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Travel › Re: Japanese Visa And Travelling To Japan by uchman(m): 12:07pm On Dec 21, 2025
Kaczynski:
Bring your family to china instead of waiting on japan or better yet go for vietnam or indonesia.
Thanks for this wonderful suggestion but as someone that have stayed in Jakarta Indonesia 2016 , lived in Vietnam as an ESL teacher and presently with Chinese resident permit and living in China, I can tell you that those countries are not ladies friendly when it comes to job hunting except ESL jobs which is even hard for we Nigerians to secure.
Travel › Re: Japanese Visa And Travelling To Japan by uchman(m): 11:53am On Dec 21, 2025
Gerrard59:
Good luck tho, but from my experience so far, I would rather raise a fully Black family in a Black dominated country.

Best of wishes!
I 100% understand you brother just that I feel like as my wife have been teaching in a Federal school for sometime now, she should continue with ESL jobs while running her MSc under Education so that maybe in 2 to 3 years, NZ or Aussy will be the next step ahead for PHD.

Secondly, I am considering finance for a family of five going to either NZ or Aussy, you know that the funds won’t be a child’s play.

Also my main business in Nigeria that I am well known for is used auto parts, I feel like I will do fine scrapping cars in Japan while supporting my family with bills.

Lastly, I have businesses running for me from China to Nigeria because I have a Chinese resident permit and can fly to China from Japan anytime I need to meet factories I produce with in China and flying from China to Japan ain’t that expensive.
Food › Re: How Many Of These Can You Finish On The Spot? (Photo) by uchman(m): 5:07am On Dec 20, 2025
AngelicBeing:
l can eat l think 3 or 4 but again that depends on how empty my stomach is, if l am really hungry, l can eat 5 with Fish 🐟, Tomato sauce, groundnuts, or l can eat with okra, Ogbono, Vegetable , Afang soup 🍲 ooooooooo, you can call me weirdo, na you Sabi.... hahaha mucheche Hahaha oturugbeke hahaha 😂
You can eat 5 plantains?
I don’t think so
Food › Re: How Many Of These Can You Finish On The Spot? (Photo) by uchman(m): 5:04am On Dec 20, 2025
Kaczynski:
Mashed plantain with fish and groundnut is heaven .


Add checkers custard holboy
I won’t understand this
Food › Re: How Many Of These Can You Finish On The Spot? (Photo) by uchman(m): 5:03am On Dec 20, 2025
We4all:
I just realised that I have never eaten roasted plantain before. I must be from another planet.
Maybe you are not close to Lagos, I rarely see this in the east.
Food › Re: How Many Of These Can You Finish On The Spot? (Photo) by uchman(m): 5:02am On Dec 20, 2025
Mariangeles:
How strange people enjoy theirs.👀
Nah!
I don’t think this will go together
Crime › Re: Woman Wrestles Policeman To The Ground In Benin (Photos, Video) by uchman(m): 4:56am On Dec 20, 2025
My own be say camera man no do him work well, e reach where we go see Wether na slide down the woman give the policeman or head butt wey make an fall for ground, camera man no show us
Travel › Re: Japanese Visa And Travelling To Japan by uchman(m): 7:11am On Dec 19, 2025
Gerrard59:
Yes. Alternatively, you can tell the school that you can submit a letterhead from a lecturer or professor stating that you received your undergraduate degree in English.

But bros, this is almost four years, and you are still on this matter. huh huh Within this period, laws have changed, and tuition fees have increased. More immigration laws will be introduced between now and 2027.
Gerrard59 my brother,
You are right on the four years you mentioned but I believe this time, it will pull through.
I am looking for a way to send my wife and three kids to Japan so that I will have rest of mind.

Moreover, I live in China with a Chinese residency and also doing my business in China but living in China while my family is living in Nigeria never go down well with me.
Travel › Re: Japanese Visa And Travelling To Japan by uchman(m): 8:45pm On Dec 18, 2025
Gerrard59:
Someone will come here to ask this question again.

Here:

- Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree
- Letter of Recommendation
- English proficiency test result
- Research theme (very important)
- and whatever the school requests you submit. Each school is different, so inquire at each institution.
Please Gerrard59,
Do you mean that English proficiency test result is required from we Nigerians?

Apologies if asking too much
Autos › Re: Let Me Walk You Through The Journey Of How I Won A 2013 Lexus Es 350 On Auction by uchman(m): 6:37am On Dec 12, 2025
Nice one brother,
You got a good deal.
Travel › Re: Is Phoenix Global Travel Service Agency Genuine? by uchman(m): 6:26am On Dec 12, 2025
If you don’t like your 2M again carry am go give them.
Better hold your money well.
Travel › Re: Has Japa Finally Come To An End? by uchman(m): 6:24am On Dec 12, 2025
Gerrard59:
Are you sure you don't have to reword this? Or you mean there aren't people who live well in Nigeria without ever living abroad?
Live well you say bro?
How can someone be living well when the possibility of being kidnapped is so high?
Baba we dey live in fear
Romance › Re: Did Your 2025 Plans Work Out? by uchman(m): 7:23am On Dec 08, 2025
Diamond098454:
I will say NO, I needed a nice car this year but couldn't get it till. My dad said no car for me till i graduate I can't stop crying
You have not graduated but you need a car.
Nairalanders and lies are 5 and 6
Travel › Re: How Easy Is Getting Admission Into Netherlands Univeristies And Visa by uchman(m): 7:21am On Dec 08, 2025
LegitBadPastor:
Can you pay?

The rest info will follow if you can pay...btw, I am in the Netherlands currently
You are in Netherlands and you are charging money for admission, that means you are not doing well in Netherlands or you are not in Netherlands.
Crime › Re: How Lasisi Funmilayo & Daughter Sewa Were Killed By Boyfriend Victor Fajemirokun by uchman(m): 7:53am On Dec 07, 2025
Kharol1234:
All this kind people them no suppose they delay for court or media paparazzi just hang them straight..
I don’t know the reason why they are waiting for court order, people that have confessed and their confession must have shocked everyone that heard it even the police themselves.
No time to waste meeeen
Food › Re: Cheap Chicken Egusi Soup And Stew i cooked with 1700 naira. by uchman(m): 4:39am On Dec 06, 2025
Your first time of cooking and you are excited, congrats
Travel › Re: Japanese Visa And Travelling To Japan by uchman(m): 1:10pm On Dec 04, 2025
blackbriar:
Please broaden your horizon.
I fear it is very narrow. you want to spend so much money in Sophia university for English teaching jobs in Japan?
English teaching jobs do not pay well in Japan.
Why can't she go all the way to Phd in education related courses in any national university, look for scholarships as well along the way, and become an assistant Professor after post-doc?

https://japanuniversityjobs.com/jobs/job-openings-of-department-of-english-language/


Please do you mean “to PHD” without masters degree?
My humble personal opinion.
Travel › Re: Japanese Visa And Travelling To Japan by uchman(m): 5:41am On Dec 04, 2025
blackbriar:
If you have the money. SOPHIA University by Yotsuya Station in Tokyo.
https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/academics/g/g_hs/g_hs-education_english-taught/
Thanks so much blackbriar,
Her passport delayed so we couldn’t meet up with Sophia University which has only April intake and the admission session is over.
We are trying to see if she can find any school that has September intake
Travel › Re: Japanese Visa And Travelling To Japan by uchman(m): 5:37am On Dec 04, 2025
blackbriar:
Please kindly explain further.
1. why Tesol and Education?
2. What is Tesol?
TESOL
Teach English to Speaker of Other Languages.

Because she’s a teacher with federal government school, going into education will help her to secure English teaching jobs easily.
Travel › Re: Japanese Visa And Travelling To Japan by uchman(m): 3:15am On Dec 03, 2025
@Blackbriar @Gerald59 @Rictech,
I have been searching for a school that my wife will go for her Masters by September next year, the course she’s looking for is anything Tesol or in Education.
I have flipped through almost all the schools but non have September 2026 intake.
Please can anyone help on this?
Travel › Re: Insecurity: Is It Wise To Resign From Job And Japa? by uchman(m): 4:51pm On Nov 30, 2025
Mobog:
I recently met someone who came back from the UK and what he told me was if I earn above 500k in Nigeria there's no reason to travel dow here.

If you're able to save 500k per month after expenses please save up and invest soonest you'll travel on vacation if you invest wisely.

Osun, ogun, lagos and some part of Nigeria is really cool to live.
500k in a month is 6M in a year
Politics › Re: I Will Spill Murder Case, Fraud, Land-Grabbing, Everything - Regina To Ned Nwoko by uchman(m): 7:37am On Nov 18, 2025
Nukilia:
By the time she starts spiling secrets, then the whole world will know that not all that glitters is gold. Behind the luxurious life displayed by Ned is a behemoth of souls whose blood have been spilled cry
Same with them all politicians
Education › Re: Nigerian Pharmarcy Student Quits Final Year To Japa To Canada by uchman(m): 7:08am On Nov 18, 2025
2mch:
She know say she no go pass well. Make she go start over. Na pass she for graduate with. No harm done.
To leave school show you say she no know book
Education › Re: If I Had To Start My Life All Over Again… Here’s The Truth Nobody Told Me by uchman(m): 7:01am On Nov 18, 2025
AffiliateEase:
If I Had To Start My Life All Over Again… This Is Exactly What I’d Do (Read Slowly)


There are moments in life when you pause and think, “If I could rewind everything… what would I change?”
I’ve had that moment too—more than once.

And honestly, if I had to start again from the very beginning… with no clear direction, no confidence, and nothing but silent prayers keeping me going… here’s exactly how I’d move.


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1. I’d Accept That Starting Over Is Not Failure

This one hits deep.
Sometimes the most painful part of life is pretending you’re okay when you’re not. If I had to begin again, I’d allow myself to admit:
“I don’t have it all figured out… and that’s fine.”
Because accepting reality is the first step to changing it.


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2. I’d Stop Waiting For Perfect Conditions

Life taught me the hard way that perfect timing doesn’t exist.
If I were to reboot my journey, I’d start immediately—confused or not—because clarity often comes AFTER movement, not before.


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3. I’d Choose One Path And Commit To It

No jumping from one idea to another.
No chasing everything at once.
I’d pick something meaningful, something that can grow with me, and I’d stick to it with stubborn consistency.


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4. I’d Show Up Even When I Feel Unprepared

I used to hide my efforts because I didn’t want people to judge me.
But looking back, the real breakthrough started the day I stopped hiding.
If I had to start again, I’d show up boldly—even with shaky hands and imperfect steps.


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5. I’d Be Kinder To Myself Along The Way

I’d stop comparing my journey to people who started long before me.
I’d stop rushing myself into timelines that were never mine.
I’d actually give myself room to grow—slowly, steadily, without shame.


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6. I’d Trust The Process Even When It’s Quiet

This is the part most people ignore.
Growth isn’t loud.
It’s not dramatic.
Sometimes nothing seems to be happening… but something is shifting beneath the surface.
If I had to start again, I’d trust those silent seasons more.
The sixth meeen!
This is where I am right now, trying all my best, thinking I’m doing good, people around also think I’m doing good but I alone, knows nothing much is changing.
Can I still keep waiting for this process?
Romance › Re: Business Or Handwork? by uchman(m): 6:49am On Nov 18, 2025
AngelSlay:
Don’t choose between “handwork” or “business” immediately.

Instead:

Step 1: Learn a simple skill for 3 months

Pick one that doesn’t take long and doesn’t bore you.

Step 2: Use part of the 2m to start a small business connected to the skill

For example:

Learn phone repair → open a small phone/accessory shop.

Learn baking → start supplying snacks to offices and schools.

Learn solar installation → sell small solar gadgets and install for clients.


This way:

You have a skill

And you have a business

And you depend on yourself, not job hunting

You should not rush to spend the 2 million

Before you try anything, sit down with a notebook and answer:

Questions to gain clarity

1. What kind of daily work do I enjoy?
2. Do I prefer indoor or outdoor work?
3. Do I prefer manual or mental work?
4. What skills do people say I’m good at?
5. What business opportunities exist in my area?

I can help you go through these if you want.

You are not a failure — you’re just at a crossroads

Your confusion is temporary. Once you make one clear decision, everything else begins to fall in place.
Wonderful piece bro,
You deserve a follow,
So much sense in few sentences.

Op,
Please follow what he said, the first is even making more sense if the location will be market square.

Don’t touch the whole 2M for this, start with only 500k and leave the rest in your account because there bound to be mistakes in your new found path and you can learn and gamble the business with only 500k.
Business To Business › Re: Northern Foodstuffs (Agro Produce) Cheapest Rates|MaureenHD Global Agro Ltd by uchman(m): 11:40am On Nov 09, 2025
maureensylvia:
Thank you so much for your interest, I truly appreciate it.

I’ve been selling here for almost 5 years, and by God’s grace, I’ve had no issues with buyers. Many people who ordered through this same thread have dropped their feedback, so you can check the comments at your convenience.

My business is registered as a limited company, NAFDAC certified, and I have an export license, just sharing this so you have peace of mind.

We deliver to Lagos (Mile 12, Alaba, Agege, Iddo).
Payment is before delivery, or you can come to Kano for pickup.
That’s so nice,
I have been following you right from the day you started, all the certifications you mentioned, I also congratulated you when you got them, I am also your follower on Facebook “MaureenHDfood” I guess.

I think it’s time to show working and buy from you, how do I pay for just a bag of Long grain rice and let’s start from there?
Business › Re: Is ₦5M Enough For Someone To Start A Business And Get Married? by uchman(m): 7:43am On Nov 05, 2025
This topic made me to realize that Nairaland has a lot of wise and intelligent people.
How does everyone wake up at the same time and became sensible?
Nairaland of old, if a topic like this comes up, a lot of jesters will use it as a playing ground, can I say it’s this Tinubu regime that is making everybody to be wiser?

Well OP,
I feel for you and I also live in China, I can only guild you on what to do with 1M only and not your 5M.
I don’t know where you base but if you are based in Lagos, follow this guideline and fix yourself together.
I want to introduce you into importation, buying and selling but your presence and time is needed even if not much.

Choose a product you love seeing from Electronics, Electrical, automotive, kitchen appliances, furniture, clothings and others

Check for the market where the item of your interest is being sold like electrical and electronics is Alaba international market while auto parts and others maybe Tradefair market.

Go into the market and make friends with mostly starters and boys serving their masters, visit the market frequently to learn the business fundamentals at least 2 months, whom to sell to, the present supplying price because you will be supplying to the store owners and be wary of selling on credit.

Then you can contact anyone in China or probably factories direct and negotiate buying price with them, you can also ask for shipping companies addresses.

My write up don plenty.
Business To Business › Re: Northern Foodstuffs (Agro Produce) Cheapest Rates|MaureenHD Global Agro Ltd by uchman(m): 5:20am On Nov 05, 2025
Can you deliver to Lagos?
How will I pay you?
You can send your details here so that I will send money to you and follow up on your page right here.
If you eventually deliver, I will feedback here too so that anybody that want to do business with you will remove fear
Education › Re: Are Nigerian Parents Spoiling Their Children? by uchman(m): 5:06am On Oct 24, 2025
Dididrumz:
Disciplining kids isn't just about beating.
Tell me what else Nigerian teachers does if not beating?
All you will be hearing is “Daddy my teacher beat me today”
Education › Re: Are Nigerian Parents Spoiling Their Children? by uchman(m): 3:55am On Oct 23, 2025
Jokerman:
Even Lagos state government has implemented it in government schools, that teachers cannot flog or discipline children anymore

They call it bullying
Our Nigerian teachers are also failing in doing what they are supposed to do, the basic activities a teacher is supposed to perform in the classroom before any teaching to build good relationships with the kids, teachers don’t do it.
How do you as a teacher expect to correct a child that’s scared of you?

When I was an ESL teacher teaching kids in Asia before any class, we must need to sing, dance, play, jump, have fun and others but in Nigeria here, a teacher will not have such time reason maybe because of their peanut salaries.
Education › Re: Are Nigerian Parents Spoiling Their Children? by uchman(m): 3:47am On Oct 23, 2025
Mrpojj:
My brother wetin parents dey do now, is so disappointing. You need to see my neighbors children. Its terrible
Stop condemning your neighbor’s children, yours maybe worst, no one sees their faults.
Education › Re: Are Nigerian Parents Spoiling Their Children? by uchman(m): 3:45am On Oct 23, 2025
ednut1:
The current people running Nigeria and living in Nigeria were mostly raised by strict parents. Where did it lead us?
Just the point

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