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Am after some advice please concerning COVID-19 PCR test for travelling to Nigeria.
Can I do the test at Heathrow or do I have to do it 2 days before in a private test centre around my area before heading to the airport?.

Secondly I can’t pay for the COVID-19 repeat test in Nigeria as I no get Nigerian bank card. Hope I no go enter lion mouth for Nigeria ?. I saw somewhere were they said you can pay for the repeat test when you get to Naija ….?

Help please

AirBay:
Inflation 300k is cheap now..lol

With 300k I go go marry another wife for Ijebu

DoubleN:
Is there an advantage of adding another named driver with an international experience aka my wife?
Thanks.

Add your wife on the insurance so both of you can drive the car without fear of breaking the law. Cuz it will cost you more if madam is tempted to drive the car uninsured and get into trouble with the law. …

Also get in mind that you still have to pass the UK driving test both (theory & practicals) before the expiration of your 1yr international drivers license for you to continue driving. If not you will go back to square 1.

DoubleN:
Morning guys,


Experienced advice appreciated. Thanks.

Usually I’d advice people not to buy a car straight away but your case is very different as you’ve got family commitments. Your premium is high am suspecting as a result of your international drivers license.
You just have to pick one of the insurance companies you’ve found because all of them would be of similar price. But try avoid that blackbox if you can because your Naija driving style different from UK.

fabulous2019:
Happy Sunday house, please am in a tight situation, have been searching for house, but the problem is that we get rooms they usually say for one person, but me and my wife are going together, I want to tell them one person but when we get there we stay together for the quarantine, please does it has any implications
Please urgent thanks

It’s best you state that you are a couple because some properties have the landlord living there so there is no way you can do that. Besides you are paying and you should be able to live comfortably.
What city are you guys going to and is it a permanent move or just visiting ?

Raalsalghul:
Do they at least investigate this accusations or accused=guilty?

I can't shake off the feeling that it's more of the latter, but like the bold, prevention is better than cure.

This is not an isolated case my brother. If you go on google you’ll see loads of stories were people have gone to prison for removing condom halfway through the action.. There was even a case were the condom accidentally tear/break during action and the man was jailed.

TheGuyFromHR:
Exactly.
It's settled law in the UK; for those used to smashing their madam anyhow whether she like or she no like, write "R v R, 1991" above your bed in big bold letters so una go remember.

Thank you for this information….

Let the OP tell his friend to start watching YouTube videos (life behind bars/ prison). So he can learn the Uk prison lifestyle… Him name go enter the sex offenders register all bcuz of his “Dickson no respect pussycat”

AirBay:
That he poured in a white girl without her consent and it is termed RAPE

Even if the girl was (BLACK/ BLUE OR GREEN), once he emptied his tank inside without her approval. Na rape….
A married woman can accuse her husband of rape in the UK if he try to wire her without her green light .

DoubleN:
PLease who has GBP to sell for Naira?

I need Naira

kode12:
FG says they are manipulating the market. So they've halted displaying rates to allow FG do their thing.

Nothing we no go see for this Nigeria …

Aboki fx no longer displays exchange rates . Have they chickened out ? …
This federal government no go l
Kill us

Bronzedigger:
so there will be need for drivers license because the job involves moving around right?

My brother without drivers license you can’t be talking of being a plumber/ electrician or builder. Unless na only ur house u want to dey repair yearly

Bluetherapy:
Won't you be picking extra shifts during this shortage period .
How then does one get the experience?

The best route for you should be through college. Most colleges gives you the work experience alongside theory . After which you’ll do some exams and then go back to complete your portfolio (installing not less than 5 boilers). Once portfolio is complete you submit and go back to college to do the exams (practical demonstration) ….
Hope you have driving licence?

omopapa:
Bros Abeg u fit give the steps for
Acquiring the HGV license, internet search is disjointed and not straight forward

Everything you need is on this link.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/trucks/content/driving-a-7-5-tonne-truck-which-licence-is-needed

Look for local HGV driving schools around your area

newbie715:
Thank you, just waiting on the citizenship application now. Hopefully I will hear by the end of the year.

All the best

claremont:
£30,000/year.

I’m not sure where you heading with this but I can tell you that data is inaccurate as of today.
My sister in-laws is training to be a plumber, she earns over £45k and she only works Monday to Friday in London. Her dad (my father-in-law) is a gas and electrician by trade and he earns more than £90k . I only got to know this cuz I saw the tax documents.
As at 2016 HGV (7. Tonne) drivers working for IKEA/DHL were on £35K while those from agencies earned £15/£17 per hour. A class 1 HGV driver would earn more than a 7 tonne HGV driver. Likewise HGV drivers that drive those fuel tankers earn over £50k as at 2016. …

You can’t be a long distance driver for the fun of it. You have to love driving for you to enjoy it…

I only got a HGV license as my plan B in 2016 just in case I didn’t get an engineering job. I don’t use it anymore but at least I have an option.

Anybody that loves driving and can do manual handing should use the opportunity ( shortage of drivers in the UK) to train.

I read in the papers today that HGV drivers now earn more than starting salary of £54k, while plumbers now earn up to 150k annually. So those of you looking for office jobs should go and learn how to drive lorry or learn plumbing/ electrician …. ( Thank me later)

Lexusgs430:
Have you started sending CV's to engineering companies, even if you have to offer your services for free?

How him go take buy Lexus if him work for free ?….

newbie715:
I have never used a lawyer in any of the many applications I have made.

I paid £2389 + 19.20 biometric fees
I have included my document
Note that there will be no IHS fee requirement.

Thank you. Much appreciated

kaylov12:
I beg to differ, any license outside the UK license is INTERNATIONAL. Just like I will say I have international work experience in my field as a Nigerian.
I believe making a special driving license by FRSC is only a means for income generation. My brother moved to UK from Saudi Arabia and used the normal license with no reprimand, why should the normal Nigeria driving license be inferior if there were no ulterior motives?
PS I am using normal license.

Na wa oh….

wiselong:
Let's hope it's not true o

I’m suppose to travel next month. I hope it’s not

I read on the metro today that Nigeria might be going back into Red list countries. I thought it’s worth sharing in case you planing to enter Naija anytime soon

I almost lost my mind and interest in Nairaland cuz of back to back repeat questions in part1…. Where is Lexusgs430

newbie715:
Hi Everyone,
Having searched unsuccessfully for ILR thread, I decided to start one.
Timeline:

I don't think it's necessary to add my list of Pls just list them it’s necessary no vex …mine is coming up at the end January. I’ve already passed Life in the UK test.

The timeline is long oh. 5 months ?. I’ll be so restless…
I’m guessing you didn’t use lawyer ?
Also how much did it cost in total?…

newbie715:
Hi Guys,

I saw some comments earlier, people asking about ILR thread. I recently got my ILR and as I am not aware of an ILR thread, I created one

https://www.nairaland.com/6695679/ilr-application-set-m

Congratulations and weldone for creating this thread.

.

Please who has Naira for sale ?

Bronzedigger:
But hope age won't be a factor that might affect me as I'm in my early 30s
Na me carry this thread enter page 740 oo

Age is not a factor if you are able and willing. I know a guy that was recruited at ages 60 when I started. We did our trainings together.
Provided you can pass the assessments and interview, the jobs is yours.
Only in Nigeria them go use age take limit your potentials

Bronzedigger:
I'm really sorry if I am asking too many unnecessary questions here.. but I just believe I need them to make a good decision... at all gurus in the house...

6. How is it like getting an ENGINEERING job considering the effects of COVID 19 on the economy

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This your questions dey like bomb
The effects of COVID-19 on the engineering job market is relative. While some sectors were shut down during the peak of the pandemic, others were on full steam. But the demand has always been there for engineers throughout the pandemic.
Let me use myself for example. I was still working throughout the peak of COVID-19. And the company I work with has recruited over 3500 engineers nationwide so far since the pandemic. I also have a friend who is a wind turbine engineer and was working through the pandemic. In summary, engineers are as essential as doctors and are always in demand

Bronzedigger:
.. I worked as a plumbing technician assistant before I went for my NYSC .. but I don't even know how to put dat in my cv as the job was like 1week on 3weeks off

Nigerian plumbing is different from plumbing in the Uk. In the UK plumbing is regulated as it also involves you carrying out installations of boilers an and other electrical related installations. You would need some some certification from regulating bodies…… it is a very lucrative trade if you ever want to pursue that line of business…
You should restructure your CV and start applying for jobs few months before the completion of your MSC. Be prepared for lots and lots of rejection emails but be optimistic….Also like someone earlier advice, familiarise yourself with how to answer UK interview questions. (Keep it short and simple but sell yourself as the best)….