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OdogwuEkeke:
Got admission into a University of Teesside in the Uk but University of Stellenbosch is ranked higher globally that this Uni plus not as expensive. I need wise counsel Bayi !!!

Here is my advise, there is a much higher prospect of getting a great job and settling in the UK based on their recent Visa adjustments for Post graduates.

There is nothing here in SA for now. Unemployment is so very high now and SA has been banned from many countries in the past 1 year. Nothing much for foreigners because even south african grads are struggling to get jobs. It has gotten so bad in recent times. And this SA is way too volatile. If I was in your shoes I'd pick any UK university over the best of SA right now. Look at the bigger picture and forget university rating abeg. That one no epp anybody. Make sure to give your best and come out in flying colors in whatever UK uni you find yourself. Thats all that matters.

Again. if you have a UK option, please go for it. Even funding opportunities sef, very scarce in SA now.

EHI9ICE:
An acquaintance of mine who went through the same ordeal said he paid 500k before his passport was released to him.

*Edo state was the final destination I filled.
*They did not request for a test within 24hours of arrival. They are only requesting for the result of a test conducted on the 7th day after arrival, which you will bring to their office at the airport in order to claim your passport. However, they said you’d have to show proof that you indeed isolated yourself during the 7 days period, and also the isolation must be done in an ‘accredited’ government isolation center…they listed some isolation centers/hotels in Lagos ( I really didn’t care to take any note of the listed centers/hotels)

las las na to leave the passport with them and then declare it missing.

Omo. Nawa. Thanks a lot for sharing your experience. This energy they have against travelers from SA. Is covid not everywhere in the world?

Can't even deal. No naija trip till this mandatory shit is suspended

EHI9ICE:
Update: Travelled in yesterday. My passport was seized as well. Hoping to get it back after 7 days as they ‘claim’

Oh oh. Ok.. Thanks

But did they ask you to pay any 500k for compulsory quarantine? Also did you select Lagos as final destination in the online form you filled before departure?
Did you have to do a test 24 hours after you arrived or is it only the 7 day test that is compulsory?
Your response will be much appreciated. Thank you

justt:
She is yet to get her passport back because the result is to be submitted after 7 days of isolation.

After much argument, they were all allowed to go for isolation in their respective states.

Hi there. Just wanted to ask if she has been able to get her passport back? How long did it take?

EHI9ICE:
Thanks for the update Bros . Let me start preparing for the stress, las las I shall overcome

All the best. Please do come back to share your experiences after you have arrived. It will really help many others especially as we draw close to the end of the year and more people want to travel.

EHI9ICE:
Hello Bro. How was your experience at the airport, were you still requested to pay the 500k upon arrival?

Cancelled my travel plans. I cant deal with stress at that lag airport. Cant risk them seizing my passport and having to beg for it. I know They cant sustain this their greed for long. its easier for them now because very few people are even travelling from SA to NG so they can harass people well.

I also heard that fully vaccinated people are exempted from the compulsory quarantine rules, so will only be going once I am fully vaccinated later in the year.

Stay safe. This is real.

justt:
Nigeria and exploitation!

My wife went back to Nigeria on 28th but with Ethiopian Airlines. She wasn't asked to pay before leaving but on arrival, all passengers from SA were told that they would have to pay N500k for 7 days isolation period!

It was really a big challenge before they were released to go for isolation in the their respective states. They however sized their passports until they submit the results of repeat Covid test.

I wonder if they think people are picking money on the street in abroad.

Oh wow! So sad. Must have been extremely stressful. Really sorry about that. Please, the repeat test that she did to get her passport back, was it done 24 hrs after she arrived or 7days after?

How long did she have to wait in Lagos to get the passport back?

abdullahi45:
Send a pm. I later arrived last week end.

Sent. Thanks

Who will teach me french Bayii

sweetoma and WinterDreary how many months did you guys use to learn this enough to be able to write the TEF exam?
are there any online schools or youtube channel suggestions? or maybe another NL thread.

Please help a sister

abdullahi45:
Good day, fellow Nairalanders,

I wanted to fly from Johannesburg to Nigeria only to be told that I needed to pay about 500k for hotel reservation (for quarantine) and two COVID-19 tests even after I had made an initial Covid-19 test payment and generated a QR code. I was told this today by the staff members of Kenya Airways and they said they are working based on instructions from Nigerian Government.

Has anyone traveled recently (earlier this week) from South Africa to Nigeria. What was your experience?

Thank you.

Co asking. Please anyone who has traveled from SA to naija via Kenya airways or other airline recently shud kindly share their experience.

500k how

Palmstore:
@tannystacey. Your advice really touched me,
My immigration journey is still far from where I am going. I am not in the PNP neither am I in any pool.
I am just writing my IELTS this Aug and I wouldn't want anything that will cause a delay for me in terms of funds during the journey.
God is my fortress and my refuge, I want to start putting what I can sell on sale on time and save before the issue of Proof of Funds comes up.
I have some valuables to replace with cash if they are sold or bought. A gift deed is not forthcoming around me. That is why I have come to meet you my E-family here to help me out.

Thank you. I appreciate

Then selling your things is not a wise idea. There is a process. You only need funds when you have been in the pool and gotten invite either through pnp or FSW. That could take another 6 months or even more. Hustle and raise money gradually towards that.

Have you evaluated your degrees with WES? Thats d first step. Then read and pass (max out) IELTS. Some pple do it 3 or 4 times b4 getting desired scores. Then create a profile and enter the pool. You dont need to sell your house b4 doing all these things.

There are pple in this thread who have been invited since last year and are still waiting to finalize process. If they have sold houses they probably would be stressed and exhausted by now.
Canada does not owe us o. Its a privilege to have an opportunity to immigrate. Dont drink garri because u want to go abroad. Pray, plan and have a lot of patience.
Best of luck

Palmstore:
Good Afternoon Family,

Putting my house in order to raise funds for my proof of funds. I have looked here and there to source for funds but right now the decision is to put my house on sale, and other properties.
Please does know anyone who does that?
How can I dispose of my things as fast as I can to be able to achieve my immigration journey?
I am in Edo state, I need a lot of funds right now.
Refer me to who will help me out.

Palm.

Where on this immigration journey are you? Have you been invited to apply through PNP route ? Or are you still in the pool waiting for a draw?

Selling all you have to raise funds is not such a great idea and you risk being shortchanged or defrauded by selling your house hurriedly out of desperation. Canada is not heaven o.

Immigration needs to be planned. Please look for family members who can give gift deeds or something. Don't lose all you have. This immigration thing requires a lot of patience.

My advice to others in the pool, start saving now or have a backup plan for funds.

dumiel:
yea, read it.. unfortunately, 4 my guy who just got a TEF boost of 71pts & on CRS 470, na NO show!

got anoda lady pal though who wrote TEF recently as well that we were lamenting her getting only 16pts wtout d bonus 50pts. She was on 459 & surprisingly got NOI as attached below...

congrats once again guys. Una don strike gold be that o.

They had a specific list of NOCs
Mostly managers, health workers, HR and a few others. You can check online

englishmart:
But you can't sponsor brilliant students in your community. Immorality is overrated.

Uncle Rest. Hold your corrupt politicians responsible for their failures.
Let a business man do his business in peace and cash out. They have employed hundreds by financing this show but your fish brain will not see that one.

navigante:
Please guys i need help.wrote ielts 19th june and LSRW. 8.5 8 9 6. Am not considering remark for writing cos i knew i performed poorly.had so many points in my head but could not link them correctly and again i erased a lot so my answer sheet was a bit messed up. Am fairly good in typing so am considering CBT, but am afraid of listening,just only one sample material on IDP site.please i will appreciate anyone that has written ielts cbt to share a few guide as regards to listening..i dont mind free test link or site either.na abeg i de beg..

I wrote the paper exam once and CBT exam 2ce b4 i reached my desired score. I prefer CBT cos i type fast and i had practiced CBT a lot on E2 language, even did a mock exam with them cos their website has an exact replica of the Ielts cbt software.

For listening, make sure you practise listening to a lot of things using an headphone. Podcasts, tedx talks etc. Especially about all those weird ielts topics. Dat way u learn to sharpen your listening and also get ideas for speaking and writing on those abstract topics.

The Cambridge textbooks for ielts have audio for practise exams. Make sure u concentrate and practice listening without distraction, especially the maps. I got 8.5 in listening with my last CBT.
For writing, practice typing on notepad as it does not correct your errors like Microsoft word. Then make sure u read thru and correct your errors all within 1 hr. (use wordcounter. Net to count your words while practicing). Timing is essential. The text editor for the cbt will not show you wrong spellings, but it will show you word count, so thats a bit fair.
And lastly, be sure the exam center has good facilities o. Cos if u have a keyboard that is stiff, it will affect your speed.
Overall, i prefer the CBT much more than d paper based.

Omo this is a visa / travel inquiry page o. All dis shalaye is not needed.

I've lived around SA to know the truth. 5 years and counting.

Know this : An average south african will defend their country against all odds, whether for a reasonable reason or not. If its a black versus white scenario, hands down you can expect a bit of objectivity. But black pple? Be ready to keep quiet or come with facts. Else you will collect dragging o because...

I come in peace but if anyone needs vayolence, i cannot acknowledge it.

T for tenks.

ayodeleajayi220:
Please I want to ask if it is safe to make flight booking through Travel2be. Thanks

Depends on d airline. SA flights are restricted from Nigeria now due to the crazy covid spikes but i still had someone who travelled from joburg and landed in lagos yesterday through kenya airways. Airpeace has even suspended direct flights to SA.

The cases are spiking in SA so travel may be more stricter in d coming weeks.

My advice is to hold off on booking flights now if its not urgent. If you must, then book your flight directly with the airline and NOT with any 3rd party sites. This is because if you have to change your flight or cancel it for any reason, it will be cheaper / easier for you to deal with the airline directly yourself.

Fyi. Travel sites always mark up prices so i often wonder why pple use them for simple journeys. Check kenya or ethiopa airlines website for flights.

phabulous88:
Ontario invited nurses, investment managers, and accountants in the pool to apply for a provincial nomination on June 23, 2021. Candidates with CRS scores of between 464 & 467 were invited. I'm guessing it's cos the last general draw was 468.

https://www.cicnews.com/2021/06/ontario-pnp-invites-express-entry-candidates-in-10-priority-occupations-0618449.html#gs.4rbmk4

You have two options:
a) Pray that they resume the general draw. 490 is a good score.

b) Look for ways to reduce your CRS score ( e g.
intentionally flop IELTS) so its falls between 464 and 467. That way when Ontario draws again and your NOC is in demand, you will be invited.

But then, you don't know when the next general draw will hold. With the recent distribution of CRS scores in the pool, it's possible that the next general draw will be above 480.

If you reduce your score to 467 and we have a general draw, you won't be invited. You will then have to increase your score back to 490 and pray that the general draw is not one-off, like what happened in December 2020.

If it's a one-off general draw, you might be tempted to reduce your CRS score again to fall below 480 (assuming the cutoff in the general draw is 480), so that Ontario can invite you in their next PNP draw.

And now you're caught in a vicious circle.

Just chill

Thanks alot

Itunumore1:
Wow! nice score you've got .
How did you accumulate this score please?
Do you have Canadian work experience or Canadian education?

Nope.
But i have a sibling based in CA, and I'm still under 30. Then Ielts was actually the game changer. Good luck

Emmandu:
Pls what materials did you use to prepare for ielts to obtain this score?

E2 language. Watched a lot of their top viewed videos on YouTube. Also signed up for daily online tutorials on their website and learnt a lot. Then i practiced a lot. Especially writing cos i had 6.5 twice previously. I also submitted my writing for evaluation by ielts trainers on e2language. Then i scheduled a writing tutorial with one of their best teachers, Dr Anna. Writing was d problem for me.
Speaking is about confidence and knowing a little about the popular ielts topics. I got many knowledge ideas from the E2 classes.

FYI, i spent some money for this 1 on1 tutorial, But it was worth it in the end. Good luck

Hi everyone, my current CRS score is 493.
I av msc, had Ielts (L-8.5, R-8.5, S-8.5,W-7), and etc.

After waiting all these months, I'm considering applying for pnp, (oinp). But pple are saying my score is too high for pnp. Is it true? Has anyone applied for Ontario pnp recently? What is the CRS score that can apply or is there a range? Thanks.

Seun will make Lai Muhammad ban Clubhouse

Newguy999

Go and check your cholesterol levels.

Also make a list of what triggers your symptoms

Anxiety can also cause palpitations and panic attacks too. You need to talk to a professional and probably get on anxiety meds to reduce the physical symptoms.

Impossible.

If you are a beginner in tech there is a huge chance that you will have lots of questions. Stackoverflow is a life saver. You learn and see different ways of solving problems.

andrewbaba44:
Capetown is a very safe place

Na you know where you waka go

Thank God for your safety

And I repeat capetown is a very safe place

My thoughts exactly.. Where exactly did he wander to in Capetown? I have lived in kzn, gauteng, eastern cape and now in Capetown. There are safe places and there are areas of town that every one should stay away from.

There is no need for unnecessary fear mongering. I have been robbed in broad day light in lagos 2ce but I've never experienced such in SA. Capetown is literally one of the safest and civil places in SA.

femmoy:
I want to know where I can see Naija foods,drinks(beer) on a local level and lastly where can I exchange Naira to rands in Capetown and the conversation rate.
Swift response will be appreciated.

Thanks.

For naija foods, it depends on where in Capetown you are.. There are lots of naija shops in town, and Maitland. Then parklands main has several naija shops and restaurants. Even on uber eats or mr delivery.

You can order online as well, or check ogaafricanmarket on Instagram. They have a lot of naija stuff and they deliver within Capetown at affordable prices. They have a fair selection of naija drinks too.

I also have a few links of people who cook and deliver correct homemade naija meals within cpt. Send me a message if interested..

Hammergirl:
Hi, I'm in love with an osu but my family forbids it. How do I convince them to allow me to marry him?

The fact that you call her an osu is a problem already. You dont love her if you cant see her differently.
And what d heck is family conviction that you need to do? Who is marrying her? Why does your family need to validate d person you wanna live with?

chuddyforlife:
Hi guys good afternoon!!!

trust your day is going well!!!

pls i need an urgent answer to my question

am a ghanian by citizenship and i have my ghana international passport with me.....

my question is will i be able to apply for south african visa through nigerian embassy or do i need to go back to my country to apply for the visa??

and again i have make reserch and found out that ghanains don't need visa to south africa......pls how sure or true is this?

please guys how do i go about this?

urgent answer needed!!!

Ghanaians don't require visa to come to SA. You get an E-visa on arrival and they can give you up to 90 days. Dont waste your time and money going to apply at a Nigerian VFS.

My advice, travel to South Africa from Ghana. Because Nigerian immigration may not know about this and stress you unnecessarily.

baba4thegehs:
Hello everyone. I have a few questions and concerns about the study visa.

1. Are you allowed to work in South Africa with your study permit and for how many hours.

2. What are chances of getting a general work permit after studies or critical skills work visa after studies, do you have to return to home country and reapply or you can do this while in South Africa?

3. With reference to the attached document, in line with critical skills work permit/visa gazette it states here that postgraduate degree holders stand a change for applying for critical skills work permit after schooling in South Africa. Not sure if this is correct can someone provide context to this section of gazette.

4. Do I have to make part payment of my tuition fees before applying for my study visa or I can proceed with just the my offer/admission letter?

5 Cape Town Or Durban which would you prefer? - For people in South Africa.

Let's keep the conversation going.

It will end In praise for all of us.

Cheers

1. On paper yes, in reality d best job you'll get might be a tutor or pg assistant if u are coming for post grad studies. Except you have exceptional skills (eg IT skills) and you can quickly find a side hustle on the side. Rarely happens, but it happened for a few people.

2. Work permit is more difficult these days, but PR maybe possible especially if you graduate from critical skills area. Find out that one.

3. Read that gazette. Properly. A lot of things are on paper but the reality on ground is different especially now. There is a high level of unemployment in SA now than ever. Pple are scrambling to get jobs.

4. Depends on the school. Most will allow part payment for at least a year. Do your research.

5. I've lived in both cities. Durban is cheap but has limited opportunities. Cpt is expensive but you can offset that cost if you have a good job or source of income. Cpt is a beautiful tourist city and there's more diversity of pple, and well more opportunities.

My 2 cents.

Bn following dis thread for a while.. Good supportive pple out here..

Laefizzy congrats and welcome to d most beautiful city in africa.. You'll find out soon. Its breathtaking..

I'm looking out to make new friends and meet pple in the mother city. Been living here for over a year and It would be nice to finally meet fellow nairalanders.

Fun, adventurous people only. Not scammers abeg. Just mention me or send a dm.

Purely psychological