₦airaland Forum

TheGuyFromHR:
Things have changed.
Most banks cap their monthly allowances at the equivalent of $200, not GBP 200 and they mostly use the official exchange rate, apart from Access Bank which is notorious for using variable exchange rates.
None allows a spend of £3000 monthly, that one na capital flight.
Standard Chartered has one of the best allowances of up to $500 in online transactions, inclusive of a maximum of $200 that can be withdrawn in cash abroad.

Tobexin:
withdrawal till works as I have withdrawn close to £3000 with first bank ATM last week. Only only transactions is capped to $100-$200

justwise:
I was speaking with my elder brother In Nigeria yesterday and he mentioned that one will not be able to get register a new number In Nigeria again that registered ones has to be linked to national ID now.

Has anybody here heard about this ?

I still have my Nigerian number which I use occasionally because my bank account is linked to it.

I don’t have Nigeria national ID apart from my passport.

Mimzyy:
You couldn’t have said it any better ma’am. Just last week, I posted a video of my LO and her classmates singing on my WhatsApp status. One of my contacts buzzed me and pointed out that the black kids were put in the second line and it was racism. I frankly told her I didn’t notice and it means nothing to me. I even went ahead to show her other classes in the same school where the dark skinned kids were in front but she still maintained her stance.

I simply just left her to it. When one doesn’t pay heed to trivial things, then life gets a lot more uncomplicated.

LagosismyHome:
I hear you racism dey.. they spoke about the guards but you were all one race in that event .... If you ask all races they too have their experience. It also possible that the guard in that particular store is racist no doubt.... highly possible . Racism does exist worldwide... FACT ..... But what you cant control, as you said you jejely pay, do you and waka pass.

Curtain: not to paint all oyibo with the same brush but a lot quietly no they mind them business. Them like story pass anything be it at home or in the work place. Anything you dont want repeated you zip it. You tell one you told all... na story them dey find ....na them way

London is better in terms of multicultural but e get e own wahala too when it comes to raising children. Been in city , children no dey like to stay house and then it open to stories that touch in terms of stabbing innocently or been part of it..... each place gets its + or - .

Truly, there nothing like been with your kind that why you see some areas been predominantly Black or Asian or Eastern European. Them people just flock to be around each other. I get that .... I missed that I never had the experience of been on a team with a black colleague, it use to make me miss home especially when I just came because I dey quick tire for oyibo gist and banter but that too get it's own downside.... work plenty with our people... storyand wahala up and down... Stay in an area highly populated with our Naija people ... you self will see story still dey. .... + and -

I went to see a friend in Erith last weekend she said she didnt have food at house but there are naija food to order on uber eat. That was so nice and strange at the same time...lol. naija food to order easily was a strange music to my ears. How nice is that .... some of the perks if you stay were your people dey .

Hopefully you move and get a better experience....

Poch:
Wow... Just last week here? Do you get better rates? Lower than 600 per £?

Mimzyy:
The year has just been so tough. I was just hoping she could have a bit of fun for a change. I guess it’s better to be safe than sorry though.

iCode2:
Just to be sure I'm not mistaking, what's the meaning of LO? Little one?

LagosismyHome:
Yes the bold changes was in the news ...... not sure what the plan are for diaspora

mimilyrics:
Cost about $50 to register in countries outside Africa.

Teemez:
Good afternoon and happy Sunday to everyone. People living on Bristol, kindly help address the below: I WILL BE GOING TO BRISTOL with family next month

1. Where/reliable site to get accommodation
2. Likely cost of 1or2bedroom apartment
3. Decent area to stay in Bristol with proximity to UWE
4. Where/How to get food and other groceries as a newcomer.
5. I will also appreciate anyone living in Bristol who can offer assistance/mentoring on arrival
6. Can a 3years old kid start school if yes suggestions and likely cost.
7. Any Software Developer or tech professional?(your WhatsApp, telegram or Twitter handle will be appreciated.

Awaiting your kindly response(s)

Thanks in anticipation.

LagosismyHome:
Thanks... where do you register?, online or Nigerian embassy or an office

Poch:
No try am sha... Except you want your bank to charge you incredible rates. Besides there is now a monthly spending limit of about £200 for almost all naija banks.

Best is to find someone to help with your exchange directly... Requires trust too...
NHS sponsored Nigerians in certain trusts/regions/agencies etc no too get wahala...cos they usually have their whatsapp/telegram groups where they make these requests...and they help each other out with very fair rates.

If NL has something similar, abeg share with us.

Tobexin:
This is not true bro. Using your naija ATM in Uk is far more better than exchanging your Naira for pounds. I use my Naira account Atm to do online shopping out here and the rate is very good the last time got N565= £1 while it was 630 In the black market. I think the maximum amount for online transactions is £200 and this differs from bank to bank. ATM withdrawals allows you to withdraw £300 daily and you get a fairly good rate than black market and I think it £3000 monthly!

justwise:
I was speaking with my elder brother In Nigeria yesterday and he mentioned that one will not be able to get register a new number In Nigeria again that registered ones has to be linked to national ID now.

Has anybody here heard about this ?

I still have my Nigerian number which I use occasionally because my bank account is linked to it.

I don’t have Nigeria national ID apart from my passport.

Aprokodaughter:
It's true Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) uploaded the press release on their website when the announcement was made.

Even FRSC wants to link drivers license to National ID. I saw this one their twitter page.

It is well.

LagosismyHome:
Yes the bold changes was in the news ...... not sure what the plan are for diaspora

TheGuyFromHR:
The part about inability to register a new number without an NIN is true, and basically settled - the public is still shouting at the lousy government over the hasty and unthought-through decision to link existing numbers to NINs before year end. Remains to be seen what the outcome will be.

I too still maintain my MTN number because it's linked to my bank accounts back home, so am following the debate closely.

justwise:
Moneyfex has increased sending commission to £2.50

mimilyrics:
Erith is actually a nice place to live in and aside from being able to order on uber eats, it also has a fair number of African stores (body care, hair care and raw foods) at the town centre, only one Naija restaurant there though.

DisGuy:
Do you know if the credit Naira or they've also followed the CBN directives?

justwise:
It’s not a bad policy but the process is the problem

umarwy:
Mine stopped working a while ago, it keeps saying wrong pin/create a pin.

And after contacting GTB they directed me to NRN department which is another story.

My advice for everyone get a token before leaving naija

justwise:
They credit naira, I used them this morning when I noticed that they are giving 621 for a £, and the money has arrived in my Nigerian bank account.

DisGuy:
Thanks, that's a good rate

mimilyrics:
Cost about $50 to register in countries outside Africa.

justwise:
This is going to affect a lot of people

DisGuy:
At least two..... the grilled croaker fish from that white restaurant is the ishhh