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worry359:
Amazon warehouse is 5.5 miles outside Manchester at Wythenshawe.
No direct transport from L/pool. Total distance at least 35 miles each way.
Just being realistic.

Probably plenty of un-skilled jobs in L/pool.

Please what other jobs do you suggest I can go for

justwise:
It's about 45mins traveling time and recruitment agencies do provide transport. Stressful? It's not holiday in Barbados.

Changing $ to £ can be done easily at the post office or your bank

Ok thank you I do appreciate.

Have checked the site and saw two vacancies for Liverpool (lead fulfilment associate and a supervisory position)

mcstar:
Sorry for the too many questions. Did you receive the money in cash or how?

Received it cash

I had the option for it to be credited into a first bank travelling card (or something like that)

justwise:
Ok cool you can try Amazon job, they will be opening a brand new processing centre in Manchester next month and will be doing mass recruitment. Amazon job is pretty easy to get but staying is harder because the job is target oriented but you can do it if you are determined.

Their night shift pays about 8.35- £9.50 per hour for a start and £10 after 3 months. Day shift starts from £7.35 to £8.35 after 3 months.

Recruitment agencies like PMP and Transline are the only two agencies that recruit for them, you may also apply directly through Amazon

Thank you, but liverpool to manchester, wont shutlling between two cites be expensive/stressfull.?

off topic how easy can i change usd to pounds in the uk

justwise:
If you are going for masters I wouldn't advise you to spend money on SIA rather go for other part time jobs that will cost you nothing to start with.

Which city are you going in the UK?

i am headed for liverpool for my Masters.

OlowoB:
@dynamitehinself, Claremont has done justice to all the questions you raised and I could not have said it better but I will add to the issue of PCC I raised in the other thread.

Please note that PCC is only valid for 3 months. If you will not be applying for the security license within 3 months of entering the UK, I will suggest you do not get it cos PCC will cost you nothing less than 10k in Naija.

Also please note that to get an SIA badge (security license in UK) is expensive. You will need to pay for training and exam and also the license itself. This will cost you nothing less than £400. This could be a huge amount for a student just entering the UK and with this forex wahala.

So if you know you cannot pay that amount within 3 months of entering UK, then do not get the PCC in Naija (so that you don't just waste the money in getting it and it expires).

Other jobs for students in UK that I know of do not require PCC.

Let me give you a hint, if you have the money, I will recommend you get the SIA badge. Trust me, security job is one of the best for students in UK. God bless you bro.

good day, i read about this post earlier this year and i justhad to search for it now again.

i have few questions.

Thse SIA badge how easy is it to obtain it assuming someone has the PCC and #400 ? is the training a physical training ? How is the exams like?
and can i get the PCC from any police station in nigeria ?

thanks for your contribution

Dynamitehimself:
With the recent ban on first bank from forex transactions is this still possible? If no, which other bank can we try. Thanks

Try any other bank. i just typed out my experience with first bank.

it dosent cost anything for someone to walk into a bank and ask about pta. first hand info at the bank is still better than anything i can tell you here on this forum.

for everyone that agrees that to change naira at bdc is expensive, please just walk into any bank and ask for pta from the person handling fx transactions (Western union moneygram etc) cos some time the cc are not familiar with the process.

****SIDE NOTE
there are bdc that are licensed by banks, and thier exchange rates is always cheaper than northener.
My advice collect your pta, if the $4000 is not enough ask your bank for the list of there licensed bdcs to change the rest of your fees.

bottom line always ask the official authority/institutions than rely on information on news sites and blogs, all they want is traffic

Whatamidoinghere:
Thanks for the info

Pleasure

soulhighman:
Must I have a Dom account with the bank I wish to use before applying for the PTA?

No.

You would be debited the naira equivalent from your naira account.

Whatamidoinghere:
That's how much in pounds and is that the maximum??

Ogaa I don't know. My account manager advised I go for USD because GBP might not be readily available.

But the max is the equivalent of 4000 USD in any currency.
You can use oanda for conversation from USD to GBP

justwise:
48 hrs is two days so you are not right

Ok boss
No further comments

justwise:
That it possible and you will be given an e-boarding pass which will be scanned at the airport. Few days to your traveling date you will be sent an email to check in online then print your boarding pass or have it on your smartphone.

When you get to the airport the airline will scan that and give you another pass that you will go through the security with

Just tried to check in online
So I was right he couldn't have checked in since his flight is on the 5th

Whatamidoinghere:
How much pounds (maximum) equivalent to Naira

4000 USD per person per quarter

Whatamidoinghere:
Exactly, any answer to this please??

PTA is quite straight forward to get when your documents are complete, mine took Less than a week.

Documents
Copy visa page
Copy data page
Copy flight ticket
Still go with your International passport

I used first bank

Boeing777pilot:
Not exactly correct sir.
You can check in online and have your luggages tagged at the airport with the information from your online check in.

Modified...
It seems you're right

soulhighman:
My flight is on 5th. BTW, as it is now, I think in now confused. But you are opening my eyes more. I'm only sure I have confirmed my seats but I'm not sure if I already did the check in. I know I might sound naive. But my question is, with my load now, even if I've done the check in online already but want to get there very early for physical check in I hope it doesn't affect my flight ticket? Cos I already plan on getting there early, I don't wanna take chances. I don't have money to book another one.
As for PTA , I don't even I know how to go about it. All I need is around 200-300 pounds in cash.
I'm on a full scholarship that covers everything, but the school adviced me to bring that along to sustain me for the first 2-3 weeks it will take me to open an account where my stipends will be deposited.

Ok but I really doubt that you have checked in. I don't think it's possible to do so days before the flight date.

And moreover if you have checked in you would have been given a boarding pass (printed)

But if you want to be sure and without doubt, you can always call Emirates CC to inquire more about it and verify everything

Full scholarship is sweet oh.

Which body is sponsoring you?
Which school/course?? RF

soulhighman:
To the regular travellers on this thread. Mrsdaniels, mrsf, umarwy and co. Pls help out with this question. Its my first time of flying tho. My school where I got the scholarship already booked my ticket and I was told I could either check in online or at the airport.
I decided to check in online (Emirates), so I've selected my seats already. I saw it on my e ticket that I will use my ticket number at the [/b] self check in point at the airport.[b] I want to ask if there are self check in points at the Lagos airport, or It would be best to just cancel my seat online and check in at the airport. I did the online check in so it can be easier when I get there but as it is now, I don't know if that will work.
Thanks

Online check in and choosing one sit on the plane are two different things entirely

Am also flying Emirates and I have chosen by seats on both of the connecting flights ( near window)

And Emirates said it clearly on their site that online check in is only for those without luggages (with only hand luggage)

So advice you follow the flight itinerary and stick to the time given to you on your ticket

Btw when's your flight? Have you applied/gotten your PTA??

***Late reply***

chuksbenin:
So if I book my appointment 15 working days after my application date, that means my visa will come out on my interview date according to Justwise. Lol.

Mr chuks, please try to show some form of respect and reasoning.
If you book appointment two weeks after you apply online
are you submitting your paper application online or on your appointment date.
I also believe an application is not complete without biometrics. Did you do your biometrics in cafe??

fizzile:
Bad news: Naira Crosses 400/$ Mark At Parallel Market After FX Ban On 9 Banks. Just saw this on the frontpage here on NL. This is what you get when you vote a dullard and an unserious fellow into power. Am shocked the CBN Governor is still on that sit. God help us

The banks were not banned out of the blue, it's a penalty for keeping state funds instead of to deposit into TSA

Let's be fair and not blame everything on the government

**sorry for derailing

fizzile:
Please I have to warn that soon people will start emerging all in the name of being agents or have worked in so so and so. For the newbies and those processing admissions for September, please be very careful. Have noticed one today who just registered on nairaland today with an attractive username and there's every possibility that some might run to he or she for tips on how to go about the various stages of the process and end up as victims just as many have in different fora.
My advice: We have gurus here who are ever-willing to give you whatever info you need. Just put ur question and you will surely get responses. Avoid agents, I beg you. Avoid all sort of juicey usernames.
Just my take.

Yeah great advice, and everyone is welcome to read from the first page of part one until date. By doing that you'll get all the info you need to get and know who the real bosses are.

amh10:
Hi everyone,
I made a recent payment for the balance of my tuition and accommodation and I just submitted my tier 4 online visa application before receiving an updated CAS in anticipation that it will be updated before my appointment, only to realise it may have been the wrong way to go about it. I have not yet submitted my application in person as my appointment is in a few days. So what do you suggest I do? Should I print out the the updated CAS and attach to my application when receive it or should I cancel my application and start afresh? What should I do? Your advice will be appreciated, I'm freaking out at the moment. Thanks in advance

Bros your CAS will be updated but if you don't have a copy before the interview you should simply go with the transfer teletext to show the payment( and if possible the statement of account used to pay =not necessary). I think that should suffice.

On another note in your application did you put as evidence of payment??

spikesC:
Stop giving advice on what you have no clue on.
Currency exchange has a bid and ask rate which is basically the rate you buy the currency you need or sell the currency you have . Rates are more accurate in 8 decimal places, Google currency converter just rounds it up for you to remove confusion.

Most people actually advised to keep the Naira to the left and Pound to the right which I really don't understand the F' confusion as oanda has already labelled the inputs. You know you HAVE Naira to show the visa officer so why are people being so dull

Ogaa spikiec welcome back from retirement. Hope you are good.

Please pardon the ignorance it's just that people are afraid they don't even trust what they understand anymore. And rely on other

fizzile:
Which kind badluck be this? Got this here on nairaland that some banks have been barred from all foreign exchange transactions. :

Determined not to tolerate any further breach of extant financial regulations, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has barred nine banks from all foreign exchange transactions.
The banks, THISDAY exclusively gathered this afternoon, were barred for failing to remit the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) dollar funds to the federal government’s Treasury Single Account domiciled in the CBN as directed by the presidency last year.
The banks, whose suspension would remain in force until they remit all the funds to the TSA are:

United Bank for Africa (UBA) $530m;
First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) $469m;
Diamond Bank Plc ($287m);
Sterling Bank Plc ($269m);
Sky Bank Plc ($221m);
Fidelity Bank ($209m);
Keystone Bank ($139);
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) $125m; and Heritage Bank ($85m).

The CBN sources told THISDAY that further disciplinary actions awaited the erring banks after remitting the funds in full to the government’s coffers.

http://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/08/23/no-nonsense-cbn-bars-eight-banks-from-all-forex-transactions-for-concealing-2-125bn-nnpc-funds/

Please how do people who bank with these banks be able to pay tuition through Form A or be able to get PTA or make money transfers?

Two out of the four banks I operate are affected, it's ok time to open more account

BarryJones:
Thanks
Please can I also pay my Tuition using First Bank Form A.?
I was planning to use Diamond Bank, but someone on this forum discouraged me, saying Diamond hasen't approved any Form A since August 4th.
Please how long will it take with First Bank? & whats the current rate.

Actually I asked the lady in charge of form A. And what she said was that it's not on now. But the window opens at random ( when dey like) so that sometimes open for just 30min.
But you can still go to the bank and ask for yourself you might be lucky

BarryJones:
Pls what bank did you use and how long did it take you to get it?

First bank. I think I applied last week Tuesday or Wednesday

soulhighman:
Thanks. I got my decision email later today though.
But I am a bit afraid as there is a line in my email that says "If anyone contacts you advising that your application is still under consideration or that they can influence the outcome of your application in any way, they cannot - please report any such approach to VisaSheffield@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk."
Pls is it like that for everyone?
Cc: umarwy
Yommyselmer
Barryjones

Go and collect your visa. It's like that for everyone. There just advising you against 419.

Nigerian money has turned out to be tissue paper.


***Update collected my PTA today cash, and deposited into my dorm account ( $1=n352)

Osyabj:
President to meet Saraki, Dogara

Bill to rescue economy ready

President Muhammadu Buhari will be seeking emergency powers from the National Assembly to push his planned stimulus for the economy.

The objectives of the action-plan on the economy, which is in recession, include shoring up the value of the naira, creation of more jobs, boosting of foreign reserves, reviving the manufacturing sector and improving power.

Government sources said the decision to seek emergency powers for the President was based on a proposal from the economic team headed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. The team reviewed the various policies so far introduced and how they have affected the economy.

The economic team, it was learnt, gauged the mood of the polity and decided that unless there is an urgency which some of the extant laws will not permit, “the recession may be longer than expected and Nigerians will not get the desired respite, which is the goal of this government”.

An executive bill titled: “Emergency Economic Stabilisation Bill 2016” is to be presented to the National Assembly when the Senate and the House of Representatives resume from vacation on September 12.

In the bill, the executive will be asking for the President to be given sweeping powers to set aside some extant laws and use executive orders to roll out an economic recovery package within the next one year.

Buhari will be seeking powers to:

abridge the procurement process to support stimulus spending on critical sectors of the economy;
make orders to favour local contractors/suppliers in contract awards;
abridge the process of sale or lease of government assets to generate revenue;
allow virement of budgetary allocation to projects that are urgent, without going back to the National Assembly.
amend certain laws, such as the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Act, so that states that cannot
access their cash trapped in the accounts of the commission because they cannot meet the counterpart funding,
can do so; and
to embark on radical reforms in visa issuance at Nigeria’s consular offices and on arrival in the country and to
compel some agencies of government like the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), the National Agency for Foods
Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and others to improve on their turn around operation time for the benefit of
business.
The extant law on procurement does not allow contract award earlier than six months after decision. Part of this is a mandatory advertisement of the contract for six weeks. The economic team has found this to be unacceptable, given our present circumstance.

Although the president has the power to order the sale or lease of any government asset to raise cash, “the procedure is cumbersome and long”. The draft bill is meant to ease the process. The government source said about nine government assets may be leased or sold to generate around $50billion to shore up the nation’s foreign reserves and the value of the naira against the United States dollar.

The source said: “Nigeria may be broke at the moment but we are not a poor country, given our assets and capability.” About N58 billion is trapped in UBEC’s coffers because the states cannot access it as a result of the key condition, which is the payment of 50 per cent counterpart funding. The government is seeking an amendment to the law so that states will pay only 10 per cent as counterpart funding.

The objective is that state governments will have access to cash to develop education. This will facilitate creation of jobs since contracts will be awarded for the projects.

As for contract awards, the government, by the provisions of the law, cannot mobilise contractors with more than 15 per cent of contract sum. This is considered to be undesirable by the economic team given the pace the government wants to move in turning the economy around and in the provision of critical infrastructure. The bill will seek to allow the government to mobilise contractors with 50 per cent of contract sum.

The move to get government agencies to fast tract their operations is to enable foreign investors to come into the country without the current bottlenecks. Consular offices will now be expected to make visas available within 48 hours and visitors, especially tourists who intend to pick up visas at the entry point, will be able to do so. Time wasting at the airport with duplication of agencies screening incoming passengers is to be eliminated. Those leaving the country should go without hassle.

For the power sector, the government plans to truck gas from source to the power plants to enable them get what they need for generation. A government source said: “This may be more expensive but it is a price to be paid for Nigerians’ comfort”.

It was learnt that President Buhari will engage the leadership of the National Assembly before their resumption to solicit support for the bill’s quick passage.


http://thenationonlineng.net/buhari-seeks-emergency-powers-tackle-economy/

Most of these are feasible and seems reasonable.

but the one i strongly disagree with is trucking gas from source to power plant, because if we start that we cannot stop it again. cabal will hijack transportation of gas and wont want to stop

Whatamidoinghere:
What's the maximum amount if it's in GBP?

Equivalent of 4000 USD in GBP

Nokia x2 screen how much

cuteemperor:
Are u saying u would withdraw the money from you bank in dollars, travel to the UK with the dollars and convert to pounds over there. Pls what is the exchange rate from Dollar to pounds in the UK.

Don't know about the exchange rate I Uk. I might probably change it in Nigeria with aboki.

Am sure that it's possible to change it over there I have to contact gurus for the exchange rate and procedures

I opted for USD because my bank didn't have GBP available.

fizzile:
cc: umarwy... Are you for real? So have you been able to get the cash? The 352 charged, i guess its for a dollar, right? Wow...thats cool. U don collect d money?

I was charged 352+ for USD.

Will be going for the cash tomorrow. In sha Allah

fizzile:
Its difficult to get these days and it takes a long time though and many banks insist ur ticket must be a two way ticket

Your comment might contain a bit of truth because I and my dad applied for PTA on Monday and he received alert yesterday but am yet to receive mine. He has s return ticket while mine is one way. I will update when I talk to our account officer.

*******************modified***************"

Just got my alert for the PTA charged 352.815

applied on Monday
Documents submitted

PTA form, copy of data page, copy of visa page, copy of one way ticket to Heathrow
Applied in first bank Ilorin.

Whatamidoinghere:
Hmm
So, we can only change the maintenance fee from those mallams? No any other place

Go to your bank with a copy of visa and air ticket and ask for PTA personal travel allowance. The maximum you can collect is 4000 USD or equivalent per quarter. Better rates than BDC or mallam