrodite007:


Ah ahn! Gowon ke? How old you come be??

13, lol, hence, "I was reminded", though you saw through my deceit, so, if you promise never to tell or hold it against me, pre-Biafra.

Has anyone ever had issues with world remit ........I been a frequent users and full of praise but today i sent money from UK to my first bank account . The money seems to have entered voice mail. Since morning it not in my Naija account but World remit is saying its been paid despite me sending them a pdf copy of Naija bank statement showing no money

Has anyone experience this before ........