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fatima04:
If one has that amount to pay someone informally, I believe a nursery is better with proper structure and feeding included for cheaper or similar amount

Nursery schools always cost more than childminders.
Averagely you get 35 - 40 pounds for a half day session of 5 hours (7.30 - 1 pm, or 1 - 6 pm), full days are in the 65 pounds and above range.
And that's if you secure a place in one convenient for you in the first place.
I'm reasonably aware of the situation in Aberdeen because I'm helping a family member settle in there. As the previous poster said, the ELC entitlement in Scotland is 1140 hours, so my niece will qualify by January and they're even having trouble finding a nursery school reasonably close to them that has space for January.

claremont:
This is below the minimum wage. I'm guessing that figure of £5/hour is for people who are are unregistered and do not fulfill all the legal requirements for the job e.g DBS checks, OFSTED registration etc.

It's not.
My sister and her family have just moved to Aberdeen, and I made a lot of their arrangements from here, including getting the council's list of registered providers. That is the average hourly rate quoted there.

canadaishome:
That's high o

Welcome to the UK.
5 pounds an hour is an average childminder rate.
The way it generally works with children under 3 is that if you wish to work full-time, one of the parents will basically earmark [a large chunk of] their salary and hand it over to the childminder every month.

Callmed:
Not everyone is smart or intelligent. We all can't be the same. The fact you can do it doesn't mean everyone should be able to do it.

But she is right. Everyone should be able to do it and everyone should be smart and intelligent if planning to go for a master's degree in a developed country university.

Otherwise, how is that person planning to cope with their study? In the same way in which most people study in Nigeria?

Callmed:
Why would people allow a stranger help them with their application in the first place?? Doesn't the thought of something going wrong scare you guys??
If you can't handle your application yourself why not engage an agent that will help. To think most schools in the UK has agents that offer their services for free.

In as much as I hate fraudulent and greedy people, people should think before making decisions to hand out your application to strangers!!

Not quite true.

Bonn2007:
I appreciate.

The Tfl app doesn't seem to have the option to pay for a trip. Please how do I book a trip let's say from London city airport to Heathrow ahead of time??

You must be travelling light to make the best of this journey across London. I'm not very familiar with that part of London where LCY is, but I know that's around Woolwich so I think you will jump the DLR then find your way to connect Paddington and jump the Heathrow train.

Lexusgs430:
This mixedfruit is growing on a wrong tHree - ad.......

Definitely not the tree of knowledge.

ocpaschal:
If one's international passport expiry date is on July 2022, how long will it usually take to renew passport while in UK?

Generally, the Nigerian High Commission is not known for efficiency. They are backlogged up to 7 months or so, so variable. They said they were not working during the pandemic, which as usual is Nigeria at its best.
It might change, improve or worsen.
They have a fast-track process for 100 quid if you want to try that.

Eldersege:
Pls who has used Asky Airline? It's private airline in Togo.

Togo is under UK amber list.

1) Can I use Asky Airline?

My alternative is KLM but the price is about N150 different. I want to avoid Qarter since price is similar to KLM.

2) Do I need transit Visa for KLM, do I intend to Kay over with the airport.

Your advice will be appreciated.

Asky is run by Ethiopian Airlines.
They will most likely stop over there.

Aminess1:
Good evening brother’s and sister’s, God bless you all for your helpful tips .
I’m new here in Leicester with my family, we moved to our rented flat yesterday and now applying for jobs (support work ) I’ve received two calls from my application and both asked if a have care giver experience and I said No and they told me to do volunteer jobs for three months before I start application. I don’t have DBS and NI-NUMBER ( I’ve applied for NI number and only have registration number) .
Please how is the best way to start work ASAP for my husband and I ?
Please pardon me if this has been sorted out before .

For part-time jobs, try Royal Mail (Angard Staffing - I think they should have started their Christmas casual recruitment about now), Amazon (pay is good these days, up to 12 quid or so), for full-time jobs; Indeed.com, Totaljobs, and https://jobs.theguardian.com/ (for those who remember Tuesday Guardian in the late 90s and early 00s), the supermarkets as usual (browse and apply online and try walk-ins to local branches), and see if you've got a Reed or Blue Arrow in Leicester, walk in there, and where all else fails, let your husband try an SIA certification then work security, Xmas is coming up and there will definitely be demand.

AirBay:
Hello house,

As a crypto trader, is it better to register a company as a sole trader, open a business bank account with starling and pay yearly taxes? Instead of using my personal account.

Speak to an accountant.

Ace2013:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/sep/09/france-grants-citizenship-to-12000-covid-frontline-workers

Uk?

You don't want the Home Office to make money again?

Ruthiegal:
Good afternoon everyone. I’m really confused. I’m thinking of leaving my 2 kids behind while I apply alone and when I get the PSW graduate visa, I can apply for them.

But I’m reading mixed views online as some saying I can’t apply for them provided I didn’t include them in my student visa.

Please I’ll like a response to assist in making my decision. Thank you.

That is correct.
You have to bring your children over to the UK as dependants on a student visa before they can apply as dependants on a graduate visa.

Bluetherapy:
In layman's term, does this mean that going forward, the NHS coverage will only be free for a total of £86, 000 worth of service over the course one's life time?

Like you have £86000 worth of credit points to use? These tax never reach? Is the social system -NhS....- amongst many others not the reason why many people choose the UK over USA. If these things shrink without increase in pay, no be to go USA go hustle the money then?

Because taxes dey increase salary no dey increase, which kind life be this

This is referring to social care costs, not medical treatment.
In other words, when you are old (or not old) and in need of care, if your bills over your lifetime for your eldercare and whatnot exceed 86k, the government will pay the rest. If you have less than 20k in assets when you need care (not only eldercare), then you wont have to pay towards the cost of your care.

Prior to this, elderly people sometimes have to sell their homes to cover the costs of social care.
The NHS remains free at the point of use (it is funded from general taxation).

Goddys:
I have heard stories of a lot of Nigerian guys who went behind their friend's back to tell the gfs of their friends sordid details about their friend in order to win the girls' heart. Happened to about four persons I know.

The easiest way to settlement is through a woman and some of our Nigerian guys can do anything to take your gf if you're not too careful.

That's why I said don't let out all your secrets.

Other can argue however they like. I state facts.

This makes no sense at all.
So na because of rubbish details of backstabbing boy-girl sexual relationships and how someone snatched your girlfriend that all "Nigerians" should keep to themselves and shun all other human beings in the UK.

KOVIC19COVID20:
Tall- tick
God fearing- tick
Mid /late 30s- tick
Seeking beautiful Naija babe to wife- tick

Tina Dear,
Can I slide into your DM? Make we talk this matter.

Make una wait na.
We haven't derived enough entertainment from this clickbait thrown into the arena, and you're already sliding.

Goddys:
Please, does the police monitor the location or house address of 10 days quarantine provided on the passenger locator form? Is there any measure put in place to know if a person breaks the 10 days quarantine rule?

We don't know.
You could try breaking quarantine so we can find out.

Tinadear:
Hey,
Please if you know any tall, God-fearing Nigeria brother in mid or late 30s in the UK seeking for a beautiful God-fearing Naija babe as wife.... I am here.

Hilarious.
What concrete attributes are you bringing to the table apart from the fear? BRP, ILR, red (abi blue) passport, annual salary, credit score, etc.

Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder.

Lexusgs430:
CBN gave a directive on foreign withdrawals........ Which is still on force...... If you withdrew/spent over directive, I no no ó.....

Lol, dont worry, Nigerian banks cannot give you what they don't want you to have.
The limit is $100 generally for the two banks I use.

[quote author=canadaishome post=105538145][/quote]3 is the best for you.
It's unlimited data is 35 pounds a month, and its network is better than Lycamobile.
EE's tariffs are no way near that.

Lexusgs430:
- Yes, Naija ATM cards work in the UK
- Normal card
- $50 PCM
- CBN rate...

The limits for different banks vary.
I spent the equivalent of 66 pounds on a transaction on my Zenith card last week.
Rates too vary, different banks charge different exchange rates, even though I dont think any of the ones I use are close to blackmarket rates.
Zenith and GTB tend to stick closer to the CBN rate, while I think Access and UBA do not.

fificole:
Lycamobile has unlimited plan for 25 pounds. Go unlimited

https://www.lycamobile.co.uk/en/sim-only-deals/

Lycamobile's services tend not to be quite reliable.

anthonanik:
Like myself, all the lekki protest against evil government and all the killings ( pictures) was used against me. Why not deactivate it or at lease change your name to be different from your real name or delete any post/pictures that portrays bad things about your home country or don't accept friend request from them..not even accept their offer to give u a lift...na just suggestion. But if una no want make una ignore my advice... Just do your thing like the other guy said!

I'm not a scammer and will never be!

Just that I don't want someone else to learn from his mistake... ppl here will get close to you to expose you especially at work place! we Africans are industrious and it comes with envy

Disabuse yourself of the bolded - nobody at all in the UK envies you for being an African.

confistified:
Good Morning Everyone

A friends flight to UK next 2 weeks is via Air France
There will be a one hour stop over at Paris

Will she be needing a transit Visa?

Ask Air France.

Futureukstudent:
she was meant to make at least one transaction to prove that the account is functioning. Let her do one transaction and print the next day

This is untrue, and the representative is talking rubbish.

olaness:
Hello house and our ancients, I'm happy to inform that me and my family are now in the abroad.
Thank you for all your assistance, advice, suggestions, directions, responses etc.

I'm open to any more directions you may have for me like how to get a UK SIM while still in quarantine. ( I tried to purchase for Smarty but the payment would go through even with Dollar card). And etc.

Sign up for Amazon Prime free delivery, use your naira card, and you can get one delivered to you tonight. The particular telco doesn't matter, you can always port when you decide which you prefer.
If you have a student email address, Prime is "free".
(Of course nothing is absolutely free, payment is taken in other ways)
The telcos take a couple of days to process free sim cards and send them out in the post.

d33types:
Interesting!!

My naija license expired few days ago but my intentional driving permit it still active.
Do you think I can use it? @ deept

I should think an IDP is dependent on the validity of the underlying driving licence.

TheOnly123:
What about that part that says if the dependent takes paid employment or receives benefit? Does it imply that if the dependent is working then they would have to pay?

Whether the foreign spouse dependant is working or unemployed is immaterial - the exemption is total.

missb50:
Good one!

This is a secret most Nigerians don't want to believe.. these are on_demand skills. There are people with MSc that went back to learn vocational trades and are now making so much money! You can also check job boards to see how much plumbers/electricians make.

https://www.simplybusiness.co.uk/knowledge/articles/2018/03/uk-tradesmen-earn-more-than-university-graduates/

It's not that Nigerians don't want to believe it - they know this very well.
But the Nigerian man's love for white-collar employment as a definition of self cannot be uprooted; what do you want them to tell the people at home na?

Bluetherapy:
What is the work life balance of these jobs?

Apart from the HGV drivers job, which entails a lot of sleeping on the road, washing up in petrol station bathrooms, or sometimes pooing in bags, there is an absolutely balanced work-life balance for plumbers and the rest who are self-employed and who a) take jobs at their own discretion, and b) work at their own pace.

Lexusgs430:
TheGuyFromHR - You are very lucky your father paid for your DL.........

My father refused to pay, and denied me access to his Mercedes-Benz (that had a Toyota engine fitted).......

Lol.
For my father it was an investment - thereafter I became an unpaid, but official driver for the family.
And it took a long while before the man upgraded me to his '79 Benz 200 o (which did have a Mercedes engine fitted, sha)

dustydee:
It is good advice for him/her to take driving lessons but to conclude that it is impossible to pass without taking practical lessons here is what I have an issue with. Your only evidence is based on the people you know (which is most likely less than 0.01% of Nigerians who used to drive in Nigeria and have passed their tests. There are excellent driving schools in Nigeria and some companies send their employees there for training. I also know someone who used their 1 year they are allowed to drive before converting to a UK license to get familiar with the roads and passed at first attempt without taking any practical driving lessons.

As someone else has pointed out, the one year he was driving on UK roads was practice, which he still needed. If you havent access to a car then you need an instructor to provide you one and show you what to do.

No matter how excellent a driving school one goes to in Nigeria, driving in Nigeria doesn't compare. Nigerian roads are almost totally free of road signs and road markings, for instance. Few speed limits too, virtually none enforced, you go as fast as you think makes sense. No in-road bus lanes, no hard shoulder, etc. Everyone drives with high beams in a mutual dazzle-your-neighbour contest, few obey zebra crossings (or even know what they are), pedestrians ("You no dey see road, abi?!"] and buses are the enemy. The yellow junction boxes they painted all over Lagos then (early 2000s or so) are usually ignored, junctions block once LASTMA closes for the day. Ikorodu Road, 3rd Mainland and Lekki-Epe Expressway are basically Formula 1 racing circuits, despite the 80km/h speed limit. Of course Nigerian drivers are also aggressive, giving way is almost unheard of, etc, etc. There is a lot to unlearn and relearn when you get to the UK.

The main thing one needs instruction for in the UK is to overcome old instincts from driving on the right. Roundabouts, for example, used to take me a while to process because "Give way to traffic on your left" is buried firmly in my subconscious (and that is even because I have had some instruction in Nigeria, when I learned how to drive in 1991, my father sent me to a driving school to learn the basics on their battered Volks Beetle before allowing me to touch his 505, many Nigerian drivers "drag" road at roundabouts), I was a primarily one-handed driver for many years (not good), so using the left hand to gear a car instead of holding a steering wheel was a huge thing to learn, and virtually everyone who comes from Nigeria struggles with learning to obey speed limits, even if you spent your life working in Shell IA and living in Shell RA, etc, etc.